DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto, Ontario

The Power &

Potential of Groups

October 19th to 21st, 2016

Zindel V. Segal,

PhD, C.Psych.

Zindel Segal, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto – Scarborough. Dr. Segal has pioneered the use of mindfulness meditation for promoting wellness in the area of mood disorders and is the recipient of several awards, including the Douglas Utting Research Prize and the Mood Disorder Association of Ontario’s Hope Award. He has been continuously funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the past 15 years and is an author of over 10 books and 130 scientific publications, including The Mindful Way Through Depression and The Mindful Way Workbook – patient guides for achieving mood balance in everyday life – Dr. Segal continues to advocate for the relevance of mindfulness-based clinical care in psychiatry and mental health.

Keynote

Conference Objectives

To advance knowledge related to current and new approaches to group therapy and group leadership in Canada.

To explore unique issues, challenges and opportunities in harnessing the power and potential of groups.

To enhance understanding of best practices and standards of excellence, as they relate to group work and group

therapy.

To showcase innovations in group work and its application to organizations, institutions and corporations.

To demonstrate knowledge of large group phenomena and the understanding of group culture.

To network with national participants who share a passion for groups.

CGPA Annual National Conference

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

7:30 – 8:15

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 – 8:20

Welcome Kasra Khorasani, MD, FRCP(C), CGPA President Joan-Dianne Smith, MSW, RSW FCGPA, CGPA Conference Chair

8:20 – 8:30

Opening Ice Breaker

8:30 – 9:30

Panel Presentation: Why Groups? The Power and Potential of Groups. . Moderated by Joan-Dianne Smith, MSW, RSW, FCGPA Join us to hear Molyn Leszcz, Terry Simonik, and Allen Surkis reflect on their experiences, insights, and collective wisdom. A conversation with three accomplished and admired group therapists.

Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCP(C), DFAGPA, Professor and Chair(Interim), Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Health Complex . Molyn Leszcz is Professor and Vice Chair, Clinical, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto and the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Mount Sinai Hospital. His academic and clinical work has focused on improving integration in psychiatric care and broadening the application of psychotherapy within psychiatry. His research has focused on group psychotherapy for individuals with cancer, and genetic or familial predisposition to cancer; group psychotherapy for patients with schizophrenia; evidence-based approaches to group therapy and modified interpersonal group psychotherapy for patients with substance

abuse. He co-authored with Irvin Yalom, the 5th edition of the Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. A new co-authored book in the Psychotherapy Essentials to Go series, Achieving Psychotherapy Effectiveness, was published in 2015. Dr. Leszcz was awarded the 2009 Anne Alonso Award for Outstanding Contributions to Psychodynamic Group Therapy. In 2012, he was awarded Distinguished Fellowship in the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and he has been the recipient of a number of teaching awards at the University of Toronto. He is a Fellow of CGPA (1998).

Terry Simonik, RN, MEd, RP, FCGPA, Clinical Supervisor, Group Services, Family Services of York Region, Richmond Hill, Ontario . Terry knew instantly that she'd discovered her passion and her path when she first encountered group therapy as a student nurse working in mental health over 35 years ago! Since then she’s been employed in various hospital and community settings in both Calgary and Toronto. She currently holds the position of Group Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor of Group Services with Family Services of York Region. In her private practice consults on eating disorders and addictions with LOFT Community Services (Ingles House) and other community agencies. Terry is a proud Past President (2009 - 2011) and Fellow (2005) of the

Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association.

Allen Surkis, PhD, FCGPA, Medical Scientist, McGill University Hospital Centre, Montreal, Quebec . Allen was involved with group psychotherapy from the beginning, as an intern. He trained with hospital staff, at conference workshops, and learned psychodrama with the Morenos. He was Chief Psychologist and Director of the Group Therapy Services and Training Programs at the Montreal General Hospital for decades. Allen became involved with CGPA at the urging of our late colleague Fern Cramer-Azima and has maintained a strong connection since. He is a Past President (1988-1990) and a Fellow (1988) of our association. Currently Allen conducts three weekly psychodynamic process groups at the Extended Care Clinic of the Borderline Personality Disorder Program of the Allan Memorial Institute in Montreal.

