Bridging the Gender Gap: Men and Women in Group

Modern group is a powerful setting where emotional communication creates bonds while respecting differences. Gender patterns and an understanding of their implications in the therapy room can offer group members new means of identification, individuation, and a more intimate and maturational way of connecting. This article explores the impact of gender on group process, using case vignettes to illustrate some of the technical and emotional challenges that working with gender issues present for the group leader.