In this episode, Carrie reflects on this fall’s Circle Facilitator’s Retreats. She’ll cover: And much more… Visit the Arts of Groups Website to learn more: www.artofgroups.com. Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes Production: Hayley Lewis
In this episode, host Carrie Haynes interviews Shannon Heers, a group practice owner, experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. Shannon is also the owner of CatalYss Counseling, a group practice located in Colorado. She is passionate about burnout prevention in the counseling field and has a wealth of experience in facilitating … Read more
Introduction to the Episode In this episode, Carrie Haynes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Gibran Rivera about the “We Space” – a concept that highlights the transformational potential of group dynamics and collective consciousness. Gibran, an experienced facilitator, coach, and guide, shares his insights on how group interactions can bring about personal growth, healing, … Read more
Welcome to the Art of Groups podcast, where you’ll learn to create, promote, and facilitate transformational groups. In this episode, host Carrie Haynes, a licensed professional counselor and group facilitator, sits down with Dori Lewis, a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor, to discuss the power of psychedelics and group work in the … Read more
I am a huge believer in the power of group work. I have spent years and years facilitating groups and learning all that I can about creating spaces where people can experience deep connection and transformation. In the fall of 2018, I had the opportunity to attend a magical training with Jalaja Bonheim, PhD, the … Read more
As a psychotherapist in private practice, I spend my days talking to people about the most intimate aspects of their lives. In our initial meeting. I will often ask new clients about their religious or spiritual lives. Many answer that they no longer participate in organized religion but do consider themselves spiritual and believe in … Read more
There is a dangerous myth in the healing/therapy world. It goes like this…“all you need to know is how to ‘hold space’ and you can facilitate an amazing group.” Let’s start by defining what “holding space” means. Holding space is the practice of being with someone without judgment. To just be there with your full heart … Read more
Group therapy has been given the short end of the stick by graduate programs and agencies across the country. It is perplexing because group therapy has been shown in numerous studies to be as effective or more effective than individual therapy, more cost-effective for clients and quite lucrative for clinicians and agencies. Despite these benefits, … Read more
#1: Clients will be coerced to share more than they are comfortable with quickly There is a common myth that clients will have to disclose their deep, dark secrets in the first session. In well-facilitated groups, clients are actually discouraged from sharing too much too quickly. In healthy relationships, boundaries are essential. Since group work … Read more
