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Welcome to Group Therapy

Welcome to Group Therapy

Group Therapy 138 Episodes Apr 28, 2025

Welcome to Group Therapy is a mental health podcast hosted by licensed psychologists Dr. Jessica Rabon, Dr. Justin Puder, Dr. Kristen Casey and licensed therapist Kristen Gingrich. The show covers topics spanning mental health, relationships, current events, and lighter everyday subjects. The hosts aim to make listeners feel included, heard, and part of an ongoing group conversation. Each episode encourages audience participation and open discussion.

Episodes

Episode 136 - Termination
Episode 136 - Termination Apr 28, 2025 00:55:52 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 @amoderntherapistDr. Jessica Rabon @jessicaleighphdKristen Ging
Episode 135 - Dissociation
Episode 135 - Dissociation Jan 6, 2025 01:13:39 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 cour
Episode 134 - Setting Mental Health Goals in the New Year
Episode 134 - Setting Mental Health Goals in the New Year Dec 30, 2024 01:12:30 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
Episode 133 - How to Combat Loneliness in the Winter Months
Episode 133 - How to Combat Loneliness in the Winter Months Dec 16, 2024 00:57:54 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
Episode 132 - The Emotional Downside of the Holidays
Episode 132 - The Emotional Downside of the Holidays Dec 9, 2024 00:56:12 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 the
Episode 131 - The Evolution of Mental Health Conversations with @mentalhealthfunnies
Episode 131 - The Evolution of Mental Health Conversations with @mentalhealthfunnies Dec 2, 2024 01:17:23 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 Thera
Episode 130 - Is it OCD?
Episode 130 - Is it OCD? Nov 25, 2024 01:09:58 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/cont
Episode 129 - Therapeutic Rapport and Authenticity in Therapy with Candice Fraser, LPC
Episode 129 - Therapeutic Rapport and Authenticity in Therapy with Candice Fraser, LPC Nov 18, 2024 01:29:01 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:
Episode 128 - Consuming the News while Maintaining your Mental Health
Episode 128 - Consuming the News while Maintaining your Mental Health Nov 4, 2024 01:11:52 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
Episode 127 - Boundaries with Family
Episode 127 - Boundaries with Family Oct 28, 2024 01:18:04 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 shar
Episode 126 - Therapy Jargon - What does it all mean?
Episode 126 - Therapy Jargon - What does it all mean? Oct 21, 2024 01:14:01 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 proje
Episode 125 - Societal and Cultural Influences on Perceptions of Depression
Episode 125 - Societal and Cultural Influences on Perceptions of Depression Oct 14, 2024 01:09:16 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.     •    Generati

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