Summer 2004

I hope that your summer has been filled with family and friends to balance out the rain and mosquitoes. The fireworks this July Fourth were numerous and beautiful. I will be grateful when they once again celebrate peace and prosperity for all.

DGPS held its annual Business meeting on June 6^TH. It was well attended. We started with meditation and sharing time before we moved into the business of yearly reports and then into our program.

I am glad to report that DGPS is on track with all of our goals including a balanced budget, our own website, great programs, and both a new Training Program and Halloween Fundraiser in development.

Our next Board meeting is on July 31^st from 9am-1pm. It will be held at the home of Tess Castleman. Thank you Tess. We will be considering liability insurance for the DGPS Board and Executive Officers. Vicki Rogers is inviting several insurance representatives to do a presentation. Thank You Vicki. Board meetings are open to the members at large so please come.

We have three new Board members. They are John Gladfelter, Shari Porter Jung and Becky Pruessner. A huge “thank you” goes to Bert Wolcott and Norm Bouffard who finished their term on the Board. We will miss your wisdom. Laura Warner will continue to serve on the Board in her position as President Elect.

A new membership directory is due to be published soon so be sure and join in order to be listed. Go to www.dgps.org for an application.

The Program Committee did a wonderful job again as Marti Kranzberg and Shari Porter Jung presented Money, Psychotherapy and Ethics following the business meeting. It was informative, fun, stimulating and met the three-hour Ethics requirement for this year. It doesn’t get better than that. Thank you Shari and Marti for making Ethics fun.

We have a social at Gershwin’s Restaurant on Friday, July 23^rd from 5 to 7p.m. Hope to see you all there. Remember; be there or be square.

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Friday, September 17, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Understanding Mate Selection: A Key to Marital Therapy with Terry Parsons, Ph.D.

Terry Parsons will share from his research about the developmental process of mate selection and its vital role in couple’s therapy. Terry will address how we as therapists can help couples: (1) recall positives about their relationship, (2) develop empathy for their mate, and (3) make positive growth and changes in their individual lives and relationship. 3 CEU’s available.

Friday, November 12, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Introductions to Energy Therapies, From Psychology to Physics with Hilary Shaw, LCSW and James Self, LMFT.

Exposure to cutting edge energy therapies is a must for today’s mental health provider. Come learn what energy therapies are, how they work, and how you can use them in your practice to help clients with past trauma, addictions and phobias. James Self will present his expertise with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Hilary Shaw will present Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Participants will have an opportunity to experience these powerful tools for themselves during the program. 3 CEU’s available.

Cost: $10.00 for students, $15.00 for DGPS Members, and $25.00 for Non-members

Questions: Contact Becky Pruessner, LPC at (214) 739-4023, ext. 116. or Hilary Shaw, LCSW at (214) 515-9165

The Marketing/Outreach committee continues to plan social gatherings. The location, dates and times of future social gatherings will be e-mailed to those of you who have sent in your e-mail addresses. If you do not have e-mail, please call Laura Warner at 214-847-1644 for information.

Book Review

You may have heard or read something about what is a hot topic in psychotherapy, namely, common factors. This book is a compilation of thoughts and opinions on this topic, it’s timeliness and the effect it may or may not have on HMOs, Congress and insurance companies. The essence of the topic is that research is fairly clear that therapy works and the different therapeutic approaches all have some common factors that seem to be the agents of change in the therapeutic process. In a previous book review I mentioned Prochaska and his research findings - well - it’s a lot more about that. The thing to me that is missing in most of the research topics is hypnosis and group therapy. This is an expensive book, so find someone or some library that has it. If you want to know where changes are going to occur in the psychotherapy field, this book will give you some strong hints.

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DGPS Calendar of Events for 2004

To add to this calendar, please call Cynthia Lovell, (214) 321-5663 or e-mail clove4849@aol.com.

*Friday, July 23, 5-7 p.m.: DGPS Social Gathering, Gershwin’s (Greenville & Walnut Hill, Dallas).

*Friday, July 23, 7 p.m.: DGPS Dinner Party and Planning Meeting for the Halloween Bizarre Bazaar at the home of Betty Gouge. RSVP to Betty Gouge at 972-484-3342 or Cynthia Lovell at 214-321-5663.

*Saturday, July 31: DGPS Board Meeting at the home of Tess Castelman (Contact Alice Tawwater Frazier (214)692-7699 for details).

