63rd Annual Conference

9:00 A.M.-5:45 P.M.

Chair:         

Judye Hess, Ph.D., CGP, Associate Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, California

Workshop participants will learn a variety of techniques from Gestalt therapy, Psychodrama and Encounter which will help them build skills of direct communication. Remaining in the here-and-now, revealing statements behind questions are among the guidelines which will promote an intense and immediate group experience.

Experiential-demonstration-didactic-sharing of work experiences

The attendee will be able to: 

1. Identify the stages of group development and learn to use appropriate interventions at each stage.

2. Utilize confrontation in group therapy without encouraging scapegoating behavior.

3. Integrate techniques for enhancing self-awareness and honest communication in groups.

1. Cortright, B., Kahn, M., & Hess, J.,(2001). Speaking from the Heart: Integral T groups as a way of training psychotherapists. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology,35(2), 127-142

2. Schutz, W. (1975). Elements of Encounter. New York: Bantam Books.

3. Heider, J. (1985). The Tao of Leadership. New York: Bantam Books.