Description

This presentation will focus on the fundamentals of group development and facilitation with a special emphasis on the particulars of groups that serve sexual abuse/assault survivors. Items covered are:

• Rationale for inclusion of group therapy as part of the treatment process.
• Factors to consider in developing the group guide.
• Screening for a well-rounded group.
• Art and science of group facilitation.
• Special considerations for group treatment for sexual assault survivors.
• Case examples and managing difficult scenarios.

Presenter

Amy Kipp, LMFT: Amy Kipp is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in San Antonio. She graduated from the University of Iowa was a BA in Psychology in 2006 and from the University of Oregon with M.Ed. in Couples and Family Therapy in 2009. She is a Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Amy is especially interested in working with couples and with trauma survivors. Amy was a Support Group Facilitator for the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) in Beaverton, Oregon for three years. She developed and facilitated a group to address intimacy issues for sexual assault survivors as well facilitated an established, ongoing group for female sexual assault survivors. Since moving to San Antonio, Amy has facilitated a short-term Holiday group for survivors at the RCC. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring San Antonio, cooking, and hiking with her dog.

CEU Credit

3.0 CEU Credit for:

• LMFT
• LPC and LCDC
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
  • LP, PLP, LPA and LSSP

Registration

Click here to register. Deadline is April 25, 2016.