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Events Sponsored by the Guild

The Guild sponsors an annual public meeting, open to members and prospective members alike. If you’re interested in attending the next annual meeting, please contact us for more details.

From time to time, the Guild sponsors educational events for health-care professionals as well as the public regarding mental health care issues. If you’re interested in receiving information about such events, contact us.

CONNECTICUT PSYCHOTHERAPISTS’ GUILD PRESENTS:
EFT COUPLE THERAPY WORKSHOP

The Connecticut Psychotherapists’ Guild is hosting a workshop by George Faller, MS, LMFT
on Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.

November 1, 2008 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (lunch included)
Hilton Garden Inn, 25 Old Stratford Road, Shelton, CT
Cost: $50 non members

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short term (8-20 session) structured approach to couple therapy developed in the 1980’s by Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg. The conceptual foundation of EFT is attachment theory with its emphasis on the importance of maintaining a secure emotional bond. EFT interventions are unique in integrating an experiential focus on the emotions of the individuals and a systemic approach to help the couple restructure their interaction patterns.

William Dougherty has written “Sue Johnson [is] the most original contributor to couples therapy to come along in the last 30 years.” John Gottman has described her as “the best couple therapist in the world.”

Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of EFT. Studies find that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvement. Research demonstrates that the results last at least three years. EFT is used with varied cultural groups around the world and with both traditional and non-traditional couples, including same sex couples.

George Faller, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Lieutenant in the NYC Fire Department.  He received his MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. Much of his work has been with fire fighters and other first responders. After September 11th, 2001, George received extensive training from Dr. Sue Johnson in using Emotionally Focused Therapy with traumatized couples and is a Registered EFT Supervisor.  George is helping to spread EFT in the tri-state area, running supervision groups and teaching an EFT course at Ackerman Institute in Manhattan. He is also consulting with the US Army to help repair returning veterans’ marriages and train Army chaplains in using EFT.  George lives in NY with his wife, Kathy, and their two sons, Christian and Dylan.

Suggested reading: Sue Johnson (2008), Hold Me Tight.  Although this is written for the general public, it is probably the best introduction to EFT with couples.

This special presentation is being offered to non CPG members for $50 (lunch included). Reserve your seat by October 15.  For more information contact us.

Susan Martinez Sendroff, Coordinator
Connecticut Psychotherapists’ Guild

Group Therapy and Other Events Offered by Guild Members:

Common-Issue Discussion Groups, focusing on:
Dealing with Workplace Stress
The Challenges, Rewards, and Pressures of Nursing
Stay-at-Home Moms
21st-Century Dads

Location: Center for Work Stress Reduction, 1031 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT
Description: For people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis. These informal groups can range from engineers who use a particular technology, to groups of soccer moms and dads. When the members of these communities come together, they share information, tips and insights, help each other solve problems, and discuss their common needs and concerns. In addition to the common issues identified above, Dr. Lasser is open to starting new groups if people come forward with specific ideas, and if there is sufficient interest.
Day/Time: Each of the 4 groups meets for 1 _ hours every other week
Contact: Jay Lasser, MD, at (860) 679-0473; people interested in any group will first be seen for an individual evaluation session, and should call Dr. Lasser to schedule an appointment.

Girls Group:A therapeutic social skills group for girls who need a bit of extra help

Location: Westport, CT
Description:A gentle and safe place for girls, ages 7-12, to acquire and practice skills useful in facing the complicated challenges of relationships
Contact:Wendy Eisenberg, PhD at (203) 222-8088

Groups for Stress and Anxiety Disorders

Location: Center for Work Stress Reduction, 1031 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT
Description: These groups provide both cognitive-behavioral and pharmacologic treatment for people with Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and/or job stress. As Dr. Lasser has an “insurance-free” (self-pay) practice, he feels this will offer a more economical way for patients to obtain both medication and therapy in the same setting from the same clinician, with the added benefit of the support and advice of others with the same issues.
Day/Time: The OCD group(s) will be run on a “drop-in” basis. Patients can join at any time, and attend the weekly group as often as they decide is necessary, depending primarily on the progress of their cognitive behavioral work (ideas for appropriate, specific exercises are generated by the group and physician, with members coming back with “progress reports”), and/or the need for medication management. The Panic and Stress Management groups will be more of a “class” format--an 8- (panic) or 12- (stress management) week “course,” one hour a week, with follow-up provided in a drop-in follow-up group as needed.
Contact: Jay Lasser, MD, at (860) 679-0473; people interested in either group will first be seen for an individual evaluation session, and should call Dr. Lasser to schedule an appointment.

Psychotherapy Group for Adult Men and Women

Location: Stamford, CT
Description: Long-term existential, psychodynamic group for adults, 25-65.
Day/Time: Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Contact: Trish Daylan, LCSW, Certified Group Psychotherapist, 203-329-9121

Psychotherapy Group for Adult Men and Women

Location: Stamford, CT
Description: Long-term existential, psychodynamic group for adults with history of depression, anxiety and other emotional issues, 23-65.
Day/Time: Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact: Trish Daylan, LCSW, Certified Group Psychotherapist, 203-329-9121

The Invisible Sufferer: The Divorced Man

Location: Westport, CT
Description: A divorce group forming for men who have been recently separated as well as for those who have been divorced for many years
Contact: Wendy Eisenberg, PhD at (203) 222-8088