64th Annual Conference

Saturday, March 10

Early Bird Open Sessions

7:30-8:30 A.M.

Session 215

Experiential Groups for Therapists in Training: Preserving the Potential

Chair:

Joseph Kobos, Ph.D., ABPP, CGP, FAGPA,

Presenter:

Robert Bennet, M.D., FAPA, CGP, Member, Dallas Group Analytic Practice, Dallas, Texas

Myrna Little, Ph.D., CGP, Member, Dallas Group Analytic Practice, Dallas, Texas

Scott Nelson, Ph.D., CGP, Member, Dallas Group Analytic Practice, Dallas, Texas

Students often find themselves losing the inspiration that motivated their training. A psychodynamic group provides space where human values are respected, frustrations aired, and purpose explored. This workshop contrasts experiential groups with trainees to patient and support groups, explores the facilitator's role, and addresses the relationship to the training Institution.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Differentiate the subtle but essential differences in facilitating experiential groups with trainees to those with patient populations or peer experiential groups.
2. Discuss the leader's unique role as facilitator as opposed to therapist.
3. Distinguish the various complexities of the relationship between the facilitator and the training Institution.
 

Course References:

1. Battegay, R. (1983). The Value of Analytic Self-Experience Groups in the Training of Psychotherapists. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. 33, 199.
2. Day, M. (1993). Training and Supervision in Group Psychotherapy, in Comprehensive Group Psychotherapy. E. Kaplan. (Ed.). Baltimore: Williams & Williams.
3. Horwitz,L. (1999). Exciting Opportunities Ahead. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. 49, 87-90.