26 min
The Power of Group Therapy and Community in Trauma Recovery Initiated Survivor
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- Mental Health
In this episode, I talk about the power of group therapy and community for those recovering from traumatic experiences. I’ll discuss the emotional isolation people often experience in the aftermath of traumatic events, and how this can be exacerbated by societal factors. I’ll share some personal experiences on how participating in group activities, such as restorative yoga classes and virtual workshops served as a healing mechanism and a stepping stone towards building relationships and community. Additionally, I will talk about the benefits of group therapy in cultivating listening, speaking, healing, and social skills while maintaining a safe, validating space for participants. I am also excited to be offering two new groups starting in April which include: DBT Skills Group for LGBTQ+ and a Trauma Recovery Skills Group!
Watch the Full Video Podcast Here!
00:00 — Intro
00:59 — The Struggles of Isolation and Anxiety
03:12 — The Comfort of Home and the Challenge of Leaving
04:01 — Overcoming Agoraphobia and Building Connections
05:51 — The Power of Solitude and Self-Care
07:04 — The Role of Community Activities in Recovery
10:09 — The Impact of the Pandemic and Virtual Groups
12:37 — Group Therapy Ad: https://www.drkelseyharper.com/dbt-skills-group-for-lgbtq
17:50 — The Benefits of Group Therapy
21:39 — Personal Experiences with Group Therapy
22:12 — Upcoming Group Therapy Opportunities
23:55 — The Healing Power of Groups
Topics/Triggers:
· Rape Culture
· Victim Blaming
· Agoraphobia
· Anxiety
· Trauma
· Trauma Recovery
· Virtual Groups and Community
· CPTSD
· Group Therapy
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If you took anything away from today’s podcast, please share it with someone who may need to hear it. And if you really want to support the podcast please give us a rate/review.
If you or anyone you know is suffering through trauma contact the National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or online for 24/7 support. (This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy or mental health care. You can obtain a referral for mental health care provider from your primary care physician, or search on Psychology Today’s Find a Therapist directory)
Find more Initiated Survivor content here and on Instagram!
In this episode, I talk about the power of group therapy and community for those recovering from traumatic experiences. I’ll discuss the emotional isolation people often experience in the aftermath of traumatic events, and how this can be exacerbated by societal factors. I’ll share some personal experiences on how participating in group activities, such as restorative yoga classes and virtual workshops served as a healing mechanism and a stepping stone towards building relationships and community. Additionally, I will talk about the benefits of group therapy in cultivating listening, speaking, healing, and social skills while maintaining a safe, validating space for participants. I am also excited to be offering two new groups starting in April which include: DBT Skills Group for LGBTQ+ and a Trauma Recovery Skills Group!
Watch the Full Video Podcast Here!
00:00 — Intro
00:59 — The Struggles of Isolation and Anxiety
03:12 — The Comfort of Home and the Challenge of Leaving
04:01 — Overcoming Agoraphobia and Building Connections
05:51 — The Power of Solitude and Self-Care
07:04 — The Role of Community Activities in Recovery
10:09 — The Impact of the Pandemic and Virtual Groups
12:37 — Group Therapy Ad: https://www.drkelseyharper.com/dbt-skills-group-for-lgbtq
17:50 — The Benefits of Group Therapy
21:39 — Personal Experiences with Group Therapy
22:12 — Upcoming Group Therapy Opportunities
23:55 — The Healing Power of Groups
Topics/Triggers:
· Rape Culture
· Victim Blaming
· Agoraphobia
· Anxiety
· Trauma
· Trauma Recovery
· Virtual Groups and Community
· CPTSD
· Group Therapy
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
If you took anything away from today’s podcast, please share it with someone who may need to hear it. And if you really want to support the podcast please give us a rate/review.
If you or anyone you know is suffering through trauma contact the National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or online for 24/7 support. (This podcast is not a replacement for psychotherapy or mental health care. You can obtain a referral for mental health care provider from your primary care physician, or search on Psychology Today’s Find a Therapist directory)
Find more Initiated Survivor content here and on Instagram!
26 min