The Art of Groups

This week Carrie is joined by Annie Weiss, LICSW, CGP, FAGPA. Annie has a private practice in Newton, MA. She holds degrees from Yale University and Smith College, and has taught group dynamics to Harvard Medical Students, at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy and Boston College. She is a certified group psychotherapist, and a certified ... Read more The post Episode 0046 | IFS Informed Psycho...

Episode 0045 | with Sara Avant Stover This week Carrie is joined by Sara Avant Stover.  Sara Avant Stover (she/her) is a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner and teacher and mentor of women’s spirituality, empowerment,  and entrepreneurship. She’s also the author of The Way of the Happy Woman , The Book of SHE , ... Read more The post From Heartbreak to Wholeness with Sara Avant St...

This week Carrie is joined by Dr. Kylin Lee. Kylin is a licensed psychologist based in Austin, TX. She graduated with her Master’s in Educational Psychology, and then her Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2010. She received group therapy training at Colorado State University and has been facilitating interpersonal process groups, ... Read more The post 3 Keys to Working...

This week Carrie is joined by  Silen Wellington. Silen is a sculptor of sound, artist of people, gender liminal shapeshifter, mercurial name collector, restless poet, and storyteller, among other things. They found their way to wholeness and self-love through mostly “alternative” means, namely: guided rites of passage journeys, performance art, unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance, and connectio...

This week Carrie is joined by clinical consultant and psychotherapist Chris Burris, M.Ed, LMFT, LCMHCS Chris is the author of “Creating Healing Circles: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups”.  Much of Chris’s career has been devoted to providing training and supervision for psychotherapists who specialize in treating trauma. He has trained thousands ... Read more The post...

This week Carrie is joined by Jungian Analyst, Tess Castleman.  Together, they’ll discuss : And much more… You can connect with Tess at www.tesscastleman.com Visit the Arts of Groups Website to learn more: www.artofgroups.com.  Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes  Production: Hayley Lewis The post Sacred Dream Circles: Bridging the Unconscious and Conscious with Tess Castleman first appeare...

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 The post Lessons Learned Facilitating Retreats first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Lessons Learned Facilitating Retreats appeared first on Th...

This week, Carrie is joined by Whitney Owens, group practice owner and faith based business consultant, to discuss how each personality type, as outlined by the enneagram, might show up in a group therapy setting. In this episode, they discuss: And much more… Visit the Arts of Groups Website to learn more: www.artofgroups.com.  Direction and ... Read more The post The Enneagram and Group Facilitat...

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 The post Dec...

Welcome to another insightful episode with Carrie Haynes on the Art of Groups podcast, where we delve deeper into the intricacies of group therapy. In this episode, Carrie generously shares her extensive knowledge and passion for group therapy, highlighting the transformative power it holds in fostering deep connections and promoting healing within communities. Drawing from ... Read more The post...

Introduction to the Episode In this episode, Carrie Haynes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Gibrán Rivera about the “We Space” – a concept that highlights the transformational potential of group dynamics and collective consciousness. Gibrán, an experienced facilitator, coach, and guide, shares his insights on how group interactions can bring about personal growth, healing, ... Read...

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 The post Episode...

Hey there, welcome back to the Art of Groups podcast! It’s your host, Carrie Haynes, and I am so excited to kick off a brand new season with you. If you’re new here, get ready to learn all about creating, promoting, and facilitating transformational groups. And if you’ve been following along, you might have noticed ... Read more The post Welcome Back for Season Two first appeared on The Art of Gro...

In this episode, Carrie talks with Licensed therapist and “Group Guru”, Katie Keates May about her journey in creating a highly successful group practice that specializes in helping teens through group work. The post Create a Thriving Group Practice that Specializes in Groups with Katie Keates May first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Create a Thriving Group Practice that Specializes in G...

In this episode, Carrie talks to Dr. Pamela Kryskow, Julia Sheffield and Todd Haspect, who are space holders for the Roots to Thrive Program.  The post Roots to Thrive:  Healing, Community and Psychedelics first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Roots to Thrive:  Healing, Community and Psychedelics appeared first on The Art of Groups .

In this podcast episode, Carrie talks with Jason Digges, author of the new book Conflict=Energy The post Authentic Relating: The Power of the Present Moment with Jason Digges first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Authentic Relating: The Power of the Present Moment with Jason Digges appeared first on The Art of Groups .

Courtenay Stratton is a Total Embodiment practitioner. Today she joins Carrie to talk about her experience with group work The post Relational Rewilding: Including the natural world in group work w/ Kimberly Rose first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Relational Rewilding: Including the natural world in group work w/ Kimberly Rose appeared first on The Art of Groups .

In today’s episode, Dr. Kylin Lee is joining Carrie to talk everything groups. The post Training for Group Therapists first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Training for Group Therapists appeared first on The Art of Groups .

The past months have been busy and exciting for Carrie, from being part of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training to holding her circle training retreat. Tune in to hear all about Carrie’s new endeavors. More on in this episode: Carrie’s experience in a ketamine assisted psychotherapy training Being a facilitator in a Ketamine assisted group for first ... Read more The post Psychedelics, Retreat...

Courtenay Stratton is a Total Embodiment practitioner. Today she joins Carrie to talk about her experience with group work The post Eroticism, Embodiment, and Expression in Groups w/ Courtney Stratton first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Eroticism, Embodiment, and Expression in Groups w/ Courtney Stratton appeared first on The Art of Groups .

Today's episode is about the final stage of group development, Adjourning. In this episode, Carries talks about what you can do to help your clients go through this phase and some of the most common themes during this stage. The post Stages of Group Development Series: Adjourning first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Stages of Group Development Series: Adjourning appeared first on The Art...

Carrie shares about the fourth stage of group development: Performing. Performing is an exciting stage; It is where you start seeing the fruit of the work you've done with the group up until this point. During this stage, the group starts working showing up for each other. The post Stages of Group Development Series: Performing first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Stages of Group Develop...

In this episode, Carries sits down with a good friend and dear colleague, Anna Maria Signorelli, to reflect on the benefits of Circle Work and the transformative force of circle work training. The post Reflections on Circlework Featuring Anna Maria Signorelli, LCSW (Bonus Episode) first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Reflections on Circlework Featuring Anna Maria Signorelli, LCSW (Bonus...

In today’s episode, Carrie shares about the third stage of group development: Norming.  This is the stage after the so feared storm. During this stage, the members of the group start feeling connected as a whole. The post Stages of Group Development Series: Norming first appeared on The Art of Groups . The post Stages of Group Development Series: Norming appeared first on The Art of Groups .

In today’s episode, Carrie shares about the second stage of group development: Storming.  This is the stage that many group facilitators fear!  However, in this episode, Carrie shares tried-and-true ways to navigate the storm and use it to support the group in moving into greater authenticity and connection. Here are some useful tips : Draw ... Read more The post Stages of Group Development Series...