Online Group Trauma Therapy

Sara Lynn Rependa, PhD, C.Psych, is a clinical psychologist providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with complex trauma, especially to individuals who are neurodivergent, in the LGBTQIA+ community, and to those struggling with personality disorders.Robert T. Muller, PhD, C.Psych, is a professor of clinical psychology at York University, author, and fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation.Anna Baranowsky, PhD, C.Psych, is a clinical psychologist, author, and the founder of both the Traumatology Institute (Canada) and Bear Psychology, a community-based clinic in Toronto.

"This book is a gift to clinicians working in trauma care! It’s written with warmth and clarity, offering practical tools and moving reflections that make complex concepts easy to grasp. Each chapter feels like guidance from trusted colleagues who understand the real challenges of this work—especially in our post-pandemic, online-therapy world. The writing is organized, compassionate, and alive with authenticity. It not only strengthens professional skills but also re-inspires hope in the healing process itself. A must-have!"Mirisse Foroughe, PhD, author of Emotion Focused Therapy for Youth and clinical director, Family Psychology Centre, Toronto"With a rare blend of clinical depth and practical wisdom, this book captures what so many trauma clinicians intuitively know but struggle to name: the living pulse of safety, attunement, and courage that makes healing possible, even online. Through compelling case studies and clear guidance, it shows how connection, presence, and co-regulation can thrive in digital spaces. For anyone working with trauma or dissociation, this is both a manual and a mirror for our most human work."Christine Forner, MSW, RSW, author of Dissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative Meditations and former president, International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation"Resources dedicated to mental healthcare are quickly dwindling. More cost-efficient ways of delivering optimal care to this population will undoubtedly become increasingly important. Online Group Trauma Therapy is a beautifully written, trauma-responsive blueprint for clinicians who want to add online group therapy to their practice. This is an essential guide for anyone who provides treatment for posttraumatic stress in the 21st century."J. Eric Gentry, PhD, president and CEO, The Forward-Facing Institute, Phoenix

• 1. Introduction to Trauma, its Impact, and the Gold Standard Methods We Use to Treat it 2. Group Trauma Therapy 3. “Can You Hear Me Okay?” An Introduction to Group Trauma Therapy on the Internet 4. Intake and Screening Process 5. Stage 1 Online Group Trauma Therapy - Resilience and Recovery 6. Anger and Online Group Trauma Therapy 7. Stage 2 Online Group Trauma Therapy – Leaning into Our Narratives with Connection 8. Case Studies 9. “But What About….?” - Frequent Clinical Questions while Conducting Group Work Online