Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Group Therapy Leadership Skills and Common Errors
Group Therapy Leadership Skills and Common Errors
Group Therapy Leadership Skills and Common Errors
Thursday 6th June 2019
Learn effective group therapy leadership skills from Dr. Snipes in this 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast' episode. Gain tips on motivation, humor, and managing resistance.
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Get the buttons here!Boosting Group Therapy: Leadership Tips and Common Pitfalls
Good leaders have a firm identity, and when you go into a room it can be really easy, if you don't have a firm identity of who you are as a clinician and as a leader, to be pulled off course if you will trying to cater to the needs or the whims of one group and then, oh, this group over here wants this.
Ever wondered how to keep your group therapy sessions engaging and effective? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes shares her wisdom on leading group therapy with confidence and skill. She tackles the challenges of maintaining motivation and participation, offering practical advice for anyone in a leadership role. One standout piece of advice from Dr. Snipes is the importance of having a strong sense of identity as a group leader.
Trying to please everyone can lead you astray, so it's crucial to know who you are as a clinician and stick to it. Dr. Snipes also highlights the power of humor in building rapport and making clients feel at ease. She emphasizes that positive feedback is essential in group settings, helping clients feel supported and motivated. Resistance is another common hurdle in group therapy. Dr. Snipes provides strategies for turning resistance into a growth opportunity, rather than a roadblock.
The episode also delves into the importance of understanding group dynamics to gain insights into clients' behaviors outside the therapy room. If you're looking to enhance your group therapy leadership skills, this episode is packed with valuable tips and insights from an experienced professional.