In therapy groups, a lot of times there are rules around like not getting together outside of the group. So do other members get jealous because now you're spending a lot of time with this person or are you working through your own stuff kind of when y'all are meeting for lunch as opposed to bringing it to the group and then maybe you end up leaving the group. And part of the awareness also is you probably start to become aware at different points of dysfunction or conflict.
Esteemed therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, in her new book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community, emphasizes the healing power of community to combat feelings of isolation. She discusses creating safe, vulnerable spaces and the importance of platonic relationships for genuine understanding and support. Join us as we delve into themes of loneliness, sisterhood, group dynamics, and the unexpected origins of deep connections.
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