9:30 – 9:45 Refreshment Break

WEDNESDAY AM CONCURRENT SESSION A

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop A1: Systems-Centered Training and Therapy: Building Better Boards, Teams, and Therapy Groups Richard O`Neill, PhD, FAClinP, CGP, Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

In this combined didactic, demonstration, and experiential training workshop, members will be introduced to central SCT concepts and methods, and to differences in using them in organizational and clinical settings. The members will then practice the methods in building an SCT experiential group in order to deepen professional learning relevant to both settings.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Describe the Systems-Centered Therapy and Training (SCT) concept of system "function." 2. Describe the SCT method of "functional subgrouping." 3. Describe the SCT concepts of "role, goal and context" and how they apply to organizational, educational and clinical

settings.

CGPA 2016 Conference 2

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop A2: Learning from Experience and Making Sense of Unconscious Group Processes @ Work Howard Book, MD, FRCP, Partner; Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Adjunct Professor, INSEAD School of Business, France & Singapore, Barbara Williams, EdD, Director, Bureau Kensington, Toronto, Ontario

This didactic, interactive, and primarily experiential workshop offers participants an opportunity to learn and experience how psychoanalytic concepts may illuminate unconscious dynamics – both intrapersonal and interpersonal – in teams which, when left unidentified and unresolved, impair evidence-based decision-making, and erode requisite collaborative intra-team relationships.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Compare the difference between “work groups” and “basic assumption groups”. 2. Give an example of a team in “work group” mode, and then an example of this same team in “basic assumption group”

mode. 3. Define “projective identification”.

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop A3: 101 Unconventional Interventions in Group Psychotherapy Robert Pepper, LCSW, Phd, CGP, Director of Training, Long Island Institute for Mental Health, Forest Hills, New York

Interpretations do not necessarily work with pre-oedipal group members. The use of unconventional interventions such as joining, mirroring and focus on minutiae may be more effective ways of resolving resistance in group.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Participants will be empowered to use effective methods to resolve resistance. 2. Participants will be able to use induced feelings to understand resistance. 3. The workshop will demonstrate the use of unconventional interventions.

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop A4: Socio-cultural Perspectives that Inform Conflict Resolution in Groups: Towards a Novel Approach

Karen Redhill-Feinstein, MA, C.Psych.Assoc., Director, InMind Psychology, Toronto, Ontario, Pippa Feinstein, BA (Hons), JD, Toronto, Ontario

The diverse and multicultural environment in which we conduct groups requires an understanding of how socio-cultural backgrounds inform people’s attitudes and behaviours towards conflict and conflict resolution. A person’s language, professional background, education, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, all influence perceptions of conflict. Related to this is the necessity for both facilitator and group member to explore how these differences can impact power within a group and how privilege and marginalization feed into group conflict. A sensitivity to, and understanding of these differences are essential to de-escalating and ultimately resolving conflicts, leading to the attainment of group goals. This is as true for facilitators as it is for group participants.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. The Participants will become familiar with tools that are necessary for understanding and reflecting on areas of privilege

and/or marginalization. 2. Understand the power imbalances that can result from relative privilege or marginalization that are often unseen or

unrecognized within a group. 3. Use the Socio-cultural Identity chart/model to understand one’s own privilege and marginalization and how this affects

interpersonal communications and functioning in group. 4. Work within group to balance these types of power inequalities [generally and in the context of conflict within a group]. 5. Learn how to work with socio-cultural dynamics in addition to psychological dimensions [especially in the context of group

conflict].

