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Becoming Who We Are In Groups: Jungian Analytic Approaches to Group Psychotherapy

Presenter:	Justin Hecht, Ph.D., C.G.P.
Date:	March 31st, 2012 9:00am - 4:30pm (8:45 registration)
Location:	Doubletree Hotel, Austin
CEU's	6 Hours
We are each called to pursue our unique, individual destiny, yet we must live much of our lives in a group. How do we as group psychotherapists make sense of this seeming paradox? In this one-day workshop, Justin Hecht will introduce some of the key concepts that inform Jungian analysis, and discuss their application in a group psychotherapy setting. During the day, we will explore some of the contributions of Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) to the fields of psychology and personal growth. We will learn the key differences between Jungian group psychotherapy and other approaches. The concepts of archetypes and collective consciousness will be introduced and made relevant to group psychotherapy. We will discuss Jung's approach to complexes, and will consider how best to handle complexes and polarizations in a clinical situation. During the demonstration groups, the presenter will demonstrate an engaged approach to transference using a Jungian perspective. We will conclude our day together with a participatory/consultation experience on the theme of individuation. All attendees will take place in the final activity. It promises to be an exciting and rewarding day; we hope to see you there! Limited scholarships are available; applications are due by March 10. Click here to apply for a scholarship. Click here for online registration and payment.

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Justin Hecht, Ph.D., C.G.P.

Justin Hecht, Ph.D., C.G.P. grew up in Southern California and studied fine arts at Harvard College. He worked as a marketing consultant and earned an MBA at the Wharton School, where he became interested in psychology. Justin worked in Hollywood in the screenplay department at the International Creative Management (ICM) talent agency before deciding to become a psychologist. He earned an MA in developmental psychology at Columbia University, and completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Boston University. Justin completed his doctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco, and became a certified analyst at the Jung Institute of San Francisco. He began leading groups for homeless youths in 1989 in New York City, and has been leading groups ever since. He has led group psychotherapy institutes and workshops at regional, national, and international conferences. Justin's personal interests include travel, languages, and music. He lives in San Francisco with Erik, his husband of many years. He has one daughter. Erik and Justin have two standard poodles, one of whom frequently assists in his office.

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