The nurse is serving as the co-leader of a psychotherapeutic group. The nurse and the group leader are discussing how the therapy sessions may help reveal some of the members' distortions related to how they handle interpersonal relationships. What is the purpose of revealing distortions in interpersonal relationships during group psychotherapy?

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1. The purpose of revealing distortions in group therapy is to examine and resolve issues surrounding interpersonal relationships. This allows members to develop distortion-free, gratifying interpersonal relationships. The goal of group therapy is not to stifle emotions. A result of examining and resolving issues may be to effectively process and handle emotions; however, the purpose of revealing distortions in interpersonal relationships is to examine and resolve issues, not process, handle, or examine emotions.

The Nurse Is Serving as the Co-Leader of a Psychotherapeutic