Abstract: I will begin by describing how and why I came to write Taking the Group Seriously. Through this ‘story’ I will flag up some of the questions about the human condition that I was struggling with at that time (and still continue do to!). I will then draw on the works of Norbert Elias and S.H.Foulkes...
UPDATE As you may have expected, we have had to cancel our 3 day residential introductory weekend on Group Analytic Psychotherapy. We cannot recreate the same experience virtually, and therefore will not be offering the same online. However, we are hosting two Meet & Greet + Q&A sessions on 18 and 19 April from 14:30...
As mental health professionals, it can be challenging to work with patients who present with significant risk. While we may feel fairly confident in our abilities as clinicians, a patient who is threatening to take his life can evoke strong feelings of anxiety. Such a situation can feel demanding and bring up questions about your...
Dreams and their secret language have been the fascination of many for a long time now. While some of us have really vivid dreams and enjoy the stories they tell, others have a hard time remembering. Often, they reflect our present difficulties and help process feelings that are suppressed. In addition, dreams also help us...
Setting up your private practice can feel overwhelming with many questions and confusions along the way. The process may feel lonely and ultimately too tiring to keep up when we make too many mistakes. Through this workshop we have tried to break down the process of beginning your journey as a therapist so that the...
Traumatic experiences impact us in myriad ways, and carry the potential to adversely effect our physical and mental health. They also influence our relationships, careers, social lives, etc, and can prevent us from building resilience and stability in our lives. With the spread of COVID-19 across India and globally, we are now facing a collective trauma. Hank Nunn Institute presents a...
15579|http://34.106.126.84/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BCT1-580x580.png|cmsmasters-project-thumb Boundaries and Contertransference are inter-related in the context of managing challenging situations while working with people in crisis or severe phases of distress. At such times, a therapist could either become too rigid or too flexible in response to the service user's distress. This webinar is designed to explore, understand and become aware of...
15218|http://34.106.126.84/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/the-room.png|full Setting up your private practice can feel overwhelming with many questions and confusions along the way. The process may feel lonely and ultimately too tiring to keep up when we make too many mistakes. Through this workshop we have tried to break down the process of beginning your journey as a therapist so that...
15583|http://34.106.126.84/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/5-580x580.png|cmsmasters-project-thumb Whether it's family, friendships, love, or work - what constitutes a healthy relationship? Join us to explore your relationship patterns and how you think and feel about the different people in your life. This will be more of a reflective space rather than a training space. We will provide a setting within which you...
In the context of Group Analytic Psychotherapy, groups are ever-evolving and riddled with questions. Are 2 people a group? How do groups evolve when new members join? When one member leaves, how do others left behind deal with the uncertainty and discomfort of not knowing what happened? What happens to the group when a member...
