WEEKEND TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The essence of the modern group process can be attributed to a systematic method of enhancing identifications between and among the group members. In addition to being alert to the multiple transferences and resistances being played out in the group setting, we utilize the theoretical construct of bridging to bring the members together for therapeutic advantage. This workshop will address the basic concepts differentiating modern group process from traditional group process and explore the techniques and interventions that are unique to the application of modern group process.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. List and describe at least three uses of bridging to empower the group process;

2. Utilize different types of bridging in the group setting;

3. List the protective and maturational functions of contact function when working with pre-oedipal patients in group;

4. Observe how internal conflicts become tangible as they are projected onto other group members;

5. Recognize the existence of countertransference feelings as a tool for resolving resistances;

6. Apply techniques to work with the under- and over-insulated group member;

7. Describe the purpose of “joining” a group member’s defenses;

8. Describe how joining, mirroring, and reflecting are used in a dyad to further maturation / progressive communication.

Skill Level and Target Audience: All

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