Chair:              

Gregory MacColl, CSW, CGP, Private Practice, New York, New York

Although many a group therapist is aware of the benefit of receiving patient's criticism, it can be a daunting challenge when several members find fault! Through sharing of our experiences and group demonstration, we will attempt to understand this valuable moment and find new and creative ways to intervene!

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Course References:

1. Yalom, I. (1985). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. New York: Basic

    Books.

2. Gans, J. & Alonso, A. (1998). Difficult patients: Their construction in group therapy. International

    Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 48, 311-326.

3. Ormont, L. (1970). The use of objective countertransference to resolve group

    resistances. Group Process, 3, 95-110.