Division 49 (Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy)

About Division 49

Division 49 provides a professional home for all psychologists interested in the study and application of group dynamics. The division promotes the development and advancement of the field of group psychology and the modality of group psychotherapy through research, teaching and education and clinical practice.

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Teamwork

Division Leadership

Group specialty council

Group psychology and group psychotherapy are now recognized as formal specialties in psychology.


News and Resources

News of interest to Division 49 members

Special issue: Ruptures and repairs in group psychotherapy

March 2021
Group Dynamics: Research, Theory, and Practice
Research is needed to understand the group, member, and leader factors that influence the process of rupture and repair.

How to do group therapy using telehealth

April 10, 2020
APA Services
Group therapists are responding to COVID-19 by rapidly transitioning from in-person to online therapies.

Get Involved

We invite you to learn more about our Society and considering joining. Once you become a member, there are many ways to get involved.

Become a member.

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Submit award nominations.

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Resources

For Group Psychotherapy

Group Therapy

From Division 49 Publications

Handshake Therapy

From APA Publications

For Students and Early Career Psychologists

Graduate

Graduate Students

Division 49 fosters opportunities for student involvement in a diverse and positive organizational culture that encourages networking, mentoring, participation and service.
Mentor

Early Career

Division 49 assists psychologists beginning careers in group psychology and psychotherapy with career development, financial planning, work/life balance, funding and grants.
training

Training

Division 49 provides information, organized by region, about practicums, internships and postdoctoral programs emphasizing group psychology and group psychotherapy.
Briefcase

Career Paths

Many psychology fields work with groups, offering career paths, including clinical, counseling, social, industrial-organizational, addiction, child and adolescent, military and sport psychologists.

Publications

Div. 49 Newsletter

The Group Psychologist

Stay up-to-date with news and resources for students and psychologists at all career levels by reading the latest issue of our newsletter.
Journals

Group Dynamics: Theory, Research and Practice

Division 49’s journal publishes original, empirical articles, theoretical analyses, literature reviews and brief reports.
Facebook

Follow Div. 49 on Facebook

Connect with us on Facebook for news, events and other updates related to group psychology and group psychotherapy.

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Member Benefits

Discover the academic and professional resources available when you become a Division 49 member.

Overview

Explore the history of Division 49, as well as resources and videos for those interested in groups.

Contact

To learn more about Division 49, ask questions or become involved, we invite you to contact us.


Last updated: March 2025Date created: 2011