You want to run a group program? One common question from my participants is: "What skills do I need to learn in order to facilitate a group really well?"

I've got someone here on the pod to share her unique process of leading large groups in an expansive, liberated and trauma informed way.

Introducing Tracy Gantlin-Monroy.

Tracy Gantlin Monroy is a licensed professional counselor and resident therapist at Grace Community Counseling & Social Services in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a brain-wise, body therapist passionate about trauma healing. Tracy is the first Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world having been mentored by Dr. David Grand, founder & Developer of Brainspotting. Tracy also runs healing retreats for Black women.

Her attendees call Tracy engaging, loving and caring, and they talk about feeling safe in her groups even when they don't USUALLY feel safe in groups.

You're about to hear how she does it.

You'll hear how she prepares for trainings, holds people as an empath, and teaches at the speed of safety.

Here's some of what we talked about:

• How Tracy brings her authentic energy and intentionality to public speaking
• The ritual she goes through every time she presents a three-day training
• How she creates safety and dismantles power dynamics in the entire large group
• How she calls participants in when they step in it or cause harm

Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/199