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Donald A. Shaskan, MD
Distinguished Fellow AGPA

Hyman S. Morgenstern, MD
Clinical Member AGPA
Erika Chance, PhD
Fellow AGPA
Charles O’shea, MSW
Clinical Member AGPA
Martin Steiner, MD
Fellow AGPA
Franklin H. Ernst, Jr., MD
Fellow AGPA
Gordon W. Gritter, MD
Clinical Member AGPA
Robert L. Goulding, M
Distinguished Fellow AGPA
Joseph P. Concannon, ACSW
Fellow AGPA
Irvin D. Yalom, MD
Distinguished Fellow AGPA
James E. Yates, MD
Clinical Member AGPA
Philip Mass, MSW
Clinical Member AGPA
David A. Rovno, MD
Clinical Member AGPA
Ivan B. Gendzel, MD
Fellow AGPA
Donald T. Brown, MD
Fellow AGPA
Elaine Cooper Lonergan, PhD
Fellow AGPA
Nick Kanas, MD
Fellow AGPA
Connie Concannon, LCSW
Fellow AGPA
Sandra Todd, LCSW
Clinical Member AGPA
Judith Simon, PhD
Fellow AGPA
Geoffrey Shaskan, LCSW
Clinical Member AGPA
Art Raisman, PhD
Clinical Member AGPA
Geraldine Alpert, PhD
Fellow AGPA
John Rochios, PhD
Clinical Member AGPA
Barbara Squire Ilfeld, MSN, RNCS
Clinical Member AGPA

 

The Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society (NCGPS) is a professional organization for therapists interested in group psychotherapy. Established over 40 years ago, it is the regional chapter of the American Group Psychotherapy Association ( AGPA), the primary voice for group psychotherapists in the United States. Like the parent organization, NCGPS  sponsors a variety of training experiences and provides a forum for discussion of professional issues related to the practice of group psychotherapy. In addition to training opportunities, NCGPS provides a variety of  services to group therapists, other mental health professionals and the community at large:

Training Opportunities and Services Include:

  • Directory of Group Psychotherapy in Northern California. This extensive, cross indexed listing of group therapists and types of therapy groups  is provided in both an on-line version and also a print version.

  • The Annual Conference/Training Institute at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove. This two and one-half day residential training event features master group therapists, selected for their demonstrated expertise in clinical group psychotherapy, as well as didactic and experiential teaching. It occurs annually in June.

  • The  CGP Training Program.  This is  an intensive training program in group psychotherapy designed to provide the training needed for qualified mental health professionals to become Certified Group Psychotherapists

  • The Group Therapy Information and Referral Service.  This community  service allows both patients and mental health professionals  individualized assistance in finding appropriate groups. It can be reached by calling 415-442-1976, the NCGPS Voice Mail.

  • The NCGPS Newsletter. This is published three times a year and features articles and information of interest to group psychotherapists.

  • The "Evening With The Masters" Series. These are small group learning opportunities, provided by senior group therapists, occurring  throughout the year.

  • The Fall Event and Spring Event. All day educational events featuring well-known experts with unique views of group psychotherapy.

  • Peer Consultation Groups. Monthly meetings of 6-10 people provide members with professional support while expanding clinical knowledge. Groups currently exist in San Francisco, Oakland, Marin and Sacramento. 

  • Monthly Council Meetings.  These occur on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at the Oakland  office of  NCGPS President Rose Phelps. Open to all members

  • Training Resource Library. Audio and video tapes of our past group therapy training events, as well as other group therapy training material.

Click here for membership information. For further information about NCGPS or our various activities, please feel free to contact us.


NCGPS Council 2006-2007

President
Daisy Reese, LCSW


Secretary
Alison McCabe, MFT


Treasurer
John Rochios, PhD

Immediate Past President
Rose Phelps, MFT


Council Members
Geri Alpert, PhD
Regina Armas, PhD
Barbara Ilfeld, MSN, RNCS
Art Raisman, PhD
David Wasserman, PhD
Haim Weinberg, MA

Committee Chairs

Training Committee Chair
5Barbara Ilfeld,MSN,RNCS

Membership Chair
4Daisy Reese, LCSW

CEU Chair
3Art Raisman

Negotiations and Contracts
2Geri Alpert, PhD

Information and Referral Chair
Colleen Brent, LCSW

Newsletter Editor
5David Wasserman, PhD

Scholarship Chair
4Dave Rovno, MD

Paper Directory Chair
3Geri Alpert, PhD

Video Library
2John Rochios, PhD

Fall Event Chair
1Daisy Reese, LCSW


Web Committee Chair
Rose Phelps, MFT












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