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.

Connect with Cassandra Here:

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

Podcast: https://pod.link/1819092671

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

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