I have facilitated a popular NAMI support group for 16 months. I do not allow anyone to "monopolize" group time. Any talented facilitator needs to be absolutely sure that every single group member has a chance to speak by gently, but firmly, telling the "talker" that we need to give everyone a chance to speak, so we need to move on. Each member should feel included and validated.

Please do speak with your therapist about the experience you had.