S.H. Foulkes

S.H. Foulkes was a pioneering psychiatrist and psychotherapist known for developing group analytic psychotherapy, a method that uses group settings to explore individual conflicts and foster insight through social interaction. He believed that aspects of our personality are shaped by our relationships and that group environments can facilitate healing by providing a safe space to express feelings, gain perspectives, and understand interpersonal patterns. Foulkes' approach emphasizes the importance of the group's dynamic in promoting emotional growth and self-awareness, making therapy both a personal and collective experience.