The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

E85: Inside Group Therapy: What to Expect with Jared Dalton, RSW

The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

Show Notes

Group therapy: mysterious, powerful, and sometimes a little intimidating. But what really happens in those sessions? Today, your hosts, psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, sit down with Jared Dalton from Blueprint Counselling in London, ON, to pull back the curtain on group therapy—its benefits, misconceptions, and who it’s best suited for.

🔍 In this episode, we explore:

The key differences between group therapy and individual therapy How group therapy can be life-changing for people with social anxiety How to choose the right group by identifying what’s important to you A fascinating side quest into group ketamine therapy in Ontario

If you’ve ever wondered whether group therapy is right for you, or just want to understand this powerful approach, this episode has you covered.

🎧 Tune in now and make the invisible, visible!

Resources for After the Show: Read: Finding the community that heals, by Katie Richardson, RP. The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.

About our Guest: Jared is a queer and neurodivergent registered social worker, psychotherapist and university lecturer. He lives, works and plays in the place colonially known as London, Ontario. He is passionate about exploring the intersection between spirituality and mental health and has dedicated his career to supporting communities often marginalized in health and mental health systems. Find Jared: Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn

Find Katie (CRPO #11244):Website | Instagram

Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.

A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.

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