Peer Support Groups
Thursday, November 27, 2025
1:30pm-3:00pm
Thursday, December 11, 2025
1:30pm-3:00pm
The Evolving Therapeutic Relationship – Adapting to Changing Client Needs
Therapy is not a static practice, and neither are the clients we work with. As societal contexts shift and new challenges emerge, our clients’ needs evolve as well. This session will explore how therapists can adapt their approaches while remaining rooted in their core values. We’ll reflect on how different therapeutic needs emerge as a result of cultural or societal shifts and how to integrate new models, approaches, or modalities while still respecting the unique dynamics of each therapeutic relationship.
Key Takeaways:
How to stay responsive to evolving client needs without losing the essence of the therapeutic alliance.
Practical strategies for adapting to emerging client challenges (e.g., societal trauma, mental health trends, technological impacts).
The importance of continual learning and staying open to new therapeutic modalities.
Staying Relevant in the Face of New Therapeutic Models – What Should We Keep, What Should We Let Go?
The therapeutic landscape is constantly changing, with new modalities, technologies, and therapeutic models emerging all the time. How do we decide which new approaches to integrate into our practice and which to let go of? This session will focus on how to balance staying current with the evolving field of therapy while remaining aligned with the foundations of ethical practice and client care. We’ll discuss how to critically evaluate new models and technologies, as well as how to assess when it’s time to shift, adapt, or even reject new methods.
Key Takeaways:
How to critically evaluate new therapeutic models, methodologies, or technologies.
Reflecting on personal comfort zones and areas for professional growth.
Strategies for balancing innovation with foundational therapeutic principles.