64th Annual Conference
Friday, March 9
Afternoon Open
Sessions
2:45-6:00
P.M.
Session
311
The Role
of the Therapist's Theory on the Development of the Group Culture
Chair:
Stewart Aledort, M.D., CGP,
Clinical Faculty, Washington Psychoanalytic Society,
Washington, DC
Panelists:
Sara Emerson,
LICSW, M.S.W., CGP, FAGPA,
Private Practice,
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Philip Flores,
Ph.D., ABPP, CGP, FAGPA,
Private Practice,
Atlanta, Georgia
Elliot Zeisel,
LCSW, Ph.D., CGP, FAGPA,
Faculty, Training Analyst,
Center for Modern Analytic Studies, New York, New York
A panel of leading
group analysts present four different theories: Relational, Modern
Analytic, Omnipotent Child, and Attachment. They will explore the
complexities of intersubjective experiences and attachments in the
achievement and shaping of a group culture. They will further
examine the role of the therapist, the impact of passion and power,
the levels of intimacy and the failures within each theory. Dr.
Zeisel will lead a demonstration group selected from the audience.
Our session will conclude with audience and panelist discussion.
Learning
Objectives:
The attendee will
be able to:
1. Identify the
differences and similarities in the four theories.
2. Discuss the
impact of the therapist's theory on the group culture.
3. Identify the
impact of each theory on the behavior of the therapist.
Course References:
1. Aledort, S.
(2002). The Omnipotent Child Syndrome: The role of passionately held
bad fits in the formation of identity. International Journal of
Group Psychotherapy. 52, 67-89.
2. Ormont, L. (1991)
Use of Group in Resolving the Subjective Countertransference.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. 41, 433-448.
3. Flores, P. (2004).
Addiction as an Attachment Disorder. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson
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