The Therapist Thrival Guide 98. Therapy Book Clubs & Virtual Groups with Erin Stevens, LPC-S
May 7, 2025
In this discussion, Erin Stevens, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor from New Orleans, shares her innovative approach to client connection through a virtual therapy book club. She discusses the impact of books like 'The Body Keeps the Score' on processing trauma and fostering community. Erin delves into practical challenges, such as maintaining confidentiality and balancing individual and group dynamics. The conversation offers insights into creating supportive spaces for healing, emphasizing the power of shared stories and collaborative leadership in therapeutic settings.
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How The Virtual Book Club Began
- Erin launched a virtual book club during COVID for a group of her long-term clients in their thirties processing trauma.
- They met weekly, read a chapter per week, and the group quickly began driving discussion themselves.
Prepare Chapter Notes Ahead
- Pre-read each chapter and prepare short discussion notes to jumpstart conversation when needed.
- Use quotes or focused prompts to invite members to reflect and share when discussions stall.
Pandemic Increased Group Value
- The pandemic amplified the group's value by supplying community when in-person connection vanished.
- That social need helped sustain the club beyond the initial single-book plan.