12:45 – 1:30

Lunch (Provided)

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Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

WEDNESDAY PM CONCURRENT SESSION B

1:30 – 4:30

Training B1: Beginning Training, Group Cohesion: Cultivating a sense of Belonging John Sherry, PhD, CCC, Assistant Professor, Counselling Program, School of Education, UNBC, UNBC Community Care Centre, Clinical Director, Prince George, British Columbia

The group therapy training program offers participants the opportunity to develop the essential skills needed to become an effective group leader. This beginner level course is designed to meet the needs of clinicians who are beginning their journey as group leaders. The curriculum includes didactic and experiential learning.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Apply group principles and theory to show how to cultivate cohesion. 2. Articulate stages of group development as well as the roles that group members play. 3. Demonstrate leadership tasks and focus in facilitating a sense of belonging

1:30 – 4:30

Workshop B2: Sharing the Workload; Sharing the stage: What makes co-leader partnerships effective?

Joan-Dianne Smith, MSW, RSW FCGPA, Past President, CGPA, Private Practice, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Allan Sheps, MSW, RSW, FCGPA, Past President, CGPA, co-director, Toronto Institute of Group Studies, Private Practice, Thornhill, Ontario

With all the advantages of sharing the burden, how is it that co-therapy can run amok? This workshop will explore how issues like unclear working agreements, differing theoretical models, power imbalances, and unconscious issues between the leaders can limit the therapeutic experience. Using a combination of didactic and experiential material we will offer practical criteria for establishing a productive partnership, outline the developmental process evolving between co-leaders, and consider how differing therapist styles can be integrated effectively within the co-therapy team.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Define the personal and professional characteristics that come into play in choosing a co-leader. 2. Identify the developmental process that co-therapy teams experience. 3. Prepare an effective planning model and be better able to anticipate issues and feelings that typically arise in co-

leadership relationships. 4. Explain how transference evolves differently in the co-led group and how leaders can use this phenomenon to the

members' advantage.

1:30 – 4:30

Workshop B3: The Incubator Samantha Surkis, PsyD, Clinical Psychotherapist, Chicago, Illinois, Allen Surkis, PhD, Medical Scientist, McGill University Hospital Centre, Montreal, Quebec

The incubator mimics an idealized environment to facilitate development and growth; so too does the therapeutic group. Deliberated speaking changes the mind of the individual, and the group mind. The intention is to instruct and mentor therapists in transitioning from casual to deliberated speaking and experience the issues that emerge.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Develop skills in personally relevant communication that is “Unguarded, Here and Now, Unambiguous, & Specific” as to

thoughts, feelings, motivations. 2. Learn how to transition from “Discomfort and Shame To Secure Intimacy”. 3. Learn how to transition from “Casual Talk to Conversing with Intention”. 4. Experience the power of deliberated word use as they shape thoughts, feelings and interpersonal dynamics.

1:30 – 4:30

Workshop B4: The Increasing Scope of Group Psychotherapy for Complex Patients Ken Schwartz, MD, FRCPC, Psychiatrist, Marta Novak, MD, PhD, University of Health Network, Angela Golas, PGY-6 Resident, Geriatric Subspecialty Program, Dept of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Katie Bingham, MD, FRCPC, Clinical Research Fellow Psychiatry, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

The workshop will focus on demonstrating how group therapy is particularly suited to help an ever-increasing aging and medically ill population adapt as optimally as possible to deal with the many losses associated with aging and illness.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to identify three practices and techniques that facilitate the psychological coping and healing

process in aging adults with medical problems. 2. Participants will be able to learn to use an integrated group therapy model for patients with complex medical and

psychiatric illness. 3. Participants will be able to describe therapeutic factors of group therapy that are particularly helpful to adults with chronic

medical illness.

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Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

4:30 – 4:45

Stretch Break

4:45 – 5:45

Annual General Meeting

2016 AGM of the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association Come and join us to learn about our association, how our board functions, and what happens in our work together.

Participate in elections of new board members. We welcome all our members as well as other interested attendees.

