Thursday, Aug. 2
9 a.m. – 10:50 a.m., Convention Center Room W102A
Skill-Building Session: Psychodynamic Family Systems in Group Psychotherapy—A Demonstration of Process
Chair: Kathleen Ritter, PhD, California State University—Bakersfield11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m., Convention Center Room W207A
Skill-Building Session: Exploring the Ethics of Confidentiality in Group Therapy
Participant/1st Author: Maria T. Riva, PhD, University of Denver
Title: Ethical Dilemmas in Group and Group Supervision
Cheri L. Marmarosh, PhD, George Washington University
Title: Ethical Dilemmas in Groups
Discussant: Rebecca McNair-Semands, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte- 12 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W103B
Skill-Building Session: Exploring the Ethics of Confidentiality in Group Therapy
Participant/1st Author: Maria T. Riva, PhD, University of Denver
Title: Ethical Dilemmas in Group and Group Supervision
Cheri L. Marmarosh, PhD, George Washington University
Title: Ethical Dilemmas in Groups
Discussant: Rebecca McNair-Semands, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte - 1 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W104A
Skill-Building Session: Assessing Group Climate and Effectiveness—Which Measures Should I Use?
Co-chairs: Janice DeLucia-Waack, PhD and David Alatebef, BA, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Participant/1st Author: Sandro M. Sodano, PhD, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Title: Measures of Climate and Outcome
Heather Cosgrove, BA, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Title: Measuring Group Therapeutic Factors, Group Leader and Member Behaviors and Selection Criteria - 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m., Convention Center West Hall A4-B3
Poster Session
Participant/1stAuthor: Heather R. Ryan, PsyD, University of Indianapolis
Title: Social Support, Quality of Life, and Locus of Control: Development of a Semistructured Support Group
Co-Author: Nicole M. Taylor, PhD, University of Indianapolis
Norah C. Slone, MS, University of Kentucky
Title: Evaluating Group Psychotherapy Services Using Client Feedback: Pilot Findings
Co-Author: Robert J.Reese, PhD, University of Kentucky
Co-Author: Susan S.Mathews, PhD, University of Kentucky
Co-Author: Nathaniel Hopkins, PhD, University of Kentucky
Co-Author: Jonathan Kodet, MS, University of Kentucky
Sarah J. Bernstein, MA, Fordham University
Title: Group Therapy Trainees’ Competencies and Skill Development: A Case Study
Co-Author: Aziza A.B. Platt, BA, Fordham. University
Co-Author: Alexandra Fischer, MEd, Fordham University
Co-Author: Eric C. Chen, PhD, Fordham University
Dennis M. Kivlighan III, BA, University of Wisconsin—Madison
Title: Mutual Influence in Interpersonal Process Group Outcomes: An Actor-Partner Analysis
Jennifer L. Grote, PhD, University of Denver
Title: Impact of Stage of Change Beliefs and Working Alliance on Group Therapy With Adolescents
Co-Author: Maria T. Riva, PhD, University of Denver
Thomas A. Kim, Hankuk Academy of Foreign Services, Yongin, Republic of Korea
Title: Gender and Cultural Differences in Domain-Specific Risk Choices Under Uncertainty
Co-Author: Junsu Park, MBA, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
Brooke Lawler, MPH, BS, Regent University
Title: Learning to Get LIFTED: A Treatment Protocol for Emotion Regulation and Depression
Co-Author: Mirria.m. R. Kimani, MA, BS, Regent University
Co-Author: Brittany L. Montes, BA, Regent University
Co-Author: LaTrelle Jackson, PhD, Regent University
Kelly E. Norman, BA, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Title: Eating Disorder Prevention Group: The Role of Interpersonal Styles in Outcomes
Co-Author: Catherine Cook-Cottone, PhD, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Co-Author: Sandro M. Sodano, PhD, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Audrey N. Atkinson, MA, Regent University
Title: Working Alliance and Group Climate in Group Supervision
Co-Author: Elizabeth Wine, BA, Regent University
Co-Author: Vickey L. Maclin, PsyD, Regent University
Co-Author: Jennifer S. Ripley, PhD, Regent University
Co-Author: Corinne N. Engelbert, MA, Regent University
Brian S. Amox, MS, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Title: Interpersonal Interpretations of Measures of Perceptions of Group Counseling
Co-Author: Sandro M. Sodano, PhD, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Co-Author: Janice DeLucia-Waack, PhD, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Laura J. Petracek, PhD, California Department of Corrections, San Quentin
Title: Using Rap Psychology As a Therapeutic Intervention With Inmates
Martyn S. Whittingha.m., PhD, Wright State University
Title: Assessing Change Patterns for the Socially Inhibited Subtype Within Focused Brief Group Therapy: A Mixed- Methods Approach
Co-Author: David A. Yutrzenka, BA, Wright State University
Co-Author: Kacey Greening, BA, Wright State University
Cassie V. Comeau, BA, University of Northern Colorado
Title: A Process Model for Group Psychotherapy
Dianna W. Allen, MA, University of New Mexico
