Power & Vulnerability: Bridging differences and developing trust through the group process

Saturday & Sunday April 25 – 26, 2015

at the

Columbia School of Social Work 1255 Amsterdam Ave. (at 122nd Street)

New York, NY 10027

In small groups, the unconscious is brought to life. Interactions, metaphors and feelings emerge that are unique to each group. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of group to be equal to or greater than that of individual therapy. Leading groups requires specialized training. This weekend will provide an opportunity to begin learning new skills and enhance the skills you already possess. Observing the development of a live group is an educational experience that cannot be matched by didactic learning alone. Over the course of three live demonstration groups, we will be able to see unconscious power dynamics emerge and develop within the group. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, friends, and noted leaders in the field of group psychotherapy during this exciting weekend program.

How will attending this conference help you in leading a group?

56th Annual Conference on Group Psychotherapy

Featuring

Live Demonstration Group

Co-Lead by: Edward Elder, LMFT &

Judith C. White, LCSW, CGP

During the weekend, you will:

• Learn techniques to engage participants in initial group sessions.

• Observe three sessions of a live group.

• Process those sessions in small discussion groups.

• Participate in four sessions of an experiential group, led by senior faculty members.

• Explore the transferences that evolve during group.

• Learn specific interventions to explore group dynamics and power, create safety, and to allow for vulnerability in the group.

Please Register Here: http://postgradconference2015.eventbrite.com

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This community has had a long history of

innovation and creativity and has

trained many leaders in the psychoanalytic

world and in group psychotherapy.

Meet our Demonstration Group Leaders:

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56th Annual Group Psychotherapy Conference Faculty Joan Adams, LCSW, R Mary Armour, LCSW Janet Bauman, PhD, LCSW Richard Beck, LCSW Alice Byrne, LCSW, FAGPA Kare D’Amore, LCSW, BCD Jean-acques Debrot, LCSW Alida DeRussi, MS, LCSW Julie Edwards, LCSW-R Edward Elder, MHS, MDiv Elaine Gould, PhD Arthur Gray, PhD Robin Handburg, LCSW, CSAC Lilyn Hill, LCSW Rebecca Kalb, MSSA, LMSW Dianne Kaminsky, LCSW, BCD Lois Kennedy, PsyD Jerome Leff, LCSW, BCD Gladys Levy, MA, NCPsyA Louisa Livingston, PhD Martin S. Livingston, PhD Joseph Lynch, PhD George L. Lynn, PsyD, ABPP Judith Meadmore, LCSW, BCD Susan Mellan, LCSW Gwenn A. Nusbaum, LCSW Herbert Rabin, PhD, CGP, LFAGPA Judith Rabinowitz, LCSW Richard Satkin, LMSW Elizabeth Schretzman, LCSW Christopher Scott, LCSW, CGP Emanuel Shapiro, PhD Janice Warner, MS, LCSW Judith C. White, MS, LCSW, CGP Marcia Wood, LCSW, BCD Margaret Yard, PhD Isaac Youcha, LCSW, BCD

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Group Psychotherapy Training Program __________________________________

Co-Directors Edward Elder, LMFT Joseph Lynch, PhD

Conference Co-Chairs

Mary Armour, LCSW Alida DeRussi, LCSW

Conference Schedule

Saturday, April 25, 2015:

8:15-8:45 am: Check-in / Registration 8:45-9:25 am: Welcome Groups 9:30-10:45 am: Experiential Group I 11:00-11:15 am: Plenary Remarks 11:15 am-12:45 pm: Demonstration Group I 12:45-2:00 pm: Lunch 2:00-3:30 pm: Demonstration Group II 3:40-4:35 pm: Small Discussion Group 4:45-6:15 pm: Experiential Group II

Sunday, April 26, 2015:

8:30-9:00 am: Check-in 9:00-10:30 am: Experiential Group III 10:45 am-12:15 pm: Demonstration Group III 12:15-1:30 pm: Lunch 1:40-3:00 pm: Panel / Large Group Discussion 3:15-5:00 pm: Experiential Group IV 5:15-7: 00 pm: Reception

Ed Elder, LMFT is the Co-Director of the Group Psychotherapy Training Program and President-Elect of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society. He is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary, The Blanton-Peal Institute, and the Group Psychotherapy Training Program.

Judith C. White MS, LCSW, CGP is a senior faculty member/supervisor of the Group Psychotherapy Training Program and is certified as a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst for individuals and groups by the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. In addition, she is a certified sexuality therapist. She maintains a private practice of individual, group and couple psychotherapy.

Ed Elder

Judith White

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To Register, please click on the link below:

http://postgradconference2015.eventbrite.com

Postgrad's vitality is evident in the exchange of ideas amongst our professional colleagues at scientific events and social programs. We welcome the opportunity for you to get to know our community and to participate in this exciting and dynamic weekend conference.

Registration Fee: $190 Members of the Psychoanalytic Society Or Group Therapy Alumni Association: $160 Agency/Institutional Fee (3 or more): $130 Full-Time Students (proof / ID required): $130

Scholarship Opportunities Available

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Online Registration Deadline: Friday, 4/17 at 5pm Payments made by check must be postmarked by 4/15/15.

• Online payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

• Option to mail in check with online registration: • Checks should be made payable to:

“Institute of the Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society” and mailed to: J. Lynch, Ph.D; 420 W. 255th St., Bronx, NY 10471 Please see instructions on eventbrite.com website listed above. Include the following information with your check:

Name & Degree Street / Apt. # City/State/Zip Phone & email

Registration Information: Early Registration

is advised;

space is limited.