*Friday, August 27, 12:30-2 p.m.: DGPS Social Gathering, Gershwin’s (Dallas).

*Friday, September 17, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. DGPS Program Understanding Mate Selection: A Key to Marital Therapy with Terry Parsons, Ph.D. Pecan Creek Office Park (Conference Room) 8340 Meadow Road, Dallas, Texas 75231.

(Contact Becky Pruessner at 214-739-4023, Ext. 116 or Hilary Shaw at (214)515-9165 for information.)

Saturday, October 30, 7 p.m. DGPS Halloween Bizarre Bazaar Fundraiser at the home of Betty Gouge.

*Friday, November 12, 1-4 p.m.: DGPS Program An Introduction to energy Therapies: From Psychology to Physics. Pecan Creek Office Park (Conference Room) 8340 Meadow Road, Dallas, Texas 75231.

(Contact Becky Pruessner at 214-739-4023, Ext. 116 or Hilary Shaw at (214)515-9165 for information.)

*Saturday, November 20. DGPS Board Meeting. (Contact Alice Tawwater Frazier (214)692-7699 for details).

The purpose of this column is to help our members share the joys and concerns in our personal lives in a way that allows support and celebration. Please contact Ginny Conlon at 214-352-5922 with information regarding births, marriages, illnesses, deaths, or other related news.

Genie Weitzman is currently at M.D. Anderson five days a week undergoing radiation. On weekends she returns home to be with family and friends. This treatment is a preventative one that the doctors are hoping will avoid further cancer recurrences. We keep you in our prayers as you continue your courageous journey, Genie!

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DGPS Members: The Newsletter Committee invites you to send us information about your professional activities and accomplishments (presentations, awards, publications, etc.). This information will be included in a column to share what we are doing professionally. Please send your information to Cynthia Lovell via mail or e-mail. 9191 Garland Road #223, Dallas, TX 75218; or clove4849@aol.com

DGPS members are volunteering to facilitate support groups for the parents/guardians of young people who have been court-ordered to attend educational programs provided by the AIDS/ARMS Network. Two therapists will lead the parent support groups on the first three Saturdays of each month. If you are interested in volunteering to co-lead a group for a month, contact Marti Kranzberg, Ph.D. at 214-528-1815 or e-mail her at mkr950@airmail.net. DGPS received a letter from AIDS Arms regarding the Truancy Outreach Program. (See page 11 this newsletter.)

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Our annual Halloween party fundraiser has been combined with our Bizarre Bazaar Fundraiser.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Saturday, OCTOBER 30^TH, 7:00 p.m. for the BIZARRE BAZAAR HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER at Betty Gouge’s house.

This night will be filled with fun, food, frivolity, costume contests, entertainment, auctions (loud and silent), spirits (the kind you drink and the kind that haunt you), tricks and more tricks (no, not that kind).

Last year’s Halloween fundraiser was in McKinney at Alice Tawwater Frazier’s house and was unique, exciting, wonderful, fun and profitable.

Gossip Column - Last Year’s Party

Lana Self, who, was in charge of The Sorting Hat has become infamous for her diagnostic skills with “that hat”.

John Gladfelter’s Tarot Card Reading left some starry-eyed and others baffled.

The painting from artist Jill Abernathy, was one of the many, wonderful and original works of art donated to DGPS and, much to Marti Kranzberg’s regret, is hanging in Carol Blanchard’s bedroom (a bidding war that may go down in DGPS fundraising archives).

This year’s party builders and fundraisers are up to the challenge and committed to outdo last year’s party and fundraiser. Why? Because we had great fun and we need more money. Last year’s Halloween fundraisers met their goal of raising enough money to implement a website. This year’s goal is to raise $6,000 to re-implement the DGPS Training Program, beginning in September 2005.

INVITATION FOR DINNER, WINE and PLANNING

The first fundraising-planning event will be held at Betty Gouge’s house Friday July 23, at 7:00 p.m. for buffet dinner and wine. If you’re interested in dinner, wine and/or being a part of this planning please RSVP to Betty Gouge at 972-484-3342 by noon, Wednesday, July 21 with how many will be attending. Not limited to DGPS members. Bring spouses/mates, friends, etc.

If you’re up for competition, challenge and excitement then join one of our fundraising teams. Our teams are modeled after Donald Trump’s TV show, “The Apprentice”.

