67th Annual Conference

Thursday, February 25

Afternoon Workshops

2:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Workshop 34

Adolescent Group Psychotherapy: Method, Madness, and the Basics

Presented in cooperation with the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists

Chair:                

Andrew P. Pojman, Ed.D., CGP, Adjunct Professor, Wright Institute, Berkeley, California

This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the basics of adolescent group treatment, group culture, formation, dynamics, and process.  Using a sharing of work experiences and a demonstration group, specific techniques useful in the treatment of this challenging population will be highlighted. (Participants should bring a copy of the Adolescent Course manual or purchase one at the Conference.)

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Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Describe their understanding of how to develop, run, and maintain an adolescent group.

2. Describe the various stages of group development and how it impacts the group process.

3. List at least three specific therapeutic techniques or interventions useful in adolescent group treatment.

Course References:

Aronson, S., Scheidlinger, S., & Hajal, R. (2002). Group Treatment of the Adolescent:  Outpatient, Inpatient, and School. Madison, CT.: International Universities Press.

Pojman, A. (2009) Adolescent Group Psychotherapy: Method, Madness, and the Basics. New York: AGPA

Rachman, A., & Ceccoli, V. (1995). Analyst self-disclosure in adolescent groups. In P. Kymissis & Halperin (Eds.), Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents (pp. 155- 167), Washington D.C.: American Psychiatric Press.

Shechtman, Z. (2006). Group Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents: Theory, Research, and Practice. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.