Welcome to Group Therapy

Thank you for tuning into Welcome to Group Therapy. We are proud of the 136 episodes we were able to come together to make as 4 mental health professionals. We are also beyond grateful for your listens, likes, comments, and love you showed over the years of the creation of the pod. You can continue to follow MOST of us: Dr. Justin Puder @amoderntherapist Dr. Jessica Rabon @jessicaleighphd Kristen...

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...

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 an...

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 wil...

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.  Go...

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...

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/10.10...

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: The...

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 I...

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 sharen...

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 projec...

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.     •    Generatio...

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 ...

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 preve...

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 Rac...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...

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...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...

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 everythin...