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“What the Hell is Going On??” - PART II - A Socio-Psycho-Politico-Group Analysis of Our Political Situation
Event Description:EGPS Manhattan Professional Discussion Group is sponsoring another community meeting to explore from a group perspective the turbulent political, social and therapeutic issues we face in the aftermath of the presidential election. Since the election, there has been more apprehension concerning the stability of the country. Trump’s dissenters feel threatened by his erratic personality, his combative governing approach and his executive decisions and policies. They feel democracy is threatened and civil rights are at stake. Some dissenters feel that Trump's governing behavior is so toxic to the democratic process that to normalize it as acceptable politics is dangerous to the country. Some of Trump supporters are pleased with his performance. Other supporters feel queasy by his personality and style, but are also anxious and angry that Trump is not getting a fair chance. What does this mean for our clinical practice? What does this mean for our lives? This will be a town hall group format where we can learn from our differences and our differing perspectives. Ronnie Levine, Ph.D. ABPP, FAGPA CGP will chair the meeting, joined by co-chairs Wayne Ayers, PH.D. and Teresa Solomita.LCSW-R , NCPsyA Please join us and share your thoughts!!
National Anxiety and The Therapist’s Dilemmas
This evening we will explore such topics as:
National Anxiety – What are the current social, political, psychological, and emotional issues generating the current states of anxiety within the identity subgroups and the national group?
The Therapist’s Dilemmas – Therapists are struggling as much as their patients are with the onslaught of daily political attacks on thinking and emotional equilibrium. What are the implications of the current socio-political environment in the treatment room and how does our clinical work proceed under these conditions?
Bios:
Ronnie Levine, PhD, ABPP FAGPA is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and group analyst and supervisor. Faculty of the Center for Group Studies and EGPS Group Psychotherapy Training Program: on editorial board of the IJGP; Board member of EGPS , published articles include: Treating Idealized Hope and Hopelessness, and Progressing While Regressing in Relationships; invited and featured speaker national and international group conferences; ongoing training groups in Austin TX and Boston, Mass; Fellow, AGPA ; 2011 EGPS honored for outstanding contributions to the field of group psychotherapy.
Wayne Ayers, PhD is a psychologist in private practice in NYC. He serves as Assistant Training Director at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Brooklyn Campus. He is on the board of Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society (EGPS).
Teresa Solomita, LCSW-R, NCPsyA is a graduate of the Hunter College School of Social Work, the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, the Couples Institute and has advanced training from the Center for Group Studies. She has been in practice for over 15 years in Manhattan and Brooklyn where she works with individuals, couples and groups.
Location: Manhattan
Time: Friday, April 7th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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