English Dictionary

encounter group

名詞

古風

(dated, psychotherapy) A gathering of people who intentionally meet and interact so that each member may improve his or her ability both to express feelings and to react with appropriate sensitivity to the feelings of others.

日本語の意味

（旧式のサイコセラピー用語）各メンバーが自らの感情表現と、他者の感情への適切な反応を高めるために、意図的に集まって交流する人々の集団

After weeks of guarded conversation, the encounter group finally allowed members to speak openly about their fears.

何週間ものよそよそしい会話の後、その感情交流グループではついにメンバーが自分の不安を率直に話せるようになった。

意味（1）

(dated, psychotherapy) A gathering of people who intentionally meet and interact so that each member may improve his or her ability both to express feelings and to react with appropriate sensitivity to the feelings of others.

The encounter group would meet either before or after regular school hours. . . . The group would thrash out the problem of racial hostility, and any relevant problems.

encounter groups （ plural ）