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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 differences between psychoeducational groups, treatment groups, and professional-led process groups, emphasizing symptom management, emotional processing, and relational repair. The episode focuses on “identity decoupling”: recognizing […]

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, testing interpersonal skills, and rebuilding trust—and outlines the ideal progression from psychoeducation to treatment to process work.

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 are led by licensed clinicians or supervised staff, rely on evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, and that course work is preparatory for future certification […]

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. He explains how these groups normalize experiences, reduce isolation, and reveal unhealthy power-and-control dynamics (including financial control), with examples from domestic violence and addiction recovery.

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 groups that allow deeper exploration of personal experiences and emotions. Using examples like domestic violence, substance abuse, and illness-related grief, the episode highlights how each […]