Competence as a group therapist requires specialized knowledge and skills. The in-depth learning and experiences essential for group leadership are not often available in the course of mental health training. The NSGP Training Committee is pleased to offer the following group therapy training and educational offerings.
For 2010-2011
The NSGP Training Committee is excited to once again offer the Principles of Group Psychotherapy course that was so well received last year.
• This course will replace the CGP course previously offered at the NSGP Annual Conference. The course will review the following areas: The Foundations of Group Therapy; Group Dynamics; The Change Process in Group Therapy; The Role of the Leader; and Structured and Thematic Groups.
• This 20-hour course meets the educational portion of the requirements for the National Registry of Group Psychotherapists (CGP). There are additional group leadership and supervision requirements required for the CGP designation. Further information on the CGP designation can be found on the AGPA website at http://www.agpa.org/stdnt/certindex.html
• Classes will meet for four hours on the following Saturday mornings: January 15th, February 12th, March 26th, April 23rd and May 21st. The classes will be taught by different instructors to provide exposure to a variety of leadership styles.
• Tuition is $300 for the five classes. CEUs will be offered. Partial scholarships may be available through the NSGP Foundation.
• All mental health professionals are invited to register.
Applications can be obtained on the NSGP website at www.nsgp.com.
The NSGP Training Committee is pleased to offer an independent 6-month long Experiential Group opportunity.
• The experiential group will run for 13 consecutive weeks beginning in April.
• The group will meet on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 to 9:15.
• The group will be led by Cecil Rice, Ph.D., CGP, FAGPA at his office in Needham, MA.
• The fee for the group is $350. CEUs will be offered. Partial scholarships may be available through the NSGP Foundation.
• Prospective group members will be expected to attend an orientation meeting prior to the start of the group.
Applications can be obtained on the NSGP website at www.nsgp.com.
NSGPF Scholarships
Each year partial scholarships are available to eligible students applying for any of he NSGP training and educational offerings. Scholarships awarded must be used for tuition or can be used for course and workshop registration at the NSGP Annual Conference. Applicants are invited to send a letter of need and relevance to their professional work to NSGPF, PO Box 356, Belmont, MA 02478.
The NSPG Annual Regional Conference
This annual program, usually held in mid-June, addresses a wide range of therapeutic needs focusing on the life of the group and of the group members. Presenters are experienced and gifted clinicians who bring clarity, relevance and heart to our work. For more information, or to view a recent brochure, visit
www.nsgp.com
Member Publications
NSGP members are on the forefront of theory and practice of group psychotherapy. Here is a recent list of NSGP
member publications.