Episode 25 | SPACE Group: Help Parents Out of the Black Hole of Teen Anxiety
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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...
Episode 24 | Safe Spaces for Black 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:
- 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:
To learn more about Chris Smith, visit www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/chris-smith-south-pasadena-ca/8078
Episode 13 | Creative Tween Groups
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 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 08 | Teen Talk Groups Online
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In this episode we cover:
- How to ensure teen clients are ready for a process-based group
- The secret to turning any worksheet into an interactive group activity
- The truth vs. the norm in therapists teaching social skills
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- Google Jamboard
- The DBT Cookbook
- Creative Coping Skills for Teens and Tweens: Activities for Self-Care and Emotional Support Including Art, Yoga and Mindfulness by Bonnie Thomas
- Simply Sandplay
To learn more about Samantha Rock, visit www.creativehealingphilly.com/samantharock
Episode 04 | Leaning into Social Discomfort in Groups
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In this episode we cover:
- The structure of exposure-based groups for teens with social anxiety
- How the online space creates opportunities for exposure and connection that move beyond the organic unfolding of social conversation
- Why it’s ultra important to understand the shame response of clients with social anxiety and how to normalize this as part of the growth process
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- Picker Wheel
- The Rejection Card Game
- My Year with Eleanor by Noelle Hancock
To learn more about Jen Moyer, visit www.creativehealingphilly.com/jenmoyer
Episode 03 | Creating an Accessible and Affirming Online Teen LGBTQ Group
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In this episode we cover:
- The pros and cons of online groups in creating safe and affirming connections for teens in the LGBTQ community
- The structure and topics of groups that create resilience for teens who are exploring their identity
- Why holding space is a powerful intervention for teens who need connection and support that they may not receive anywhere else
Tools & Resources Referenced:
- The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook by Annaliese A. Singh
To learn more about Hannah Heffner, visit www.creativehealingphilly.com/hannahheffner
Episode 02 | Teen DBT Groups in Action
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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