65th Annual Conference

Thursday, February 21

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-6:00 P.M.

Workshop 24

The Need to be Liked: Implications for Group Therapists and Members

Chairs:   

Jeffrey Hudson, M.Ed., LPC, CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, Austin, Texas

Andrea Pully, M.Ed., LPC, CGP, Private Practice, Austin, Texas

Our need to be liked is universal. This workshop will help participants examine group leaders’ and members’ need to be liked, identify clinical issues where leaders may be inclined to be liked rather than be effective, and discuss ways to welcome and explore negative transferences with interest and freedom.
didactic-demonstration-experiential-sharing of work experiences
 

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Identify group-related behaviors that were valued in the leader’s family.
2. Distinguish clinical issues that may stimulate the leader’s need to be liked.

3. List guidelines for establishing a group culture where members are free to love and hate constructively.
 

Course References:

1. Gans, J. S. and Weber, R. L. (2003). The Group Therapist’s Shame: A Much Undiscussed Topic. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 53, 395-416.
2. Horwitz, L. (2000). Narcissistic Leadership in Psychotherapy Groups. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 48, 311-326.
3. Rosenthal, L. (1987). Resolving Resistance in Group Psychotherapy. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson Inc.
4. Sussman, M. B. (Ed.). (1995). A Perilous Calling: the Hazards of Psychotherapy Practice. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.