How do I handle this without being a jerk?

I’m in a therapy group. I like the people there except that they can ramble on about things that aren’t therapeutic or relevant. Even the group therapist joins in with them. I get bored and impatient because we’re all paying for the therapy but they’re constantly digressing.

When this happens, how can I get our group back on track without sounding like a jerk or a control freak?

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Fernie · F

Wanting people to process their stuff the way YOU think they should is pretty controlling. Back on who's track? Let people process the way they need to. Maybe a group situation isn't right for you or you might need to be more assertive to get your needs met there.

SinlessOnslaught · M

@Fernie We’re all there for a specific topic (which I won’t disclose here). Talking about bus routes and going to Fricker’s isn’t therapeutic to anyone.

Fernie · F

@SinlessOnslaught then the therapist/facilitator doesn't have control of the group...that is the person to say all this to.