The team bringing in the most money will be guests of honor at a royal banquet feast designed, prepared and served by the losing teams. This will be a complete royal affair, which will include entertainment and court jesters.

Spring rolled around, wet and cool, and ready for SWGPS’s annual Spring Workshop. A hearty group of about 17, coming from all over Texas and New Mexico, converged on the Stagecoach Inn, right off Main Street in Salado, Texas. The Board met on Thursday, April 22^nd and efficiently worked on the program for our October Conference in Dallas at the Doubletree Campbell Centre.

Friday, April 23^rd, Robin Binnig, Ph.D. of Dallas began her presentation, helping all attending to identify stressors and manage our stress reactions. As usual, we learned in the mornings and played in the afternoons. Robin finished her work with us on Saturday morning. The air was filled with Clary Sage and Lavendar, along with all types of soothing music. As usual, the time flew, and next thing we knew, it was time again to say good-bye to dear friends until October!

In 2007, SWGPS will be celebrating 50 years of education about and promotion of group therapy. We will commemorate this achievement and if you are interested in joining the task force to plan the festivities, please contact Tom at tlowry@mac.com.

SWGPS looks toward the fall, working on the 47^th Annual Conference held October 21^st through 23^rd, 2004 at the Doubletree Hotel Dallas Campbell Centre. The theme this year is “In the Spirit of Groups: Spirituality and Group Therapy.” Be prepared to enjoy your mandatory three hours of ethics as well as many specific interest workshops and psychodynamic process groups. For room rates and reservations, please call 800-245-8918. For conference rates and how to reserve your space, contact Robin Binnig at 972-386-8599 or robinbinnig@yahoo.com. We look forward to spending time in Big D, and hope to see many old and new faces from the Dallas area!

March 15, 2004

Marti B. Kranzberg, Ph.D.

5217 McKinney Ave., Suite 102

Dallas, Texas 75205

Dear Marti:

On behalf of AIDS Arms, please accept our sincere gratitude for the support The Dallas Group Psychotherapy Society is providing for our Truancy Outreach Program. Seventeen parents have benefited from the support group facilitated by therapists from your organization. It has been obvious from the parents’ reactions that they have been very pleased with the group.

Thank you again for your support of our organization and the people we serve. We look forward to the months ahead when many more parents will learn effective approaches to talking to youth about behaviors related to truancy, HIV and STDs.

Sincerely,

Ann Sivley, LMSW Kiva T. Wilks Sylvester Mayes, MSSW

Case Management Youth Services Associate Executive

Supervisor Liaison Director

AIDS Arms, Inc.

219 Sunset * Dallas, Texas 75203 * 214.521-5191

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The Dallas Group Psychotherapist is a forum through which you may place an advertisement for $25.00. For more information, contact Cynthia Lovell, (214) 321-5663 or e-mail at clove4849@aol.com.

To order: complete form and mail with check made to DGPS to Shari Porter Jung, 8330 Meadow Rd. #126, Dallas, TX 75231. EXPECT TWO TO FOUR WEEKS FOR DELIVERY. For additional information call Shari at 214 739.6600 or email at spjung@dmans.com.

The Gouldings created Redecision therapy blending existential psychology with the cognitive clarity of Transactional Analysis and the affective engagement of Gestalt therapy. The work combines profound respect for the autonomy of the individual with an absolute belief that people can change their lives for the better.

The International Institute for Redecision Training

Training in Redecision Therapy and Consultation Groups

DGPS Group Listings is an on-going feature of The Dallas Group Psychotherapist. You must be a paid member to list your group in the newsletter. For additions, changes or deletions to this list, please fax (214-321-0677), e-mail (clove4849@aol.com) or mail the information to Cynthia Lovell, 9191 Garland Road, #223, Dallas, TX 75218. For more information call her at 214-321-5663.

FEMALE GROUPS

Julia Lacy Baird, PhD 214-368-4230 Various Times Adolescent Females

Alice Tawwater-Frazier , M.S. 214-692-7699 Various Times

Julia Floyd Jones, PhD 214-403-1141 Forming Adolescent Females

MALE GROUPS

Julia Floyd Jones, PhD 214-403-1141 Forming Adolescent Males

James Self, LMFT 214-732-6121

MIXED GENDER GROUPS

John Gladfelter, PhD 214-351-1191 Tues. 11am-1pm

Consultation Group

Private Practice

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