AGPA serves as the voice of group therapy for mental health clinicians and the public-at-large, both nationally and internationally. The AGPA provides vital information on group psychotherapy in a variety of ways. Our efforts provide global access to group psychotherapy education and professional development, research, and outreach services. AGPA promotes awareness about the healing power of group. Learn more about our organization.
It’s Raffle Time!
AGPA and the Group Foundation are having their annual raffle, Group Works for Communities and we invite you to participate in this fun event with a chance for exciting prizes donated through our friends and corporate partners. Buy your tickets today! Winners will be drawn during the virtual AGPA Connect 2022 (you do not need to be present to win).
Registration Is Open For
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Group Leadership: DEI Consultants Respond to Excerpts of the Video Series "GROUP"
Moderator: Jan Morris, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
Chairs: Aaron Black, PhD, CGP, FAGPA; Elliot Zeisel, PhD, LCSW, CGP,
DFAGPA Panelists: Aziza Belcher-Platt, PhD; Farooq Mohyuddin, MD, CGP, FAGPA; Michele Ribeiro, EdD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
The YouTube series, "GROUP" serves as the basis for clinical consultation with three diversity, equity and inclusion experts. Drs. Aziza Belcher- Platt, Michele Ribeiro and Farooq Mohyuddin review "GROUP" segments with Drs. Elliot Zeisel and Aaron Black. The consultation illustrates ways to maximize group therapists' theoretical understanding and clinical skills in working with issues of race, racism and discrimination. This program also models a commitment to lifelong learning through continued education and consultation.
This recorded training is complimentary for members; 1.0 CE credits are available at $20.00 for members. Access and 1.0 CE credits are $40.00 for nonmembers. (Login required for member pricing.)
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AGPA Connect 2022
Early Registration Rate Extended Until February 7!
Join us for Virtual AGPA Connect 2022,"Uniting Through Groups: Pathways to Understanding and Inclusion." 
Virtual AGPA Connect 2022 is right around the corner—are you as excited as we are?! It's not too late to register or apply for a Group Foundation scholarship. You will be amazed at the opportunities to grow, expand your knowledge, and connect with others, even in this year's virtual format.
Special Institute Presentation: Monday, February 28
• Special Institute: "Group Therapy in a Time of Racial Reckoning and Unrest" with Kenneth V. Hardy, PhD
Two-Day Institute: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 1-2
• Institute Opening Plenary Session
• Process Group Experience Sections
• Specific Interest Sections
Three-Day Conference: Thursday-Saturday, March 3-5
• Special Events
• Thursday, March 3
• Friday, March 4
• Saturday, March 5
Click here to register/modify your registration for Virtual AGPA Connect 2022.
Have you renewed your AGPA Membership?
All memberships were due for renewal by June 30. Renewing your membership is easy! Go to http://member.agpa.org or call 212-477-2677 or toll free 877-668-2472.
Apply for a Scholarship to Attend Virtual AGPA Connect 2022!
CLICK HERE to begin your application for a Group Foundation scholarship to attend AGPA Connect 2022! Details on the scholarships available for AGPA Connect 2022 can be found here, and be sure to check out our Scholarship FAQs if you have any questions/concerns.
Early Decision Deadline EXTENDED TO January 18, 2022
Has your question not been answered? Email Tamzen Naegele at tamzennaegele@agpa.org for all other scholarship inquiries.
Do you want to Help Change Lives? Make a Gift to the Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health Today!
Do you believe that group interventions create opportunities for healing and personal change? Then please support the Group Foundation as it invests in scholarships, research, community outreach, and robust on-line resources that are key to building a powerful network of practitioners across the nation and around the world. The importance of this work has only increased with the challenges our world faces today during the pandemic and ongoing social justice issues. Contributions can be made online at https://member.agpa.org/agpa/givenow.
Click here for resources on social justice and anti-racism for clinicians.
AGPA responds to the COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for resources on telehealth, practice regulations, self-care for clinicians and AGPA’s public response.