65th Annual Conference

Saturday, February 23
All-Day Workshops
8:45 A.M.-12:00 Noon & 2:15-5:30 P.M.
 

Workshop 75a

Coming to our Senses: Somatic Psychology and Group Therapy

Chair:

Suzanne Cohen, Ed.D., CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice, Wellesley, Massachusetts

Sensory experience and the body's intelligence bring the group fully into the here and now, leading to a deeper understanding and meaning of self and self in relationships. Through movement to music, demonstration of leader techniques, and sensory based consultation, we will study the power of sensory awareness as it leads to development, interpersonal connection, and group cohesiveness.
experiential-demonstration-didactic-sharing of work experiences
 

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:
1. Identify and differentiate cognitions, emotions, and body experiences.
2. Utilize techniques that help group members to increase somatic awareness.
3. Utilize grounding and centering for self-soothing; and for clarification of self-experience.
 

Course References:

1. Aposhyan, S. (2004) Body-Mind Psychotherapy. New York: WW Norton.
2. Bakal, D. (1999) Minding the Body. New York: Guilford Press.
3. Cohen, S. L. (1997) Working with resistance to experiencing and expressing emotions in group therapy. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy.

4. Kurtz, R. (1990) Body-centered Psychotherapy. Mendocino, CA: LifeRhythm.

5. Ogden, P., Minton, K., Pain, C. (2006) Trauma and the Body: Theory and Practice of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. New York: WW Norton.