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Matt reflects on a retreat and discusses the pros and cons of peer led support groups in the context of therapy being weaponized.

Send us Fan Mail Matt reflects on a retreat and discussed the pro's and con's of peer led support groups. This is the first episode is a mini series topic about when therapy is weaponized. Matt talks about the effectiveness of peer groups, in terms of creating a mutual safe space that lacks professional power differentials. Matt and Erika discuss how this can be an asset to people who are in need of this space. We also explore mutual aid and reciprocity. However, when...

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Hosts: Matthew Boucher, Dr. Erika Lin-Hendel

Topics covered

• peer led support groups
• mental health
• therapy
• mutual aid
• reciprocity

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