Our Group Therapy Networking and Discussion Events are now monthly!
Nov 9, 2018 11:30 A.M.- 1:30 P.M.
2665 Marine Way Mountain View, CA. 94043
Network and increase group referrals
Launch your new therapy group.
Discuss group therapy challenges.
Join a new community.
Connect with colleagues who lead, or are interested in leading therapy groups. Come share information, exchange ideas and expand your community. Don’t forget your business cards and marketing materials!
RSVP: DrNWesson@CSGP.org For more info go to our website: CSGP.org
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Upcoming CSGP Group Psychotherapy workshop
Complex Group Therapy Issues: with Jamie Moran, LCSW, CGP
Oct 27, 2018 9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M.
This course has been cancelled.
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Would you like to become a Certified Group Psychotherapist ?
The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA.org)offers you the opportunity to be fully certified as a group psychotherapist (AGPA.org). This certification(CGP which stands for Certified Group Psychotherapist) will mean to those looking for a group that you are fully trained and have participated in coursework and supervision to become a group psychotherapist. So you will stand out and become known or better known as a group psychotherapist. Many therapists build or expand their practices around group therapy. For further information contact the American Group Psychotherapy Association, AGPA.org
If you are interested in this program please contact: DrNWesson@CSGP.org Nancy Wesson, Ph.D., CGP.
The Center for the Study of Group Psychotherapy
Who We Are:
The Center for the Study of Group Psychotherapy (CSGP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting group psychotherapy and providing group psychotherapy training for mental health professionals. CSGP is dedicated to promoting group psychotherapy as a highly beneficial form of psychotherapy. We are also a community of group psychotherapists who offer support to group psychotherapists. CSGP promotes group therapy through networking activities and by reaching out to all mental health professionals through our website and our events.
What We Offer:
CSGP offers CE-eligible (BBS/BOP) coursework on developing and increasing leadership skills in therapy groups, as well as providing advanced training on handling challenging clinical dilemmas in group therapy. Our trainings are applicable to many different types of groups, including psychoeducational, psychotherapy, and professionally led support groups and to a multitude of settings including private practice, agency, medical settings, and other organizations. Our coursework allows professionals to learn techniques and methods essential to running effective groups.
Why Group Psychotherapy?
Group psychotherapy offers many advantages over individual psychotherapy. From a therapeutic standpoint, group psychotherapy better addresses some psychological issues, for example, the treatment of individuals struggling with social skills, social isolation, and interpersonal relationships. For both mental health professionals and clients, group psychotherapy can be a cost-effective way of providing and receiving psychotherapy.
In Group psychotherapy a client learns about his or her interpersonal impact on others and how to increase relatedness and connection with others within and outside of the group.
Group psychotherapy also offers important therapeutic benefits that cannot be provided in one-on-one sessions with the client. Group psychotherapy offers a significantly different therapeutic alliance as an alliance is formed with the group itself and not just the therapist. In addition, group psychotherapy offers interpersonal feedback from peers, a factor highly valued by group participants. The group setting also allows individuals an alternate way of working through attachment issues. Group psychotherapy offers group members opportunities to try out new behaviors and take on new roles in a safe environment.