63rd Annual Conference

Thursday, February 23

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-6:00 P.M.

Workshop 25

Healing the Split Inside: A Systems-Centered ® Path to Happiness and Success

Presented in cooperation with the

Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute

Chair:   

Richard O’Neill, Ph.D., FAClinP, CGP, Associate Professor, SUNY

Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

Members will learn a central Systems-Centered (SCT®) method-- functional subgrouping (joining on similarities)--to develop a context for exploring and healing splits in their groups and in themselves. The theoretical basis for this method will be presently, and integrated with research on happiness and success.

Experiential-demonstration-didactic-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Describe the Systems-Centered method of subgrouping;

2. Utilized the subgrouping method in a group;

3. Report recent research results on happiness, success, and SCT.

Course References:

1. Agazarian, Y. (2001). A Systems-Centered Approach to Inpatient Group Psychotherapy. London: Jessica Kingsley.

2. Lakein, A. (1974). How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life. New York: Penguin.

3. Roizen, M. & Stephenson, F. (1999). Real Age: Are you as young as you

can be? New York: Harper Collins.