Group therapy is a modality that has been utilized within integrated pediatric primary care settings in order to increase patient and family access to mental health interventions. This presentation will highlight four groups that have been utilized in medical settings. Participants will engage in interactive discussion regarding common challenges in implementing groups within a primary care setting as well as strategies for group success.
Whitney Raglin-Bignall, Ph.D.
Jenny Phan, PhD
Eleanor Milliser
Cashea Holyfield
Kacey Conlan, LPCC-S
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