Friday Night Conversation: Full Cup, Full Practice

The Austin Group Psychotherapy Society is an interdisciplinary organization of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors who share a mutual commitment to continuing professional development and to excellence in the practice of group psychotherapy.Over the past decade, the Austin Group Psychotherapy Society (AGPS) has gained national recognition for the quality of our training opportunities and the warmth and enthusiasm of our members.AGPS trainings and social events are designed to mentor new professionals and students, expand the knowledge and clinical skills of all members, and enrich and rejuvenate established practitioners.

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Hosted by: Alyson Stone, PhD, CGP, and Pierre Choucroun, PhD, LPC-S, CGPDescription: Do you feel like you’re running a marathon you thought would be a sprint? Are you grappling with civil rights, Covid-19, and the impending election, all while trying to take care of yourself and maintain a robust practice? During this unprecedented time of upheaval and uncertainty, let’s gain strength and inspiration by navigating these challenges together.We will get the conversation going by offering ideas about how to:<ul><li>Not overfunction when there’s such a pull to do so.</li></ul><ul><li>Give to your clients without draining your cup.</li></ul><ul><li>Help clients say more about things you’re tired of hearing about.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage triggers that arise while working with upsetting topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Use the power of immediacy to bring depth, life, and direction to the work.</li></ul>About the Presenters:Alyson Stone, PhD, CGP, is a psychologist and Certified Group Psychotherapist with over twenty years clinical experience. She has extensive experience presenting nationally on religious trauma, aggression, and emotional resilience, and her work on religious trauma has been published in Group and featured on the BBC. She specializes in helping people deepen their emotional capacity and especially enjoys helping people with aggression and desire. She leads multiple process groups, both with Pierre and individually. She has served on the faculty of the American Group Psychotherapy Association for ten years and has led institutes, workshops, and breakout sessions for the Austin Group Psychotherapy Society.Pierre Choucroun, PhD, LPC-S, CGP, is a Certified Group Psychotherapist and has been in practice for over fifteen years. He is an active member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the Austin Group Psychotherapy Society. Pierre began his career doing individual, family, and group therapy with criminal offenders, bereaved families, and patients facing end-of-life issues. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has additional specializations in working with patient defenses and high-conflict families. Pierre currently focuses on long-term psychoanalytic work with groups and individuals. He currently leads and co-leads ongoing therapy groups in his private practice.Charge:  There is no charge for this event.Note:  Space is limited to 20 (Please note that if you cannot attend for any reason, we ask that you notify us so that we can make space available to those on the waitlist.)

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