67th Annual Conference

Thursday, February 25

Early Morning Colloquies

Colloquy 1

Positive Psychology  Perspective in Group Psychotherapy

Presenters:

Jason Berman, Ph.D., Private Practice, Dallas, Texas

Gretchen Ladd, Ph.D., Private Practice, Dallas, Texas

This course will involve didactic and experiential components related to positive and strengths characteristics within group members.   

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Gain insight into psychological strengths.

2. Explain the difference between strengths and talents.

3. Appreciate the application of strengths within therapy groups.

Course References:

Park, N., Peterson, C., & Seligman, M. (2004).  Strengths of character and well-being. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 23, 603-619.

Peterson, C., Park, N. & Sweeney, P. (2008). Group well-being: Morale from a positive psychology perspective. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 57, 19-36.

Peterson, C. & Seligman, M. Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004.