62nd Annual Conference

Co-Therapy Led Group Psychotherapy:  Countertransference, Conflict, and  Cohesion
 

Chairs:        

Barbara Kidder, M.A., Private Practice, Seattle, WA

Eugene Kidder, M. Div., CGP, Private Practice, Seattle, WA

This workshop explores and engages the complexities of countertransference which, develop within and between cotherapists and their group members. We will examine ways the intersubjective experience in relationship allows the co therapy team to manage and master conflict, aiding in the achievement of a cohesive, working psychotherapy group.

experiential-sharing of work experiences-didactic-demonstration

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. State two ways a cotherapy team can address conflict.

2. List criteria for selection of appropriate colleagues as cotherapists.

References:

1.  Roller, B. and Nelson, V. (1991).The Art of Co-therapy. London / New York: The Guildford Press.

2.  Polsby, G. (1996). Co-therapy: An Interpersonal Encounter, by National Group Psychotherapy Institute Conference on Interpersonal and Existentila Group Therapy. 

3.  Bernard, H. Drob, S, and Lifshutz, H. (1987). Compatibility Between Co-therapists: An Empirical Report Psychotherapy, 24(1).