In today's podcast, Carrie talks about the essential qualities you need as a group facilitator. Some of the qualities mentioned in this episode:

• Be aware of your intentions
• Be clear on the boundaries of the group
• Respect and reinforce boundaries
• Allow for spontaneity
• Get your energy centered around your heart and body
• Be grounded
• Be self-compassionate
• Trust your intuition
• Cultivate comfort with silence and allow space

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Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes

Production: Laura Correa

Should your group be open or closed? Should you offer a time-limited group or an ongoing group? If you have been wondering what are the options out there, and what's the best type of group for you, stay tuned. In this episode, Carrie walks us through the different aspects of groups. And explores the pros and cons of each type. On this episode:

• What's an open group, and what are the pros and cons of this type of group?
• What's a close group, and what are the benefits and downfalls of these?
• What are DBT type groups?
• Benefits of time-limited groups vs ongoing, and vice-versa.

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Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes

Production: Laura Correa

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Have you been wondering about what to focus on in your practice? Carrie sums up some of the most useful tools and strategies in picking your Niche when it comes to group work. Stay tuned to learn more about how to pick your ideal niche.

Some of the strategies mentioned In this episode:

• Be specific
• Look for common themes among your favorites clients
• Think about a population you like to serve
• Think about your group's purpose

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Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes

Production: Laura Correa

In today's episode, Carrie talks about how to address clients' fears about group. Tune in to find out what the best tips are to offer groups.

Tips mentioned in this episode:

• Instill hope
• Normalize their anxiety
• Mention groups as an option right away.
• Think about group opportunities in your community. And thinks of ways you could support other therapists in facilitating their offerings.
• Use your clinical judgment on how to bring up group.
• Mention group as an option several times to build rapport
• Join a group to build your experience
• Offer a complimentary group informational meeting to address your clients' concerns and expectations.

And much more…

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Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes

Production: Laura Correa

In this episode, Carrie explores the reasons why you should offer groups as part of your services. Today we talk about:

• The effect of connection and interdependence
• The many opportunities groups create to bring issues to the surface
• How groups help us connect with our humanity
• The benefits of serving many people at the same time
• The financial aspect of groups

And much more…

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Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes

Production: Laura Correa

Today we are delving deeper into the key factors that make groups effective. In this episode, Carrie talks about the uniqueness of group therapy and the "bible" of group work, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin Yalom.

If you have ever been curious about the magic of groups, this is the episode for you. Also, in this episode:

• Therapeutic factors of group work
• Group experiences examples of how Yalom's theory impacts clients

Visit the Arts of Groups Website to learn more: www.artofgroups.com.

Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes

Production: Laura Correa