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

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Summary

Groups for teens are not enough. Teens need to be part of a holistically validating environment. When teens go through rigorous group therapy but their caregivers are excluded from the healing journey, there is a disconnect. Healing is slower, rockier, and more painful. Having parent support groups reduces the friction for teens and their families. What I’m saying is, that when parents are informed, invested, and involved, you’ll stop receiving really long emails from parents asking you why therapy hasn’t worked yet.
In this episode, I walk you through why you want to have parent support groups, how to run these support groups, and even give you an opportunity to swipe my entire parent support group curriculum.

Timestamps
[00:31] Episode overview: group for parents of teens who self harm...

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

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Summary 

Today, Katie discusses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) graduate groups with Kerrie Toole and Stefanie Sugar. Graduate groups give participants more autonomy and a louder voice than a DBT skills group. They are principle-based treatments rather than a fully structured step-by-step program. Tune in to learn what a graduate group is, how experienced you have to be to run one, how to inaugurate your very first group session, and the logistics you would need to take care of. 

Kerrie Toole, LICSW is the Director of Castlebrook Counseling Services. She specializes in DBT with adolescents and adults.

Stefanie Sugar, Psy.D. is the Director of Behavioral Psych Studio. She specializes in providing CBT and DBT to adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

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[00:00] Who are Kerrie...

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

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Summary 

Susan Betalleluz joins Katie to share her experience running DBT multifamily groups with parents and their teens. They discuss the importance of securing their clients’ commitment to applying what they are learning during DBT, why multifamily groups can be eye opening for parents, and how to ease client anxiety about committing to such a comprehensive program. 

Susan Betalleluz is the founder and clinical director of The Harmony Center for Change. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has completed her Intensive DBT Training.

Timestamps

[00:00] Who is Susan Betalleluz (The Harmony Center)? 

[04:44] What is a multifamily group?

[05:54] Who is a multifamily group ideal for?  

[06:45] The commitment process of DBT groups (the uniqueness of DBT groups). 

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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 training teams creates a ripple effect of impact on more clients on a massive scale
• The importance of adherence to the DBT model to decrease burnout and increase confidence in new therapists
• Why it’s important to get started, iterate and improve rather than wait for the perfect moment for your group to start

Tools & Resources Referenced:

• The DBT Starter Pack:  The First Step to Becoming A DBT Clinician Comprehensive Training in The Core Competencies of DBT 
• FREE training for therapists to Decrease Burnout, July 21st 9 am EST 

To learn more about Shaelene Kite, visit www.dbtofsouthjersey.com

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

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In this episode we cover:

• What the inclusion and exclusion criteria are for Teen DBT groups and why every teen is not appropriate for a group
• How to engage teens online, keep them focused and what to say and do to address distracted and disruptive teens in the online space
• The ninja-like skill for increasing homework compliance, even when it feels like pulling teeth

Tools & Resources Referenced:

• Jamboard
• The DBT Cookbook by Samantha Rock and Emma Werner. Grab your copy here!  ONLY available through Monday, November 29th at 11:59 pm eastern. 

To learn more about Emma Werner, visit www.creativehealingphilly.com/emmawerner