Experiential Group Therapy Skills for a  Variety of Populations
March 27, 2009
ASPIN Indianapolis - 9:00 - 4:30
“Have a good group!” is something we often say as one of our colleagues is off to facilitate a group process.  This very practical and hands-on workshop is designed to enhance your group skills with a variety of populations, using experiential techniques. 
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Specifically we will have the opportunity to:
=Learn a variety of ways to facilitate engagement in the group. Intentionally sequence experiences and select interventions that connect to treatment plan goals, and address present moment experience.
=Develop reflection and processing skills for experiential activities. Identify and work with group themes.
=Create effective interventions to deal with resistance.
=Adapt interventions to the ages and diagnoses of your clients.
=Reflect on yourself as an instrument of change and healing.
=Share resources for ideas, materials, supplies  

Target Audience:
This seminar will be useful for new and/or experienced clinicians who want to add an experiential component to their work with groups. We will be working with a variety of creative mediums throughout the day, so please come dressed comfortably, ready to join in the process. Bring along an open mind, a good dose of curiosity, and a generous spirit which will enhance our time together.   

Presenter:
Sandy Carlson, LCSW, LMFT Sandy is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Porter-Starke Services, Inc. in Valparaiso, IN.  She developed the Experiential Therapy program at Porter-Starke, and loves working with all sorts of groups.  She has been in clinical practice for over 20 years.

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COMING IN APRIL AND JUNE!
Community Support Services in Indiana:   
Case Management, Medication Somatic and Skill Building Services  
A Two Month Series presented by ASPIN
Mary Thornton BSRN, MBA
Part One April 16, 2009
Part Two June 26,2009