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Definition of Encounter group
1. Noun. A meeting of people to develop mutual understanding by freely expressing emotions.
Generic synonyms: Psychotherapy Group
Medical Definition of Encounter group
1. A form of psychological sensitivity training that emphasizes the experiencing of individual relationships within the group and minimises intellectual and didactic input; the group focuses on the present rather than concerning itself with the past or outside problems of its members. See: sensitivity training group. (05 Mar 2000)