65th Annual Conference

Friday, February 22

Morning Workshops

10:00 A.M.-1:15 P.M.

Workshop 54

Politics and Passion of Intimate Relationships with Couples and Group Therapy

Chairs:         

Darryl Feldman, Ph.D., ABPP, CGP, Private Practice, Dix Hills, New York
Gloria Batkin Kahn, Ed.D., ABPP, CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, New York, New York
 

Integration of group process with Imago relationship therapy will be shown to be effective in addressing both power struggles and passion in relationships. A new treatment paradigm utilizing a separate relationship-focused group therapy for partners as an adjunct to couples work will be demonstrated and discussed.
demonstration-experiential-didactic-sharing of work experiences
 

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Describe two aspects of the "couples dialogue" which mitigate power struggles in the couple.
2. Specify two curative factors in group therapy that ameliorate relationship difficulties.
3. Cite two techniques a group therapist might employ to deal with projective gridlocks.
 

Course References:

1. Adams, K. (2006). Falling Forevers: The price of chronic shock. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 56, 127-167.
2. Brok, A. (2004). Couple Dynamics, Group Dynamics, General Dynamics? The impact of group on couples and some thoughts on training for couples therapy. Group. 28(2) 127-141.
3. Hendrix, H., & Hunt, H. (2004). Receiving Love: Transform your relationship by letting yourself be loved. New York: Atria.
4. Kahn, G., & Feldman, D. (2007). Utilization of Separate Group Therapy as an Adjunctive Modality for Couples Treatment. Group (in Press).