International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists Committees

Clinical Professional Relations Committee

Informs the professional community about the CGP. Develops material for promoting group therapy practices. Oversees the Harold S. Bernard Award for Outstanding Contributions in Education and Training in Group Therapy. 

Chair:

Mikhail Bogomaz, PsyD, ABPP, CGP
1981 Lordun Terrace
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Office: (469) 450-7147
Email: [email protected]

Practice Development Committee

Creates and maintains relationships/partnerships with healthcare systems to promote group psychotherapy training and high-quality delivery of service. Maintains relationships with national accrediting organizations and payor systems to promote CGP standards. Solicits and ensures submission of Annual Program and Distance Learning Recommendations. 

Co-Chairs:

Gary M. Burlingame, PhD, CGP, AGPA-DF
238 TLRB
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602-5800
Office: (801) 422-7557
Email: [email protected]

Molyn Leszcz,
M.D., FRCPC, CGP, AGPA-DF
Mt. Sinai Hospital, #925
600 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1X5
Office: (416) 586-4800 x4555
E-mail: [email protected] 

Search Committee

Recommends persons with the appropriate expertise to participate on the Certification Board of Directors as well as conducts exit interviews. 

Chair:

Steven L. Van Wagoner, Ph.D., CGP, AGPA-F
2440 M Street NW
Suite 429
Washington, DC 20037
Office: (202) 296-5299
Fax: (202) 223-3939
E-mail: [email protected] 

Standards Committee

Reviews and accepts new CGP applicants and keeps current on all clinical credentials for all disciplines. Responsible for all policies and materials on re-certification. Considers ethical issues relevant to group psychotherapy practice.  

Co-Chairs:

Steven L. Van Wagoner, Ph.D., CGP, AGPA-F
2440 M Street NW
Suite 429
Washington, DC 20037
Office: (202) 296-5299
Fax: (202) 223-3939
E-mail: [email protected] 

Fran Weiss
, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP
121 W 82nd St Suite 2B
New York, NY 10024-5517
Office: (212) 362-6019
Fax: (212) 624-0266
Email: [email protected]

International Liaison Sub-Committee

Coordinates with group therapy organizations world-wide to explore collaboration and improve relations. Works with other agencies interested in partnering and/or consulting on international certification. 

Chair:

Kathleen H. Ulman, Ph.D., CGP, AGPA-F
17 Elm Street
Boxford, MA 01921-2321
Office: (978) 887-6040
Fax: (978) 887-8977
E-mail: [email protected] 

Nominating Committee

Identifies and recommends incoming Certification Board Chairpersons

Co-Chairs:

Jeanne Pasternak, LCSW, CGP, AGPA-F
2439 Sunset Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005-1431
Office: (713) 520-0402
Fax: (713) 520-0423
E-mail: [email protected]


Sherrie L. Smith
, LCSW-R, CGP, AGPA-F
221 Barretta Court
Roseland, NJ 7068
Office: (973) 983-5304
Fax: (585) 273-1383
Email: [email protected]