AGPS Spring Conference with Greg MacColl: Three Key Ways Groups Connect

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.

Austin Group Psychotherapy Society

Check-in begins at 8:30 am.
Do you desire to shape the culture of your group as an effective group leader? In this training you will learn three key ways that group leaders can do just that:
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<LI>Being in the here & now</LI>
<LI>Bridging member-to-member</LI>
<LI>Focusing on emotional communication.</LI>
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If you are thinking of beginning a group or you just want to hone your current group leadership skills this is a training you cannot miss! Greg trained under two of the most influential group thinkers:  Irvin Yalom and Lou Ormont. He has been a guest lecturer at Columbia and NYU School of Social Work in addition to his group leadership roles in AGPA.
The day will consist of 4 parts of the process section. The first section will demonstrate the importance of the beginning stage of a group, where the contract is spelled out and members are encouraged to introduce themselves. We will pay special attention to the way members check out each other and also to how they relate to the leader. The next two sections will highlight the deepening of member interaction. Taking chances to speak up, and maybe bringing up uncomfortable feelings.
The final section will go into the process of ending the group. Did they get enough? Did they feel understood? Did it end too quickly? 
Sunday Consultation Group
Mr. MacColl will also be leading a small consultation group on Sunday, limited to 10 people. To reserve your spot <A HREF="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/consultation-with-greg-maccoll-three-key-ways-groups-connect-tickets-22915406598">click here</A> (or go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/consultation-with-greg-maccoll-three-key-ways-groups-connect-tickets-22915406598).
<IMG STYLE="float: left; margin: 7px;" ALT="Greg MacColl, LCSW" SRC="https://cdn.evbuc.com/eventlogos/165073340/gregmaccollheadshot.jpg" HEIGHT="272" WIDTH="227">Mr. MacColl has been in private practice both in Manhattan & Forest Hills for over 30 years. He is a regular presenter at AGPA, both leading 2-day institute sections and workshops. His focus has been on dealing with the challenging patient. He does this by reflecting on the countertransference issues & induced feelings we all face as professionals. This is in addition to his numerous presentations at EGPS, NSGP and the Westchester Society of Group Psychotherapist. Currently, he is a committee member for the Institute section of AGPA. He served on the Board for EGPS, including his reaching out to the Brooklyn professional community and starting a monthly group consultation. He provides group consultation and individual supervision. He recently led a one-year process group for Mt Sinai Medical Residents, helping them cope with the stressors involved in being an aspiring MD. He has been the guest lecturer at Columbia and NYU School of Social Work, presenting on the benefits of group therapy in dealing with traumatized clients. He is on the Editorial Board of Group, The Journal of the EGPS. He has published articles titled: MacColl, G. (2007) A 9/11 Parent Support Group. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 57 (3). MacColl, G. (2014) The Group Therapy Contract Revisited. Group, 38.2, 103-113. *Both of these articles show his influence from Irv Yalom and Lou Ormont’s teachings.

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