Article archive / February 2018
Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 2. Source pages: 16.
The Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society will hold it Winter Workshop on February 10 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. Presenting is Christopher Garner, PsyD, CGP, MSCP, who will speak on “Effective Psychotherapy: The Psychotherapeutic Mentality™, Part I: Basic Assumptions, The Prime Movers, & A Look at Dream Interpretation.”
Dr. Garner is a Clinical Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology, and Certified Group Psychotherapist, and Associate Clinical Professor at LSU-HSC Psychiatry & HSC-OLOL.
Dr. Garner will explain and discuss, “The Psychotherapeutic Mentality is pan- theoretical, informed by practice relevant research and age-old lore,” he explained.
Attendees will see how to appreciate the prime emotional drives in patients. Dr. Garner will use film and audience participation to illustrate clinical concepts. Use examples of dream interpretation and other clinical encounters for application. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of dreams and clinical encounters.
The workshop is 9:00 am to 12:00. Dr. Garner hopes to cover all the concepts; uncovered areas or those in need of more time will be presented in an addition session or, “Part 2.” Those who want more may bring their lunch for addition discussion. Space is limited and scholarships available. Visit the event page for more information at http://www.lgpsonline.org/winter- workshop.html.
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