In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss dissociation. In our discussion we cover: What dissociation is The spectrum of dissociation from daydreaming to diagnosable mental health conditions Reasons people may experience dissociation The relationship between trauma and dissociation Treatments for dissociation Google Scholar Shorts Article: Impact of depersonalization on the course of depression: longitudinal observations from the gutenberg health study https://link.springer.com/cont...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss setting mental health goals in the new year. In our discussion we cover: Our mental health goals for 2025 Barriers to setting and reaching goals Common mental health goals people set How goal setting comes up in therapy How to achieve your mental health goals Google Scholar Shorts Article: Promoting Physical and Mental Health Among Children and Adolescents via Gamification - A Conceptual Systematic Review https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/14/2/...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss how to combat loneliness in the winter months. In our discussion we cover: Why we experience loneliness and how the winter increases it. What we can do to lessen the impact of loneliness. Our personal experiences with loneliness. Disclaimer: Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast is not a replacement for therapy, is not actual group therapy, nor will specific therapeutic advice be given on the show. Although we are all licensed therapists, we are ...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss the emotional downsides of the holidays. In our discussion we cover: Common uncomfortable emotions people experience around the holidays such as anxiety, stress, and grief. Reasons why uncomfortable emotions arise during the holidays. Ways to cope with uncomfortable emotions during the holiday season. How these emotions present in therapy. Google Scholar Shorts Article: Association of holidays and the day of the week with suicide risk: Multi...
Dec 09, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss: - The Evolution of Mental Health Conversations - How mental health conversations have evolved since the 1980's, 90's, 2000's - How mental health conversations have changed between generations. Please follow our awesome guest Dr. Funnies on Instagram, Threads and across social media at: @mentalhealthfunnies Disclaimer: Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast is not a replacement for therapy, is not actual group therapy, nor will specific therapeuti...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss “is it OCD?” In our discussion we cover: What OCD is Various subtypes of OCD Mental health disorders that may be misdiagnosed as OCD (and vice versa) What OCD is not Treatments for OCD Google Scholar Shorts Article: Repetitive Behaviors in Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10803-024-06357-8.pdf A dditional Resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/a-quick-guide-to-so...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Therapeutic Rapport & Authenticity in Therapy with Candice Fraser, LPC In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss therapeutic rapport and authenticity in therapy. In our discussion we cover: What therapeutic rapport is Signs of good and bad therapeutic rapport How we establish rapport in therapy How therapists can show up authentically in therapy Google Scholar Shorts Article: Therapeutic alliance and clinical outcomes in teletherapy and in-person psychotherapy: A noninferiority ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss consuming the news while maintaining your mental health. In our discussion we cover: How we consume the news & how we feel doing so The 24 hour news cycle Common emotional responses to consuming the news Coping with news consumption How the news shows up in therapy. Google Scholar Shorts Article: Social Media News Headlines and Their Influence on Well-Being: Emotional States, Emotion Regulation, and Resilience Social Media News Headlines...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss setting boundaries with family. In our discussion we cover: What boundaries are Why it is so difficult to set boundaries with family. Multiple areas of boundary setting with family (e.g., financial, unwanted comments, political, social media) How to effectively implement and communicate boundaries Google Scholar Shorts Article: Mindful sharenting: how millennial parents balance between sharing and protecting https://www.frontiersin.org/journ...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we decide therapy jargon - what does it all mean? In our discussion we cover: • Our favorite therapy jargon terms. • If and how we use therapy jargon in session. • The benefits of using therapy jargon, both professionally & mainstream, as well as some downfalls. • We define many common therapy jargon terms including projection, cognitive dissonance, inner child, validate, and so many more. Google Scholar Shorts Article: Semantic Shifts in Mental He...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss societal and cultural influences on perceptions of depression. In our discussion we cover: • How our upbringings influenced our views of depression. • Societal messaging and social media’s impact on views of depression. • Differences between collectivist & individualist cultures’ views of depression. • Generational differences when it comes to depression. • How we address cultural influences on depression in therapy. Google Scholar Short...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss executive dysfunction. In our discussion we cover: • What executive functions are and define many of them • What executive dysfunction is • How executive dysfunction may present • Mental health conditions associated with executive dysfunction • Ways to address executive dysfunction in and outside of therapy Google Scholar Shorts Article: Relationship Between Executive dysfunction and Suicidal Attempt in Adults Diagnosed with Depression: A Sy...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss suicide prevention in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. In our discussion we cover: • What suicide prevention is • Suicide prevention at systemic, community, interpersonal, and individual levels • How we approach suicide prevention in therapy • Misconceptions about and unhelpful approaches to suicide prevention Google Scholar Shorts Article: Evaluating the Prevalence of Four Recommended Practices for Suicide Prevention Following Ho...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Welcome to Group Therapy we discuss mass shootings and mental health. In our discussion we cover: • Our personal feelings about the recent mass shooting at Apalachee High School • The link between mass shootings and mental health • What changes we would like to see to reduce mass shootings in the United States Google Scholar Shorts Article: The Roles of Race and Mental Health in the On‐scene Outcomes of Public Mass Shootings https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12552...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including hustle culture, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to feel like...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Neurodivergence, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to feel lik...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including taking care of your mental health past the therapy office, our goal is for y...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including college student mental health, our goal is for your voices to be heard and y...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including performance and sport psychology, our goal is for your voices to be heard an...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Take the Quiz : https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/ Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Att...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Politics and Mental Health, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including going no contact, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to feel li...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including an Ask Us Anything with the Dr. Js, our goal is for your voices to be heard ...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Psychological Assessment for Police and Reality TV Stars, our goal is for yo...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including What are Adverse Childhood Experiences, our goal is for your voices to be he...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including From The Client's Perspective, our goal is for your voices to be heard a...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Chaos with the Kristens, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to ...
Jun 17, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Reparenting Yourself, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to fee...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including Dealing with your Inner Critic, our goal is for your voices to be heard and ...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Group Therapy!! Licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich LCSW, CADC, CCS are coming together to create a podcast to talk about topics chosen by you, the listeners, in a laid back, relatable way. Kinda like group therapy. From mental health to relationships, hot topics to current events, fun topics and everything in between, including self-diagnosis, our goal is for your voices to be heard and you to feel like...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
