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Inside the Circle: The Hidden Science of Group Therapy
Dr. Curtis Peterson breaks down how clinical group therapy works: the structured 75‑minute session, the surprising power of therapeutic silence, and facilitation tools like focusing and clarifying that help survivors of trauma and addiction heal in the present moment.
The episode also explores body language, cultural sensitivity, ethical risks for facilitators, and offers a practical challenge to try the 20‑second silence in your own conversations.
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