Title: Critical Factors in Group Supervision
Co-Author: Jeanmarie Keim, PhD, University of New Mexico
Denise Rodriguez Brown, MS, Independent Practice, Pembroke Pines, FL
Title: College Wellness: A Peer-to-Peer Approach That Impacts the Whole Campus
Tonya Walker, MA, University of New Mexico
Title: Empirical Analysis of Alternative Pedagogies: Service Learning in Group Work
Co-Author: Kristopher M. Goodrich, PhD, University of New Mexico
Co-Author: Jeanmarie Keim, PhD, University of New Mexico
Kimberly L. Smith, MA, Pepperdine University
Title: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in an Inpatient Psychiatric Forensic Setting
Co-Author: Ryan Jordan, MA, Alliant International University—San Diego
Co-Author: Douglas Kraus, MS, Pepperdine University
Kacey Greening, BA, Wright State University
Title: Assessing Change Patterns for the Intrusively/Needy Subtype Within Focused Brief Group Therapy: A Mixed- Methods Approach
Co-Author: Martyn S. Whittingha.m., PhD, Wright State University
Co-Author: David A. Yutrzenka, BA, Wright State University
Friday, Aug. 3
11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m., Convention Center Room W108B
Symposium: Best Practices in Conducting Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy Research
Participant/1st Author: Jill M. Paquin, PhD, University of Maryland College Park
Title: Using Actor-Partner Dependence to Better Understand Group Effects
Co-Author: Dennis M. Kivlighan, PhD, University of Maryland College Park
Sheri Bauman, PhD, University of Arizona
Title: How to Deal With Missing Data in Group Research- 2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W311H
Symposium: Meet the Experts in Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy
Chair: Maria T. Riva, PhD, University of Denver
Participant/1st Author: Nina Brown, EdD, Old Dominion University
Title: My Experiences Leading Groups
Rex Stockton, PhD, Indiana University Bloomington
Title: My Experiences Leading Groups and Conducting Group Research
Zipora Shechtman, PhD, University of Haifa, Israel
Title: My Experiences Leading Groups and Conducting Group Research - 2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W311H
Presidential Address: Ring of Fire: Potential Toxicity in Groups
Nina Brown, EdD, Old Dominion University - 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W311H
Business Meeting
Chair: Nina Brown, EdD, Old Dominion University - 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W104A
Symposium: Why Gender-Specific Group Programs for Adolescents? Three Research-Based Interventions
Chair: Karen E. Farrell, PsyD, Midwestern University
Participant/1st Author: Ashley Kuhl Piwowarski, PsyD, Midwestern University
Title: Use of Contemporary Feminist and Relational Theories to Guide a Group-Based Intervention for Girls
Michael Kessler, PsyD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Title: Strongboys: A Gender-Sensitive and Group-Based Approach to Working With Preadolescent Boys
Stacy Lott, MS, Midwestern University
Title: Boys in Crisis: Using Gender and Group Interventions to Inform Trauma and Substance Abuse Treatments
Saturday, Aug. 4
- 12 p.m. – 12:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W102B
Skill-Building Session: Creating Dialogue—A Conversation Between Early Career Group Psychologists
Co-chairs: Leann J. Terry, PhD, Penn State University Park and Joseph R. Miles, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Participant/1st Author: Rachelle Rene, PhD, Wings of Change Unlimited, San Diego, CA - 1 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W311G
Skill-Building Session: Processing Activities in Psychoeducational Groups
Chair: Janice DeLucia-Waack, PhD, University at Buffalo—State University of New York
Participant/1st Author: Edil Torres-Rivera, PhD, University of Florida - 3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W311G
Symposium: Leading Groups on Internship—Strategies for Developing Strong Group Skills From Recent Interns
Chair: Joshua Gross, PhD, Florida State University
Participant/1st Author: Rob Durr, PhD, Northwestern University, Jennifer Alonso, PhD, University of Florida and Timothy R. Hess, PhD, Ball State University - 4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m., Convention Center Room W311D
Invited Address: Group Psychologist of the Year
Participant/1st Author: Sally Barlow, PhD, Brigham Young University
Title: Foundational and Functional Skills in Group Specialty Practice - 9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m., Convention Center Room W102B
Skill-Building Session: Creating Change With At-Risk Students—Group-Centered Interventions Stressing Cohesion and Culture
Chair: Elaine Clanton Harpine, PhD, University of South Carolina Aiken - 10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m., Convention Center Room W103B
Skill-Building Session: Kinesthetic Metaphors—Interactive Group Interventions That Activate Change
Co-chairs: H.L. Gillis, PhD, Georgia College & State University and Michael A. Gass, PhD, University of New Hampshire
Participant/1st Author: Bobbi L. Beale, PsyD, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Canton, OH