This two-part workshop will provide foundational information about a modern-analytic approach to group psychotherapy with a focus on “mattering.” To support the learning objectives, the presenters will offer two lectures based on two articles by Aaron Black, two Q&A discussions, and experiential exercises in the form of four 90-minute interpersonal process groups.

The Asheville Group Psychotherapy Society is seeking approval to offer this program for continuing education credit. Please check back for updates.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

·      Describe interpersonal “mattering” and “anti-mattering.”

·      Explain key characteristics of modern psychoanalytic theory.

·      Outline group agreements common to most modern analytic process groups.

·      Apply the concepts of mattering and anti-mattering to long-term group psychotherapy.

·      Recognize the developmental and societal elements that influence mattering.

·      Identify the modern psychoanalytic theories and techniques that can increase group
members’ sense of mattering and improve group cohesion and clinical outcomes.

·      Identify anti-mattering symbols in group psychotherapy.

·      Define epistemic mistrust as it applies to group psychotherapy.

·      Outline six-step intervention sequence for transforming mattering.

·      Analyze symbolic action/nonverbal communication in real time.

PRESENTERS:
Chris Byrne, MA, LCMHC, has been a psychotherapist and process-group leader since 2020. He is a long-time member of a weekly process group and a weekly training group, a student at the Center for Group Studies (CGS), a member of a member of a weekly process group and training group, and he receives regular individual and dyadic supervision with a focus on modern analysis.
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Sarah Simpson, MA, LCMHC, CGP has been a psychotherapist since 2016 and has over 300 hours (and counting) of experience as a process-group leader. She is a long-time member of a weekly process group, a student at the Center for Group Studies (CGS), a member of a consultation group for process-group leaders that meets three times a week, and she receives regular individual and dyadic supervision with a focus on modern analysis.

REGISTRATION:
The registration fee is $350 for students, $400 for early birds (register on or before October 7th), and $500 after October 7th. Complete the form below to register. We will then follow up with you about how to submit your payment via Zelle, Venmo, or check.

Registration closes on October 30th. Seats are limited.

The program agenda is provided below the registration form.

If you need special accommodations or have questions, please contact us.