7:00 PM

Welcome to Toronto “Subgroup” Dining Experiences Hosted by CGPA Local Organizing Committee

Come and savour Toronto's mosaic of culinary delights for dinner at a local restaurant. You are invited to join one of four dinner groups hosted by Toronto CGPA members for some delicious food and fun company. Four easy walking-distance restaurants have been selected and reservations will be made for this extended group experience. More information upon registration.

Thank you to our sponsors

CGPA Manitoba: The Manitoba Group Therapy Network, Therapists Who Believe in the Healing Power of Groups

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Thursday, October 20th, 2016

7:15– 8:15 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 – 8:30

Opening .

8:30 – 9:30

Keynote Presentation: Zindel Segal, PhD, Professor, University of Toronto, Scarborough, Ontario

Zindel Segal, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto – Scarborough. Dr. Segal has pioneered the use of mindfulness meditation for promoting wellness in the area of mood disorders and is the recipient of several awards, including the Douglas Utting Research Prize and the Mood Disorder Association of Ontario’s Hope Award. He has been continuously funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the past 15 years and is an author of over 10 books and 130 scientific publications, including The Mindful Way Through Depression and The Mindful Way Workbook – patient guides for achieving mood balance in everyday life – Dr. Segal continues to advocate for the relevance of mindfulness-based clinical care in psychiatry and mental health.

9:30 – 9:45 Refreshment Break

THURSDAY AM CONCURRENT SESSION C

9:45 – 12:45

Training C1: Advanced Training, Transference and Counter-transference Marie T. Sergent, PhD, Lic`d Psychologist; Clin. Asst. Prof. of Psychiatry, University of Rochester, Dennis Foley, Psy.D, Licensed Psychologist, Clin. Asst. Professor of Psychiatry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

The group therapy training program offers participants the opportunity to develop the essential skills needed to become an effective group leader. This advanced level course is designed for more experienced clinicians who are wanting to enhance their efficacy as group leaders. The curriculum includes didactic and experiential learning.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Describe types of transference and countertransference in group therapy. 2. Articulate the purpose and function of countertransference in group. 3. Explain therapeutic use of self, and the leader's use of countertransference reactions.

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop C2: Yearning for Connection: Hesitations on the Edge of Intimacy Allan Sheps, MSW, RSW, FCGPA, Past President, CGPA, Co-director, Toronto Institute of Group Studies, Private Practice, Thornhill, Ontario, Joan-Dianne Smith, MSW, RSW FCGPA, Past President, CGPA, Private Practice, Winnipeg, Manitoba

We all yearn for belonging and intimacy, and yet we individually and collectively create barriers to the very goal we seek. Groups can serve as powerful vehicles for members to identify, explore and work through their self-sabotaging conditioned responses. In order for this to occur, the group needs to journey effectively from differentiation to mutuality, with leaders who are attuned to their own anxieties about intimacy. In this workshop, through the application of theory and experiential exercises, participants will have the opportunity to heighten their self-awareness, reflect on their own barriers to intimacy, and consider how these barriers might impact the group as a whole.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. List examples of verbal and attitudinal barriers members might use to sabotage intimacy in groups. 2. Describe the necessary leadership functions for the group to achieve mutuality and become a mature working group. 3. Analyze personal countertansference themes which might inhibit the group’s attaining intimacy.

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop C3: The Group Hates Me! And Other Variations on a Theme Tzachi Slonim, PhD, CGP, Clinical Psychologist, New York, New York

A wide range of feelings, projections and identifications towards—and with—the group occurs. In this workshop, participants’ own relationships with the groups in their lives will be examined. Additionally, participants will discuss the ways in which they utilize members’ strong affective reactions to the group‐as‐a‐whole.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Participants will identify their individual reactions to group entities in their lives. 2. Participants will examine the ways in which they utilize group-as-a-whole reactions, projections and identifications in their

own practice. 3. Participants will learn several possible interventions utilizing group-as-a-whole reactions.

