2022-FallPresident, President Elect & Past Presidents Columns
Amy Nitza Ph.D. Leadership Closing Some Gaps As you likely know, the hard work and dedication of numerous members of our Division over a number of years resulted in the recognition of group as a specialty in 2018. This recognition represents a major advance in our field. At the same time, it has served to […]
Previous Issues-Newsletter
2025-Summer Issue 35 No.2 2025-Spring Issue 35 No.1 2024-Fall Issue vol.34 No.3 2024 Summer Issue 34, No 2 2024 Spring Issue Vol 34, No 1 2023 Spring Issue Vol 33, No 1 2023 Summer Issue vol 33, No. 2 2023 Fall Issue Vol 33, No. 3 2022 Spring Issue Vol 32, No 1 2022 Summer […]
Cultural Humility as a Universal Group Norm
Kristin Miserocchi, Ph.D. (Pronouns: She/Her) Licensed Staff Psychologist and Groups Coordinator Mental Health Services at Washington University in St. Louis One of the most important initial tasks in group therapy is the creation of group norms, which serves multiple functions. First, the norming process is a part of informed consent, laying out the expectations […]
Cancer Patients Perceptions of Group Work
Elisabeth Counselman-Carpenter, PhD, LCSW, Associate Professor, Adelphi University Joyce T. Williams, Founder & CEO of Keepers of the Flame Author Note Joyce Williams is a breast cancer survivor whose passion is helping others who are going through what she experienced. Abstract Objective: This mixed methods study, which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, explored the lived […]
How to Join Division 49
Division 49 Society of Group Psychology & Group Psychotherapy Becoming a member of Div. 49 is an excellent way to connect and network with other group psychologists whose research, teaching and/or practice focuses on groups. APA members, and even nonmembers, can apply to join. Div. 49 provides a professional home for all psychologists interested in […]
Board Minutes & Budget
2022 Division 49 November Minutes Friday, November 11 3:00-5:00PM EST Amy Black PhD CGP Member Position Term Joshua Gross* Past President January 2022 – December 2022 Amy Nitza** President January 2022 – December 2022 Noelle Lefforge* President-Elect January 2022 – December 2022 Debra O’Connell* Treasurer January 2021 – December 2023 Martin Kivlighan* Secretary January […]
Procedures and Guidelines for Group Therapy
1. Confidentiality Anything said between any two or more group members at any time is part of the group and is confidential. I understand that everything said in group is confidential. I agree to keep secret the names of other members of the group and what is said in the group. I agree to keep […]
Psychodrama as an Effective Treatment for Complex PTSD test
By Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP Complex trauma and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) are increasingly becoming recognized as commonly presenting clinical issues in group therapy. Though it has not been recognized in the DSM-5 as a mental health disorder, it was recognized in the ICD-11. CPTSD is caused by repeated experiences […]
Enacting Group Dynamics in Virtual Supervision: Oscillations between the Macro and Micro
Enacting Group Dynamics in Virtual Supervision: Oscillations between the Macro and Micro Razzan Quran, MSc, MPsy Abstract This article explores the group dynamics of a 2020 cohort of doctoral students in the field of professional psychology. I will be reflecting on my experience as a member of this cohort and the ways macro-level (e.g., on […]
Integrating CBT With Psychodrama:
A Blended Group Model Thomas Treadwell E.D., TEP, CGP integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Psychodrama A model for clinical and college counseling settings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was established by Aaron T. Beck (1967, 1979), and involves several techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and increase engagement in positive and success-based experiences. Psychodrama group therapy […]