62nd Annual Conference

Dominick E. Grundy, Ph.D., CGP, Consultant, Graduate School Center, CUNY,

New York, NY

There are many writing groups out there, but leaders often have writing skills only, or group skills only. Let's bridge the gap. The lonely writer and the group setting perfectly complement each other. Group can support and develop writing by helping its members draw from within but also be authentically responsive to others.

didactic–experiential-sharing of work experiences-demonstration

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Practice writing in the group setting

2. Utilize group setting to foster creativity

3. List leadership skills for leaders of writing groups

4. Integrate creativity into a "busy' professional lifespace

5. Distinguish aspects of group behaviors that are therapeutic in writing groups

References:

1.  Grundy, D. (1989). Writing, Counseling and the University. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 16, 193-200.

2.  Kevaler-Adler, S. (1992). An object relations view of creative process and group process. Group, 16, 47-58.

3.  Nuland, S.B. (6 July, 2003). Artist Heal Thyself (and Then Everybody Else). The New York Times. Arts and Leisure Section AR 25.