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
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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
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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
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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
Episode 12 | The Birds and Bees and Everything in Between, a Group for Teens
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 it means to create a “Brave Space” for teens when it comes to talking about identity, sexuality and equity
- Why sexuality and sexual health is a human rights issue and how to approach this in the therapy group room
- Important considerations for how to include, and not include, parents in the process of this taboo topic group
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Lena McCain, visit www.interfaithbridge.com
Episode 11 | Groups for Adult Children of Narcissists
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In this episode we cover:
- How to screen for members that are able to contain, contribute and create a safe space for each other, even when topics are taboo
- The importance of understanding the unique dynamics of narcissistic family patterns in order to work with this population
- How to guide group members while also stepping out to the way of the work they are doing to support each other in the group process.
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Alisa Stamps, visit www.alisastamps.com
Episode 10 | Goal-Oriented Groups for Women of Color
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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:
- The power of uninterrupted sharing for women of color and the encouragement to take up space
- The importance of screening for fit to create synergy and safety in the room
- How to develop a group that supports your mission and goals, even if you’re unsure of what it’s “supposed to” look like
To learn more about Ulash Dunlap, visit www.ulashdunlap.com
Episode 09 | Interpersonal Process Groups
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In this episode we cover:
- How to show up confidently in the “here and now” of a process group
- Why an interpersonal group has a “container” instead of a formal structure
- What to do when your group members struggle with patterns and interactions and how to support them in the group process
Tools & Resources Referenced:
To learn more about Carrie Haynes, visit www.artofgroups.com