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3 Keys to Working with Group Dynamics with Dr. Kylin Lee

This week Carrie is joined by Dr. Kylin Lee. Kylin is a licensed psychologist based in Austin, TX. She graduated with her Master’s in Educational Psychology, and then her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2010. She received group therapy training at Colorado State University and has been facilitating interpersonal process groups, … Read more

Peer Support Groups: Connecting Through Lived Experience with Silen Wellington

This week Carrie is joined by  Silen Wellington. Silen is a sculptor of sound, artist of people, gender liminal shapeshifter, mercurial name collector, restless poet, and storyteller, among other things. They found their way to wholeness and self-love through mostly “alternative” means, namely: guided rites of passage journeys, performance art, unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance, and connections with … Read more

IFS Healing Circles with Chris Burris

This week Carrie is joined by clinical consultant and psychotherapist Chris Burris, M.Ed, LMFT, LCMHCS Chris is the author of “Creating Healing Circles: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups”.  Much of Chris’s career has been devoted to providing training and supervision for psychotherapists who specialize in treating trauma. He has trained thousands … Read more

Lessons Learned Facilitating Retreats

In this episode, Carrie reflects on this fall’s Circle Facilitator’s Retreats.  She’ll cover: And much more… Visit the Arts of Groups Website to learn more: www.artofgroups.com.  Direction and Original Idea: Carrie Haynes  Production: Hayley Lewis

Decrease Burnout and Turnover in your Group Practice

In this episode, host Carrie Haynes interviews Shannon Heers, a group practice owner, experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. Shannon is also the owner of CatalYss Counseling, a group practice located in Colorado. She is passionate about burnout prevention in the counseling field and has a wealth of experience in facilitating … Read more

Episode 2.1 | Healing in Community: Psychedelics and Group Work with Dori Lewis, MA, LPC, LMHC

Healing in Community: Psychedelics and Group Work

Welcome to the Art of Groups podcast, where you’ll learn to create, promote, and facilitate transformational groups. In this episode, host Carrie Haynes, a licensed professional counselor and group facilitator, sits down with Dori Lewis, a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor, to discuss the power of psychedelics and group work in the … Read more

Circlework

I am a huge believer in the power of group work.  I have spent years and years facilitating groups and learning all that I can about creating spaces where people can experience deep connection and transformation. In the fall of 2018, I had the opportunity to attend a magical training with Jalaja Bonheim, PhD,  the … Read more

Incorporating Ritual Into Groups

As a psychotherapist in private practice, I spend my days talking to people about the most intimate aspects of their lives.  In our initial meeting. I will often ask new clients about their religious or spiritual lives.  Many answer that they no longer participate in organized religion but do consider themselves spiritual and believe in … Read more

Holding Space vs. Skilled Facilitation

There is a dangerous myth in the healing/therapy world.  It goes like this…“all you need to know is how to ‘hold space’ and you can facilitate an amazing group.” Let’s start by defining what “holding space” means. Holding space is the practice of being with someone without judgment.  To just be there with your full heart … Read more