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Thursday, October 20th, 2016

9:45 – 12:45

Workshop C4: Reclaiming Power Ruth B Z Thomson, MSW, Clinical Social Worker Private Practice, Ruth BZ Thomson Therapy, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Older adults re-acquaint themselves with their personal strength in groups by finding their voices, connect with their feeling and actualize their inner directions. By using a blend of narrative, expressive and psychodynamic therapy methods, this population are re-activated and empowered for the length of their lifetimes.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Describe the techniques used to adjust typical group methods for an older adult population. 2. Identify and list the theoretical frameworks to design a group for older adults responding to various levels of cognitive and

physical functioning of group members. 3. Describe a blended therapy approach

12:45 – 1:30

LUNCH (provided)

THE EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING GROUP (ETG)

Consultant Overseeing This Year’s ETGs Allan Sheps, MSW, RSW, FCGPA

The Consultant overseeing this year’s ETGs is Allan Sheps, MSW, RSW, FCGPA. Among his qualifications, he is a Fellow of CGPA, a former president of CGPA, former co- director of training for the Toronto Section Training Program of CGPA, and a former Institute (ETG) leader and consultant at CGPA’s annual conferences. He is a co-director of the Toronto Institute of Group Studies, an organization dedicated to training

and supervision. Currently Allan is in private practice in Toronto where he leads 2 weekly groups.

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The ETGs offer participants the opportunity to learn about group process and group dynamics by being a member of a small group (6-10 members) committed to examining its own here and now process. The group leader will model competent leadership by shaping positive norms, establishing a safe environment, and assisting the group with honest dialogue about issues as they occur in the here and now experience. As the group develops, it will naturally move through a series of stages, explore common group themes and dynamic issues such as boundaries, attachment, conflict, envy, competition, intimacy, group cohesion, and termination. These groups are not intended to serve as ‘therapy’, yet there will be a degree of connection and personal disclosure that will naturally unfold as the members begin to get to know one another, and interact as a group. Group members will develop increased self-awareness through this unique opportunity. They will also understand their experience through the lens of the didactic summary, which will occur at the end of the formal group experience. Group members agree to participate for the whole duration of the group, and also participate in debriefing and evaluation of the group experience. Groups may be briefly observed by conference faculty for training and quality assurance purposes. Experiential Training Group (ETG) Objectives:

1. Identify developmental stages in the group experience. 2. Articulate common themes and dynamics in the group process. 3. Link personal subjective responses with theoretical concepts. 4. Describe leader interventions that facilitated group process and assisted the group’s forward movement.

This year we will again be offering 3 experiential training groups (presenter biographies below). One group will begin on Thursday afternoon and continue throughout the day on Friday. This group will be facilitated by Ken Schwartz. The other 2 groups will only run throughout the day on Friday. Aida Cabecinha and Steve Schklar will facilitate these groups.

Peer Circle The Peer Circle provides an opportunity for those wishing to develop the requisite skills to lead Experiential Training Groups. Participants will have a range of opportunities including meeting with the Faculty and the Consultant during the debriefing meetings, observing part of

an Experiential training group session and meeting with the program consultant to further pursue leadership issues.

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

THURSDAY PM CONCURRENT SESSION D

1:30 – 4:30

Workshop D1: From Preverbal to Verbal: Translating the Language of the Body to Promote Intimacy and Attachment in Group

Janice Morris, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA, Psychologist, Austin, Texas

Group members bring preverbal communications in the form of body language, somatic phenomena, tears, etc., which express unspoken experiences in the group as well as feelings toward other group members. Group leaders can help members put these experiences into words to help build intimacy and secure attachments among members.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Describe three methods used by group leaders to help members translate preverbal communications into words. 2. Describe how preverbal countertransference of the leader can be used to help members communicate their thoughts and

feelings. 3. Explain how preverbal-made-verbal communications cultivate intimacy and attachments among group members.

