Process difficult thoughts and feelings; Catharsis process: providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, Connectiveness: Social interaction and social support; interacting in positive helpful ways, Universality: reducing isolation, Instilling hope through a supportive group; sharing experiences and problem solving, Encourage new ways of seeing, Gain purpose and meaning, Self awareness and the ability to be reflective, Altruism: giving help as well as receiving it, Reduce overwhelm and stress, Promote goal setting and creativity, Access transpersonal resources: realise strengths and values .
Have fun and learn techniques through exploration.