The Therapist Thrival Guide 86. Creative Ways to Mix Up Group Supervision Time (Part 2)
This second episode of a two-part series features Karna Boynton, LMFT and Gina Young, LICSW, both board-approved supervisors. We're talking about how to structure group supervision, some creative ideas for your groups, and how to be a kick-@$% group supervisor!
OUR HOST:
Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on LinkedIn.
The Therapist Thrival Guide is a podcast by Ellie Mental Health. We want to move therapists beyond surviving and into the realm of thriving by covering all the things that graduate school didn't teach you! This mental health podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, LICSW and a rotating cast of seasoned therapists. Each episode features a therapist speaking to their areas of expertise to help us learn how to thrive as therapists.
Ellie is a national mental health brand organized around community-based outpatient mental health clinics. It all began with a single office in St. Paul, Minnesota back in 2015, and has expanded to an explosive number of locations nationwide after franchising our model in 2021.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Group Supervision Series
00:52 Common Group Ruptures and Attendance Policies
07:12 Introducing New Group Members
11:11 Managing External Distractions and Humor in Groups
16:16 Enhancing Group Supervision with Creative Resources
18:53 Diverse Learning Methods in Group Supervision
20:34 Test Preparation and Continuous Learning
27:22 Flexibility and Continuous Improvement in Group Supervision
28:11 Sharing Training Experiences
28:23 Creative Self-Care Ideas for Therapists
29:17 Feedback and Evaluation in Group Sessions
30:09 Structuring Group Consultations
31:00 Creating and Sharing Agendas
33:54 Welcoming New Group Members
35:12 Establishing Group Norms
36:35 Identifying Group Goals
37:26 Brainstorming Topics and Content
38:13 Effective Case Consultations
46:05 Documenting Group Sessions
49:36 Best Practices for Virtual Groups
51:28 Handling Challenging Group Members
53:51 Q&A and Conclusion