The Essential Skills of the Group Psychotherapist: Since most human problems are interpersonal, group psychotherapy is often the most effective treatment. Yet, most psychotherapists receive little training in group facilitation. Leading a group requires a distinct set of skills. This six-hour class teaches an approach to group therapy, based on effective communication skills. This new competence will enable a facilitator to guide a group in developing a positive therapeutic group culture. Participants learn, review and practice specific group psychotherapy interventions applicable to a broad range of theoretical orientations.

Cost: $95.00

April 22, 2006, 10:00 - 4:30 PM
July 15, 2006, 10:00 - 4:30 PM

The Hearts of Men:More men are participating in individual, group and family psychotherapy. However many therapists continue to see men as difficult to engage as clients. Perhaps some of this is due to a lack of sufficient experience and understanding of men’s emotional lives. This six-hour class will explore new understandings of men’s psychological development and the male mode of feeling. Participants learn approaches to psychotherapy that make it more relevant and acceptable to men. Men and women are welcome.

Cost: $95.00

May 20, 2006, 10:00 - 4:30 PM
August 26, 2006, 10:00 - 4:30 PM

Training Group for Group Psychotherapists
We meet as a process oriented group for the first hour and a half. Participants are encouraged to interact authentically, learning from their experiences as group members. They observe the interventions used by an experienced group therapist, and then discuss the group process with the group leader, exploring the thinking behind the interventions. A new group will be forming soon, call for day and time.
(2 CEU's for each group meeting.)