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

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Summary 

Shannon Heers, who runs a grief group, joins Katie to discuss the power of normalizing and validating grief. They talk about the emotional toll of facilitating a grief group, what it’s like to be in a grief group, and some great tips for therapists who want to run grief groups of their own. 

Shannon Heers is the founder of Catalyss Consulting and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. 

Timestamps

[00:00] Who is Shannon Heers (Grief Groups)?

[05:05] How Shannon Heers started a grief group (and how it works). 

[08:02] The lonely feeling that grief groups normalize and validate.

[09:15] How is loss defined in this grief group? 

[11:12] What the experience inside a grief group is like. 

[13:52] How it feels to facilitate a grief group. 

[15:23] What makes people...

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...

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

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Summary 

Patrick Monette, who runs a couple’s therapy group, joins Katie to discuss how he makes couple’s therapy as versatile as possible in his group - even though it is fully remote! They talk about how he manages group communication on zoom, what most relationships suffer from, and what every therapist needs to learn about themselves before running a couple’s therapy group. 

Patrick Monette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual, group, and couple’s therapy. 

Timestamps

[00:00] Who is Patrick Monette (Hold Me Tight Group)? 

[05:12] Why Patrick runs his couple’s retreat on zoom with the microphones OFF!

[09:38] How you can run a group therapy retreat on zoom. 

[13:11] Has there been a rise in the number of couples who need support...

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...

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 connection and community are essential tools in the group space
• How to sit with discomfort and grief in a gathering space, without having to be the expert
• Group interventions to use on zoom to build rapport and group cohesion

Tools & Resources Referenced:

• The Art of Group Facilitation Using Zoom

To learn more about Chris Smith, visit www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/chris-smith-south-pasadena-ca/8078

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:

• 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 

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/

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:

• Because of What Happened Card Deck 
• Reset Trauma Unstuck on Instagram 

To learn more about Claire Horner, visit www.atlantashrink.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