09/09/2024
Join the Sacramento Psychoanalytic Society on Friday, October 18th from 6 PM to 8 PM as we gather for an evening of wine, cheese, and talking about the magic and charm of process groups for therapists.
Research confirms that when experiential groups are part of therapists’ training, they have a significant positive impact on the personal and professional growth of the therapists. These groups have recently increased in popularity both because of the availability of online groups and the stresses of the pandemic. Conducting them online poses specific challenges that must be addressed. In this presentation, Martha Gilmore, PhD, and Haim Weinberg, PhD, will explore lessons learned from leading groups designed for therapists, review the literature about training process groups for therapists, and discuss the dilemmas that are part of these groups. Ethical questions and the difference between training process groups and therapy groups will be presented. During the presentation, a demonstration group with volunteers from the audience will be experienced. Observing and discussing this demo group will enrich the learning experience.
A significant piece of our here-and-now experience is becoming aware of the dynamics created by the conglomeration of our identities, cultural upbringings, and current social norms/expectations. Dr. Gilmore and Dr. Weinberg will call attention to recapitulations of power, privilege, and oppression as they arise in the group, acknowledging differences in identity, bias, and blind spots, to model vulnerability and help create a group climate of willingness to address difficult topics.
"Every therapist should have a therapy group for themselves to prevent burnout and for their continued professional and personal growth." — Irvin D. Yalom
Dr. Weinberg is a licensed psychologist in California (PSY 23243) & Israel, in private practice in Sacramento, California, with more than 35 years of experience. He is also a group analyst and Certified Group Psychotherapist. He published books on Internet groups and about Fairy Tales and the Social Unconscious, and co-edited a book about the large group and a series of books about the social unconscious. He has received several awards including the Harold Bernard Group Psychotherapy Training Award and the Ann Alonso Award for Excellence in Psychodynamic Group Therapy.
Martha Gilmore, PhD, CGP, AGPA – Life Fellow is a licensed psychologist and Certified Group Psychotherapist with the Sacramento Center for Psychotherapy in Davis and Sacramento. She has over forty years of experience conducting psychotherapy groups and extensive experience in the training and supervision of group psychotherapy at local, national, and international levels. She is a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and Clinical Professor (Retired) at the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science. She is a frequent presenter at AGPA and international meetings and has served as Co-Chair of the Annual Meeting Committee of AGPA and as Secretary of the AGPA board. Her areas of specialty include relational individual, couple, & group psychotherapy and online processtraining groups for mental health professionals.
This event will cost $25 for community members, and we offer a student tier for $10. Wine and snacks will be provided. Don't miss this chance to connect with your colleagues, and to come together as a community to consider new ideas which can stimulate your own reflections and insights!
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