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Category Archives: Group Therapy
Weekly Group Therapy – Client Prep and My Background
In full time private practice with HRC I led and co-led 5 weekly adult [and child therapy groups my first 10 years in practice] for about 40 years, and led regular weekend and All Day adult Groups. I’ve co-trained Professionals … Continue reading
Goodbyes in Group Therapy
Often our parents couldn’t teach these intimacy skills because their parents didn’t have the skills; they couldn’t teach what they didn’t get from their parents. Lacking experience, safety and​ good support, people usually avoid feeling and saying these things in … Continue reading
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Separate Realities, Uncommon Knowledge
This complex post is for those of us who think we know it all and often behave as if we do – including psychotherapists and thinkers about psychotherapy. Â It’s especially intended for those who have strong awareness of their own … Continue reading
Goodbyes in Group Therapy
this is my response to a group member’s Email: I’m glad you’ll come for the complete, 3 more sessions, Goodbye. Â It’s just what I’d imagine you’d decide, especially after yesterday’s session – a great demo and video of humans’ sometimes … Continue reading
Full Day Workshop “Hypnotically Enhanced Intimacy” Friday Oct 24
This is the last of my 3 yearly full-day hypnosis workshops in 2014. Â I’ve broadened the theme to include closeness in any intimate relationship: Â with yourself, your partner, current and original family, and close friends. Â Both individuals and couples will … Continue reading
How Much Therapist Self-Disclosure is Too Much?
My response to my friend Joe Burgo’s website post about therapist self-disclosure on http://www.afterpsychotherapy.com/input/Â : “Unprofessional” seems to me a label many folks use when confusing their personal values and preferences with the a profession’s written code of ethics. There’s … Continue reading
Group Therapy: DBT and Interpersonal Groups
Thanks xxx, for asking about DBT groups through my Psychology Today site. Â As generally practiced, DBT is more a classroom/psycho-educational approach, rarely interpersonally oriented. Â In fact, DBT groups are designed to minimize emotionally upsetting discussion between members, & focus on … Continue reading
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Issues vs Problems
Here’s my Emailed reply to the question “How do I let go of my attachment to desired outcomes, which leads to my suffering” Â Â Â What do you think? Â I strongly support phoning and spending time with other members … Continue reading