64th Annual Conference

Friday, March 9

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-6:00 P.M.

Master Workshop 63

Working Relationally in Group

Open to participants with more than ten years of group psychotherapy experience.

Chair:

Richard M. Billow, Ph.D., Director, Group Program, Postdoctoral Program, Derner Institute, Garden City, New York

This workshop introduces key concepts from relational group psychotherapy:  authority of group's therapist's psychology; authenticity and the "two faces" of the group therapist; basic conflict regarding thinking; the 3 levels of the container-contained; bonding; "primal affects" (LHK); and "passion."  Followed by demonstration group and discussion.

demonstration, didactic, experiential, sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Construct and extend their understanding of relational theory.
2. Identify as well as experience various patterns of intrapsychic and group process: LHK, symbiotic, commensal, parasitic relations.
3. Evaluate a repertoire of therapeutic interventions in group situations.

Course References:

1. Billow, R. (2003). Relational group psychotherapy:  From basic assumptions to passion.  London & NY: Jessica Kingsley
2. Grotstein, J. (2003). Introduction. In R. Billow, Relational Group Psychotherapy. 13-28.
3. Bion, W.(1977). Seven Servants: Four works. NY: Aronson.