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.

Joan Adams, LCSW, R Mary Armour, LCSW Janet Bauman, PhD, LCSW Richard Beck, LCSW Alice Byrne, LCSW, FAGPA Karen D’Amore, LCSW, BCD Jean-Jacques 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

Co-Directors Edward Elder, LMFT Joseph Lynch, PhD

(917) 889-4883 (917) 576-7824 http://postgradinstitute.org

Group Psychotherapy Training Program

56th Annual Group Psychotherapy Conference

Faculty

Making Connections…

Power and Vulnerability Bridging differences and developing trust through

the group process

presents

56th Annual Conference on Group Psychotherapy

Featuring Live Demonstration Group

Co-Led by Edward Elder, LMHC

and Judith C. White, LCSW, CGP

Saturday and Sunday April 25-26, 2015

at the Columbia School of Social Work

1255 Amsterdam Ave. (at 122 St.) New York, NY 10027

PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY & INSTITUTE

Conference Co-Chairs Mary Armour, LCSW Alida DeRussi, LCSW

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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 Break 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 Break 1:40-3:00 pm: Panel / Large Group Discussion 3:15-5:00 pm: Experiential Group IV 5:15-7:00 pm: Reception

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Registration Information Early Registration is advised; space is limited.

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

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

and e-mail Joe Lynch, PhD, drjlynch@aol.com to secure group assignments

OR Mail Registration with Check* to:

J. Lynch, Ph.D; 420 W. 255th St., Bronx, NY 10471

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Name & Degree e-mail Street / Apt. # City/State/Zip Phone

*Make Checks Payable to: Institute of the Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society

How can attending this conference help you in leading a group? 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.

PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY & INSTITUTE

Demonstration Group Leaders

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.