I’m Just Trying To Help
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Sometimes helping hurts, and “hurting” helps. In this week’s podcast, we explore the role of the Chief Enabler in the addicted family system, and how their helping hurts. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation. You can find her at , on Instagram at , and...
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If I Could Stop, I Would
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Think you’re not struggling with addiction? Think again. In this week’s podcast, we explore addiction, and how it affects more than just the person who struggles with it. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation. You can find her at , on Instagram at ,...
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Addicted Family Systems
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One in 4 children in this country was raised by a parent struggling with addiction. Are you one of them? In this week’s podcast, we explore the Family “Rules” and “Roles” of addicted family systems. 12-Step Fellowships for family members: ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) Al-Anon Family Groups Alateen Contact Al-Anon directly for information on Alatot meetings Nar-Anon Family Groups CODA (Codependents Anonymous) Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30...
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Switchtracking
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Fighting fair requires willingness, openness, and staying on track. In this week’s podcast, we explore how Switchtracking can sabotage fair fighting. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation. You can find her at , on Instagram at , and on Facebook...
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Got Conflict?
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Conflict is inevitable. But how do you work through it effectively? In this week’s podcast, we explore how using the Psychodramatic Classical Encounter can lead to actual conflict resolution. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation. You can find her at , on...
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Good Group Therapy
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Feeling connected, and doubled, can be incredibly healing, especially in these troubled times. In this week’s podcast, we explore how protesting can be good therapy. Dr. Pria Alpern’s Substack Article Jonathan Alpert’s Wall Street Journal Op-Ed Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial...
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Surge Capacity
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We’re not meant to be in high activation all the time. In this week’s podcast, we explore the power of movement to settle our nervous systems. Here’s an article on Surge Capacity Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and...
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What’s That Smell?
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Take a deep breath and think of a smell that makes you smile. In this week’s podcast, we explore the power of scent, and how to set a mood using essential oils. Studies mentioned in this episode: Transdermal absorption of lavender Lavender and geranium lower anxiety amongst psychiatric patients Black pepper and angelica root oil reduce nicotine cravings Bergamot increases improved mood, and reduced cortisol Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama,...
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Top Down vs. Bottom Up
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Triggers can happen in a nanosecond, and the experience can be debilitating. In this week’s podcast, we explore the difference between top down vs. bottom up therapy, and why focusing on thinking instead of experiencing and feeling is insufficient to heal trauma. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and...
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Learned Optimism
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For those of us who tend towards pessimism, it’s a lot of work to shift to a more positive spin. In this week’s podcast, we explore the difference between learned helplessness and learned optimism, and dive deeper into tools to help us stay with possibilities. Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and...
info_outlineIt’s a wonderful time of year to look back, AND look forward.
In this week’s podcast, take a psychodramatic journey into the future, to experience a felt sense of possibilities.
Jean Campbell, LCSW, SEP, TTP, TEP has been bringing together groups of people to heal for over 30 years. She blends her extensive experience in psychodrama, sociometry, group psychotherapy, somatic healing and trauma resolution to offer training for helping professionals, personalized intensives, clinical consultation, and trial preparation consultation. You can find her at theactioninstitute.com, on Instagram at @actioninstitute, and on Facebook at @actioninstituteofcalifornia, and on Substack.
Thanks to Jessica Martindale for our theme music. You can find Jessica on iTunes.