66th Annual Conference

Friday, February 20

Morning Open Sessions

10:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

Session 307

Levels of Intervention in Psychodynamic Group Psychotherapy

Chair:                

Philip J. Flores, Ph.D., ABPP, CGP, LFAGPA, Private Practice, Marietta, Georgia

Panelists:           

Stewart Aledort, M.D., CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, Washington, DC

Sara J. Emerson, MSW, LICSW, CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Elliot Zeisel, Ph.D., LCSW, CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, New York, New York

Psychodynamic group psychotherapy has evolved over the last few years into a generic model of group treatment which emphasizes three primary levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal and group-as-a-whole) of interventions. In this open session, four different group leaders will present each of their particular approaches (attachment theory, self-psychology, modern analytic, and omnipotent child). After a brief introduction, Dr. Flores will lead a demonstration group. Panelists will then provide commentary on the demo group, comparing and contrasting their different styles and levels of intervention.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Identify the Three Primary Levels of Intervention in Psychdynamic Group Psychotherapy.

2. Differentiate Which Level of Intervention is Most Appropriate at Different Stages of group Development.

3. Contrast and Compare Different Levels of Intervention as they relate to four different Leadership Styles.

Course References:

1. Flores, P. (2004) Addiction as an Attachment Disorder, Jason Aronson Press, NY, NY.

2. Ormont, L. (1991). Use of the Group in Resolving the Subjective Countertransference. Int. Jour. of Grp. Psych. 41, 433-448.

3. Aledort, S. (2002) The Omnipotent Child Syndrome: the role of passionately held bad fits in the formation of identity. Int. Jour. of Grp. Psych. 52, 67-89.