Group Psychotherapy, Start To Finish
This program was presented on May 31, 2008
Presenter: Bea Liebenberg, MSW, CGP
Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Introduction
This one day workshop is open to all clinicians, but especially those who:
- Have considered adding group therapy to their practices
- Are interested in sorting out the nuts and bolts of group treatment
- Have encountered problems in leading groups
- Have never been a patient in a psychotherapy group
- Are reluctant to refer patients for group treatment
The workshop's focus will be on clinical techniques and other considerations in group work through didactic and experiential learning. Participants will learn, via talks, discussion, and through a demonstration group, the basics of starting and maintaining psychotherapy groups.
Objectives
This workshop is designed to help participants
- Plan and initiate a psychotherapy group
- Assess patients' suitability for group therapy
- Address typical difficulties in the early phase of a group's life
- Utilize the therapeutic factors that make for effective group treatment
- Manage terminations, appropriate and otherwise
Presenter
Bea Liebenberg, MSW, CGP is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, an honor bestowed on her in recognition of her long and outstanding career as a teacher, supervisor, presenter and writer on the subject of group work. She is also a charter faculty member of the Washington School of Psychiatry's National Group Psychotherapy Institute, and has taught, trained and supervised students in the School's Advanced Psychotherapy Training program.
Location
The Washington School of Psychiatry
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20016
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CE/CME Award - 5
The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education for psychologists. The Washington School maintains responsibility for the program. The School is approved by the Social Work Board of the State of Maryland as a provider of continuing education for social workers. The School is approved by the Medical Society of Maryland (MEDCHI) for continuing education for psychiatrists.
Fee - $150.00
Registration
Please call the School at 202-237-2700 to register. You can also use the conference registration form to register for this seminar by faxing it to WSP at 202-237-2730, or mail the form to: Washington School of Psychiatry, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20016-4118.
Cancellations and Refunds
Refunds will be made for cancellations received at the School office in writing prior to May 23 and are subject to a non - refundable administrative fee of $50.
Disclosure of Commercial Support and the Unlabeled use of a commercial product
No member of the planning committee and no member of the faculty for this event have a financial interest or other relationship with any commercial product(s) discussed in this educational presentation.