The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.

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Summary 

Dr. Tara Sanderson joins Katie to discuss how she empowers interns to be skilled therapists who run great groups in her private practice. During the episode they discuss how to transfer your wisdom to interns in your private practice, how to create meaningful learning experiences for them, and why teaching interns with the end in mind is so powerful. 

Dr. Tara Sanderson is a licensed psychologist and MBA. She is a supervisor and group practice owner. She teaches courses on how to start a private practice and how to have interns in your practice. 

Timestamps

[00:00] Who is Dr. Tara Sanderson?

[01:26] Why does Dr. Tara focus on supporting interns in her private practice?

[04:08] How to hire associates who are receptive to training interns OR How to make sure your private practice interns...

The Group Work Podcast. Find out what happens in the space where group therapy takes place.

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Summary 

Jen Moyer, who runs a SPACE group, joins Katie to discuss how to support parents who have teenagers that suffer from anxiety. For these parents, life is probably tighter and more complicated than it needs to be. They may be overprotective and exert too much effort trying to support their teens. Jen and Katie discuss how parents can live more abundant and peaceful lives by finding new ways to support their anxious children.

As therapists, we have resources in our toolboxes to support parents whose kids struggle with anxiety. The SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) program is one of these useful resources. 

Jen Moyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is certified in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at...

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In this episode we cover:

• How to engage anxious tweens so they warm up and engage in meaningful ways
• Why engaging parents in the process has been one of Sara’s greatest tools for lasting treatment that works.
• The importance of assessment in ensuring your group flows well and the multi-step process Sara uses to find the right fit for group

Tools & Resources Referenced:

• Google Jamboard

To learn more about Sara Schreiber, visit www.childfamilyinstitute.com