Psychology Explained

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4tx7v-1b62ed7 Dr. Curtis Peterson explains how process groups help people who have experienced trauma shift from an identity defined by abuse to a fuller sense of self. He outlines the… Read more ⇢

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-q2ntp-1b62ed5 This episode explains what a process group is, how it differs from psychoeducational and treatment groups, and why trained facilitators are essential. It covers the group’s goals—unpacking life events,… Read more ⇢

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h97br-1b62ed4 Dr. Curtis Peterson explains how treatment groups focus on concrete symptom reduction—addressing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction—through skill-building, rehearsal, role-play, check-ins, and structured techniques. The episode highlights that groups… Read more ⇢

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nuc73-1b62ed3 In this episode Dr. Curtis Peterson outlines psychoeducational support groups: who can facilitate them (peer-led or professional) and the three core steps—emotional check-ins, an education module, and group processing/mirroring.… Read more ⇢

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-r537n-1b62ed1 Dr. Curtis Peterson explains three group therapy modalities: psychoeducational support groups that normalize shared trauma and build community, treatment groups that use structured techniques to reduce symptoms, and process… Read more ⇢

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cqz6b-1b62ed0 Dr. Curtis Peterson outlines the three main clinical group processes—psychoeducational/support groups, treatment groups, and process groups—and explains how they ideally progress from education to symptom treatment to deep emotional… Read more ⇢