66th Annual Conference

Saturday, February 21

All-Day Workshops

9:00 - 11:30 A.M. & 1:30 - 4:00 P.M.

Workshop 66a 

The '3 R's':  Resistance, Rebellion, and Refusal in Group.

Chair:                

Richard M. Billow, Ph.D., ABPP, CGP, Director, Group Program, Derner Institute, Adelphi University, Great Neck, New York

This workshop demonstrates and discusses a relational model of group interaction and process.  The “3 R’s”--resistance, rebellion, and refusal—released from the exclusive domain of psychopathology includes the group therapist as well as other group members in situations of mutual discovery, legitimate difference and debate, independent thinking, and new modes of relating. 

demonstration-experiential-didactic-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendees will be able to:

1. Expand and extend their understanding of relational theory.

2. Identify as well as experience the various patterns of resistance, rebellion, and refusal.

3. Increase their  repertoire of therapeutic interventions in group situations.

4. Increase their awareness of legitimate and appropriate moves and counter moves to the therapist's interventions.

Course References:

1. Billow, R. M.  (2006) The three R’s of group:  Resistance, rebellion, and refusal. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 56, 259-284.

2. Bion, W. R.  (1961).  Experiences in Groups.  London: Tavistock.

3. Grotstein, J. (2003)  Introduction.  In RMBillow, Relational group psychotherapy: From basic assumptions to passion.  London & NY: Jessica Kingsley, pp. 13-28.