Chair:              

Michael Frank, M.A., MFT, CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, Los Angeles,

California

Since a psychotherapy group is a complex, nonlinear, adaptive (i.e., chaotic) system, knowing about chaos theory can help us understand how groups form, develop, and function. This interactive workshop will explore chaos theory concepts and how to apply them to the practice of group psychotherapy. No prior knowledge of chaos theory is required.

didactic-demonstration-experiential-sharing of work experiences

Course References:

1. Gray, W. (1981). System-forming aspects of general systems theory, group forming and group

    functioning. Living Groups, James E. Durkin, ed. New York: Brunner/Mazel.

2. Rubenfeld, S. (2001). Group Therapy and Complexity Theory. International Journal of Group

    Psychotherapy, 51(4), 449-471.

3. Gleik, J. (1988). Chaos. Making a New Science. New York: Penguin Books.