Episode 27 | Team Consult for Connection & Collaboration in Group Practices

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

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Summary 

The Team Consultation is for all therapists who work at Creative Healing. It is a non-negotiable part of our practice. 

Our work is hard, so why do it alone?

Empathy. Learning. Community. These are only some of the values of our time together in the Consult group. 

Tune in to the episode to learn how we can make the most of our weekly meetups.

Timestamps

[00:00] Who am I: Katie May (The Group Guru)?

[00:54] What therapists can learn from the Team Consult Group? 

[02:00] How MY teenage experience led me to be the therapist I am today. 

[03:55] Who is the Team Group Consult for and how often are the meetings? 

[04:50] The structure of our meetings (and why they’re mandatory). 

[14:10] How to share feedback during our meetings (best practices to create a safe space). 

[19:30] The challenges of running the Team Consult Group. 

[20:54] What you should consider if you want to start your own team consultation group. 

4 Key Takeaways 

1. Meetings are weekly at noon every Thursday and will take place on zoom.
2. It is our culture to collaborate and gain insights from each other.  
3. Our feedback rounds always start with positive reinforcement. It’s really hard to be vulnerable and positive reinforcement helps create a safe space. Let’s celebrate vulnerability with positive reinforcement!
4. If you want to start your own team consult group keep in mind that people will probably resist it at first. That being said, it will end up paying off because team consult groups are a great way to get everyone on the same page and create harmony, trust, and friendship at work. 

Tools & Resources

Join the Fill Your Group FAST Workshop!