1:30 – 4:30

Workshop D2: The Power of Group Culture in Recovery Terry Simonik, RN, MEd, RP, FCGPA, Clinical Supervisor, Group Services, Family Services of York Region, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Aida Cabecinha, OT Reg. (Ont); Dip. CGPA, Registered Occupational Therapist-Psychotherapy Practice; Co-Director Toronto Institute of Group Studies, Learn Grow Function Therapy; Toronto Institute of Group Studies, Toronto, Ontario, Shelley Echlin, BSW, HSC Program Director, LOFT Community Services, Ingles Housing and Supports, Toronto, Ontario

This workshop will explore the process of shifting from an individual to a group culture to facilitate the conditions necessary for personal growth and recovery of young women dealing with concurrent disorders in a community residential setting. By shifting emphasis from the individual to the group, the therapeutic community becomes the foundation for recovery. The power of group is harnessed when a healing group environment is cultivated, allowing for trust, safety and a sense of belonging and connection, conditions necessary for change and growth. Through interactive and experiential activities, workshop participants will explore the power of belonging and connection in fostering healing and recovery.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to identify the elements of a therapeutic community available in a transitional residential setting. 2. Participants will explore the opportunities and challenges of shifting from an individual to a group culture in the recovery

of young women dealing with addictions and concurrent disorders. 3. Participants will be able to explain the power of belonging and connection in recovery. 4. Participants will gain awareness into the opportunities and challenges inherent in the process of applying group principles

and dynamics in a community setting.

1:30 – 4:30

Workshop D3: Using An Inquiry-Oriented Peer Supervision Model to Harness the Power of Group in Mindfulness-Based Group Interventions: An Experiential Workshop

Mary Elliott, MD, FRCP(C), Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Rachael Frankford, MSW, RSW, St. Michael’s Hospital, Lecturer, University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work, Heather Wheeler, PhD, Humber River Hospital, Adjunct Faculty, University of Waterloo & York University, Practicum Supervisor, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontairo

An Inquiry-Oriented Peer Supervision Model for Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) was developed by the co-presenters to respond to the need for a method to heighten facilitator attentiveness to the group dimensions of MBI. The model will be presented supported by the use of vignettes, demonstrations and attendee experimentation.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. Participants will understand the importance of group in MBI. 2. Participants will be able to describe the elements of this inquiry-oriented peer supervision model. 3. Participants will guide and experience being guided through an inquiry-oriented peer reflection during the workshop

1:30 – 4:30

D4 Experiential Training Group (ETG) Ken Schwartz, MD, FRCP(C), Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, CGPA Board Member, Toronto, Ontario

Ken is a group therapist with older adults at Baycrest Centre and various nursing home settings in Toronto. He has presented

nationally and internationally and published extensively on the topics of group therapy, sexuality and caregiver burden. He has

led experiential groups at CGPA and for Psychiatry Residents.

7:00

CGPA Social Gathering

O ur traditional social evening will be a special event this year. One of our members is offering a venue that provides a warm, relaxed get-together in a home atmosphere for networking, drinks, snacks and

fun.Everyone welcome! $20 Donation Suggested

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Friday, October 21st, 2016

7:30 – 8:15 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 – 8:30 Welcome and Introductions

EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING GROUP (ETG)

8:30 – 3:30

Training E1: Hard Fun at Work: Mobilizing Creative Capacities in Organizational Groups Kasra Khorasani, MD, FRCP(C), Jackie Kinley, MD, FRCP(C), Special Guest, LEGO SERIOUS PLAY® Master Trainer and Facilitator, Jaqueline Lloyd Smith, MA, MBA, (ATR), (CMC), Strategic Play Group Ltd.

Join us for this full day training workshop and explore a new way of being and working in groups. This New and Cutting Edge workshop will first describe and demonstrate the creative methodology developed by LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® that helps teams to become fully involved by engaging creative brain centers to more effectively foster creativity, sharing and reflecting. Following this portion, the workshop will incorporate this method into group principles applied to organizational groups. This training workshop will include didactic instruction along with demonstration and experiential learning. . Who should attend? Anyone interested in team work and creativity, including government services / educators / administrators/ human resource / leaders and directors in corporate sector / boards / hospitals / agencies/group therapists/group facilitators.

