Episode 22 | Anger Management Groups
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- What “mandated” group treatment means to different members
- The role of shame in anger expression and management in groups
- Why anger is not a “bad” emotion and how group members benefit from exploring this together
To learn more about Alisa Kamis-Brinda, visit www.SerenitySolutionsTherapy.com
Episode 21 | Art Therapy Supervision Groups
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- How to create a “space that you can take with you” using art in supervision
- The importance of being willing to be uncomfortable in diverse groups
- Why art is a valuable tool in the new therapist journey
To learn more about Stephanie Saklad, visit www.instagram.com/art_therapy_pros/
Episode 20 | Resetting After Sexual Trauma
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- Why your group clients actually don’t need to trust you just because you’re the therapist
- The benefits of a short-term group in normalizing a traumatic experience for participants
- A process for going beyond the “trigger warning” and helping clients feel into their bodies, trust their own experience and have permission to say “no”
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Claire Horner, visit www.atlantashrink.com
Episode 19 | Free Monthly Parent Workshops: Add Value & Get Clients
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- The format and structure of our free monthly parent workshop
- How you can add a ton of value to new clients and to your community in as little as 90 minutes a month
- The importance of connection amongst your community and why less information and more discussion is actually more valuable than over-preparing
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- Alan Fruzetti
- Consulting with Team Group Guru ~ email [email protected]
To learn more about Katie K. May, visit www.becomeagroupguru.com
Episode 18 | Child-Centered Play Groups for Kids
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- Why kids having a space that supports who they are and not who they are “supposed” to be is important, and how “masking’ can inhibit group connections
- How to design a space that creates child-centered connection and what Michelle includes in her play therapy group room
- The structure, lack of structure and methods to include or not include parents in the process
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- Dr. Ross Greene
- Lisa Dion, Synergetic Play Therapy
- Social Thinking ILAUGH curriculum by Michelle Garcia Winner
To learn more about Michelle Tolison, visit www.dandelionfamilycounseling.com
Episode 17 | Groups for Trans Kids and Their Parents
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- Why it’s important to allow for self agency and readiness in when parents of trans kids join in the group process
- The power of connection and creating safe containers for trans kids and parents to truly process challenges and support each other
- Why lived experience as a group leader is an important factor to consider when supporting the trans community
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Abbie Rolf, visit www.HealingVillageTherapy.com
Episode 16 | Group Supervision Success
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- How to create a safe container for connection to combat new therapist imposter syndrome
- Why it’s important to consider a strengths-based supervision approach in groups
- Why being a good therapist is simply not enough to become a good supervisor in the group supervision process
To learn more about Jamica Cropper-Pam, visit www.cultivatinggrowthcounseling.com
Episode 15 | Wise Girls Workshops
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- Why it’s important to listen to your clients’ needs and create the group they crave
- How to empower group members to connect in the room, even online
- The importance of support and programming for all ages and stages you serve
To learn more about Sierra Dator, visit www.sierradator.com and www.wisegirlworkshops.com.
Episode 14 | Healing Trauma in Groups with EMDR
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- How DBT Skills and EMDR Resourcing creating a powerful group for preparing to process trauma
- Why the “here and now” is as important as the “then and there” when working on trauma
- The power of groups as big as 40 when working a collective trauma using EMDR
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Maggie Robbins, visit www.emdrschool.com and www.maggierobbins.net
Episode 13 | Creative Tween Groups
The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.
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In this episode we cover:
- How to include hands on crafts in an online group
- Structured ways to provide support for topics, themes and tween feedback requests
- The start to finish structure of online tween groups
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Courtney Salazar, visit www.courtneythecounselor.com