Girl, You Good: Reclaiming Play, Purpose & Permission with Cassandra Pickett

Emma and Cassandra dig into the craft of building therapeutic rapport: why being human, playful and ethically flexible often beats rigid professionalism. Cassandra shares stories from inpatient substance-use and youth programs to show how real connection, even something as simple as a cigarette offered in the moment can open doors to change. They cover coaching tools Cassandra uses (polyvagal-informed regulation, group pods, and live feedback), the value of community modeling for breakthroughs, and why therapists should embrace their authentic style when working with clients who ‘sniff out’ inauthenticity.

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Website: https://www.cassandrapickett.com/girlyougood

Podcast: https://pod.link/1819092671

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/cassandrapickettcoaching/

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