Harnessing the therapeutic power of group therapy is a complex and multi-faceted process. This workshop utilizes didactic and experiential approaches to examine and discuss specific factors that if not addressed can prevent a group leader from establishing and sustaining an effective group. Topics to be examined include: 1) Modern Analytic innovations in the treatment of pre-oedipal disorders; 2) methods to facilitate integration of new members and the prevention of premature termination; 3) the application of Modern Analytic theory and technique to short-term treatment; 4) the impact of gender on resistances and group process. Recent research on neuroscience and the impact of the interpersonal matrix of the group on neuroplasticity will be examined.

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Pre-oedipal patients in group therapy challenge the skill, discipline and self-awareness of the group leader. Using a didactic and experiential format, this workshop will address how the pre-oedipal patient affects the group structure and content. We will focus on resistances to progressive emotional communication presented by the pre-oedipal patient. Participants will be offered a theoretical and technical structure from which to understand the concept of induced feelings - a specific type of countertransference feelings which can be clinically useful when conceptualizing and formulating therapeutic interventions. Workshop material will be presented through participant discussion, experiential demonstration, case material and clinical examples.

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Countertransference is an essential source of information which enables therapists to understand their clients and formulate curative interventions. Utilizing didactic and experiential formats, this weekend training will discuss and demonstrate the unique ways in which countertransference feelings manifest and are used therapeutically in the group setting. Topics will include: recognizing induced feelings, defining and working with subjective and objective countertransference, tolerating and working with negative countertransference, and techniques for formulating maturational interventions. Case examples and clinical supervision will be used to demonstrate key technical and theoretical themes.

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