Evenings with the Masters

In Treatment: Demonstrating and
Discussing Group Psychotherapy

After an absence of nearly 10 years, we are excited to be re-launching the Evenings With The Masters with the first round of 3- hour presentations being a mini-series entitled, " In Treatment: Demonstrating and Discussing Group Psychotherapy."

Just as the TV series "In Treatment" provided an up close look at individual therapy, this "mini- series" is designed to provide an inside view of psychodynamic group psychotherapy. Each of the presenters is highly experienced both in leading groups and in teaching/supervising group psychotherapists, so that in addition to demonstrating group psychotherapy (either by fishbowl demonstration groups or video tapes) presenters will discuss what they are demonstrating and leave lots of room for Q and A and participant comment. These are intended as small, intimate learning experiences and, in most cases, will be held in the group rooms of the presenters. While the events are each designed to provide an introduction to aspects of group therapy that will be appropriate even for therapists who are currently unfamiliar with group, because of the heavy focus on the demonstration portion, the series provides an unusual opportunity for advanced therapists to see their colleagues "in action."

Registrants may opt for the entire series (five presentations) or individual events, as preferred. For those registering for all 5 events, the 5th event will be free -- thus the price being the same as for 4 events. Early registration is encouraged for two reasons. The first is that there is a considerable cost savings for those who are "Early Birds" (signed up before March 15th.) The second is that, in the past, many of these events filled up quickly, so early registration will make sure that you get in. It is anticipated that all of the presentations will qualify for 3 hours of Continuing Education Credit and that this will be verified well ahead of each of the events.

Fees: (Early Bird – before March 15)
$55 for NCGPS Members
$70 for Non Members
$40 for Student Members
$50 for Student Non Members

NOTE: After March 15, prices increase $15 per event
Buy the complete series (five sessions) for the price of four!

Note: If you are not a current (dues paid ) NCGPS member, you can qualify for the reduced NCGPS member rate by registering for NCGPS membership here (Including paying dues) BEFORE completing your event registration.

For questions about specific presentations, please contact the individual presenters.
(You will find contact info on flyer and here.)

For more information about the series, contact event chair, Geri Alpert at
415 453-8969 or geraldine.alpert@gmail.com.

Join us at this exquisite coastal retreat, minutes from Monterey, for 2 1/2 stimulating days. Along with an intensive learning experience, there will be time to walk on the beach, socialize and network with colleagues.

Designed for group workers and mental health professionals at all levels of experience, this unique learning opportunity allows clinicians to participate in workshops led by master group therapists, and listen to lectures on important group and theoretical issues.

12 CEUs are available to MFTs, LCSWs, and RNs. This course has been submitted to MCEPAA for possible approval for California psychologists.

Registration not yet open.

CLICK HERE for a 1-page downloadable/printable version of this conference information.

For additional information not covered in catalog, contact Conference
Co-directors Phyllis B. Jenkins, MA or Haim Weinberg, PhD.

The Group Therapy Salon

How long has it been since you've read a paper about group therapy?
How well are you acquainted with new papers about groups?
When was the last time that you've had a theoretical discussion about some issue in the group psychotherapy field?

The NCGPS is starting a new project: The Group Therapy Salon. The idea is to establish small groups (10-12 members each) that will meet monthly to read papers in group therapy and discuss theoretical issues about groups.

There are two Salons working right now: One in the South Bay, facilitate by Alice and Alan Sklar, and one in Sacramento/Davis, facilitated by Haim Weinberg.

The Palo Alto Salon meets at 8 PM on the first Monday of every month, and includes 9 members.  There is a volunteer discussant for each reading followed by a leaderless discussion.  You can contact Alice Sklar at a2sklar@aol.com or call (650) 961-3482, to find out the next reading or to get the address and directions.   

The Sacramento/Davis Salon was the first one to open, and currently includes 10 members. It meets on the third Monday every month, 7:30-9:00Pm, alternating between Davis and Sacramento. If you are coming from this area please contact Haim Weinberg at haimw@group-psychotherapy.com or call 916-212-6424.