Possible group weaknesses

It may be difficult to maintain confidentiality within a group.
Some individuals do not like being in a group situation and they may not wish to express problems or share ideas with others in a group setting. Such people may become disruptive or withdraw.
Individuals may resent the pressure to conform to the group’s norms.
Group labels can lead to stigmatisation and to overcome this, some groups are renamed e.g. renaming the ‘Alcoholics Support Group’, to ‘The Cafe Society’, may change outsiders’ perceptions of the group. Whilst the new name may be less socially stigmatised, such anonymity can lead to outsiders not knowing the group’s role.
Organising a group needs resources, accommodation, time and on-going commitment.