“My name is Adam, and I’m a football fanatic”). Ask a volunteer to start the icebreaker by stating their name and a fact about themselves (i.e. Groups can be tense & emotionally draining, especially if you’re talking about topics like depression, trauma, addiction, etc… so it’s okay to have fun once in a while and incorporate an icebreaker activity! Here is a list of 6 fun & easy-to-implement group therapy icebreakers that work for all ages:Īsk group members to stand in the middle of the room. Plus, it sets the mood for the rest of group! Icebreakers are also fun- when group members are laughing and having a good time, they feel more comfortable. They are especially helpful when you have new group members because they can increase group cohesion & camaraderie, and they help group members get to know each other better.
Icebreakers are often a great way to start off group.