Learning Goals and Objectives: 1. List the three main goals of The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and the five steps of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®

process. 2. Describe the therapeutic group factors that can be harnessed to make a productive group. 3. Explain three unconscious processes that can interfere with a group’s productivity. 4. Define ‘group process’ and explain its relevance to the group performance and the achievement of group tasks.

8:30 – 3:30

E2 Experiential Training Group (ETG) Aida Cabecinha, OT Reg. (Ont); Dip. CGPA, Learn Grow Function Therapy, Toronto, Ontario

Aida is a Co-Director of the Toronto Institute of Group Studies and is involved in training mental health professionals in group facilitation and group therapy. She is a Registered Occupational Therapist and has been a mental health clinician for 30 years. She currently has a psychotherapy private practice offering both individual and group therapies. She has facilitated Group 101 training days at several CGPA conferences and currently serves on CGPA Board of Directors where she chairs the National Training Committee.

8:30 – 3:30

E3 Experiential Training Group (ETG) Steve Schklar, BSc, Registered Psychotherapist, CGP (AGPA), Toronto, Ontario

Steve began leading Interpersonal Relations Groups at the Toronto Institute for Human Relations in 1992. He has continued leading Psychodynamic Process Groups in his private practice since 1995. Steve is a Clinical Member of CGPA, Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Psychotherapists and a member of American Group Psychotherapy Association, International Association of Self-Psychology and Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. He is a past President of Ontario Society of Psychotherapists. He has both led and participated in many Process Groups throughout his career.

8:30 – 3:30

E4 Experiential Training Group (ETG) Note: This session is a continuation from Thursday Afterrnoon .

Ken Schwartz, MD, FRCP(C), Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, CGPA Board Member, Toronto, Ontario

11:45 – 1:00 Lunch (provided)

3:30

Closing Circle Please stay and join us for the closing reception. (As group facilitators, we know how important termination is for any group!) This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to unwind, process some of your learning, say farewell to colleagues and friends and witness the torch being passed to our 2017 conference hosts.

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. Hotel Accommodations

For our 2016 Conference, CGPA will be at the

DoubleTree by Hilton 108 Chestnut Street,

Toronto, ON, M5G 1R3

For Additional Information CGPA 2016

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Toronto, ON M3C 3N6

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Set in the center of Toronto's financial, research and shopping districts, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown offers a quiet retreat in the heart of a vibrant, urban location. Guests enjoy easy access to the city center and attractions including The CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum and Ripley's Aquarium. This downtown Toronto hotel features stylish and spacious guest rooms, all offering modern amenities and thoughtful touches. Stay connected with internet access or watch movies on the flat-screen TV. Enjoy signature chocolate chip cookie, as a welcoming gift to you. Connect with colleagues and family with complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.

Special CGPA Conference Rate

Single or Double $199.00 You can make a reservation directly at: 416-977-5000, 1-800-668-6600. Indicate you are with the Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association for the special rate.

CGPA Board of Directors

Kasra Khorasani, MD, FRCPC, President Joan-Dianne Smith, MSW, RSW, FCGPA, Past

President Wendy Wildfong, MSW, PhD, Secretary

Ken Schwartz, MD, FRCPC, Treasurer Stephen Gillies, LLB, Director John Sherry, PhD, Director

Aida Cabecinha, OT Reg. (Ont), Dip.CGPA, Director Andre Roch, MC, CGP, Director

Colleen Wilkie, PhD, RPsych, Director Ward Yuzda, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Director

Jane Mitchell, MBA, Director Rowan Sharkey, MD, FRCPC, Director

Conference Steering Committee

Joan-Dianne Smith Maureen Coleman

Kasra Khorasani Conference Program Committee

Maureen Coleman Joan-Dianne Smith

Aida Cabecinha Allan Sheps

Association Management

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