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Im needing some advice regarding an incident that happened recently during a group therapy session and how/where, or even if, I should broach it. Sorry if I ramble a little but im trying to include all relevant info/context.
I attended a group therapy class facilitated by two psychologists, as well as individual therapy with my psychologist. The group and private sessions are via two separate business' and are independent of each other, it just so happens that my private psychologist is one of the facilitators of the group therapy. This is whats causing my dilemma, as im unsure if I should keep group issues within the group, or if its ok to discuss it during individual therapy. im also second guessing myself in regards to if it is something thhat needs to be addressed or if im turning it into a huge thing but...well theres a reason im going to these things, I guess, and I really need some advice/reassurance.
In a recent group session (DBT) we were discussing distress tolerance, in particular pros and cons of acting on our unhealthy coping behaviours. This is shared with the group, which can be quite distressing. My issue is SH, with one form being I push myself at the gym until I have dislocations - i have a CTD that results in "easy" joint dislocations. As I was speaking another group member laughingly said they wished their problem was going to the gym. At the time I just brushed it off but its really been eating at me, resulting in nightmares, flashbacks, thoughts of SH in multiple forms, that my MH issues are invalid, etc. While the facilitators did pull this person up regarding not being respectful to myself and the group as a whole, I don't believe they heard exactly what was said.
I think i need to discuss this, as its not the first time this person has been disruptive/disrespectful to myself or other group members, but also because its really put me in a bad headspace where im worried I'll do more than jusr cause a few dislocations to myself. My issue is do I keep this within the group and speak to one or both facilitators, or would it be appropriate to discuss during a private session given its impact on me.
Any suggestions on what i should do, support or just reassurance that this is a valid problem (if it is) would be greatly appreciated as im sending myself into a spiral with this.
I should add that another member reached out to me later that night to see if i was ok, as i was quite upset purely from what I was admitting to (thats not the right wording but im hoping youll understand what im meaning), and they made a comment regarding the other person's behaviour and them being out of line.