PSYCHOANALYTIC ORIENTED CONSULTATION GROUP co-led by Diane Strongwater, MFT and Carol Harrus, M.D. Group meets Mondays from 1:45-3 in Palo Alto. The focus of the group is to help psychotherapists learn to use and make ongoing use of analytic concepts in their practices by focusing on beginning treatment, frame issues such as establishing fees, how to structure treatment and how to notice and work with transference and countertransference in the session. Members provide clinical material supplemented by relevant articles with personal and practical input from the group leaders. Call D. Strongwater at (408) 737-1337 or C. Harrus at (650) 328-8935.

ONGOING CASE CONSULTATION AND READING GROUP. Key readings of middle school clincians including: Balint, Winnicott, Symington, Alvarez. Friday afternoons, Oakland. October 8th-Feb 11th. $885. CE approved. Annie Sweetnam,Ph.D. (510) 531- 5212.Anniesweetnam@sbcglobal.net.

WRITING SUPPORT GROUP. For those writing or interested in writing. Focus on individual voice and style. Saturday AM monthly start Sep.11th. Oakland $85/session. 8 session commitment. Annie Sweetnam, Ph.D. (510) 531-5212. Anniesweetnam@sbcglobal.net.

ANALYTIC GROUP THERAPY led by Sue Saperstein Psy.D., MFT. Analytic group therapy is an opportunity for a group relational experience that may be adjunctive to individual analysis or act independently. This ongoing long term therapy group presently includes young professionals focused on sexuality and relational issues, cultural and personal traumas, social anxieties, depression, and isolation. Openings available. Each applicant will be interviewed to determine appropriateness. Group meets Tuesday, 7pm-8:30pm. The fee is on a sliding scale: $60-$160. For further information: (415) 641-4146, drsuesaperstein@sbcglobal.net.

COMFORTABLE, FURNISHED, NEW, REDESIGNED Psychotherapy office in Pacific Heights/Nob Hill. Free parking for clients, daily cleaning service, air conditioning, elevator. Suite is fully ADA compliant. Large enough for couples, families and small groups. Monthly rent is $180 per day. Please call Tamara Greenberg if interested. (415) 305-7304.

PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICE/SUBLET. Large, beautiful, Union Street/Gough, all-therapist suite, Wednesdays/$235/month. (510) 848-3372.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES 2010-11
CIP's Professional Development Series: Registration discounts are available for members & early registration. Become a member today! For full information or to register, please visit www.cipmarin.org, or call (415) 459-5999 x101.

Seminar for Professionals: ancient Zen pond, shrink jumps in ... plop! Shame, Vulnerability and Beginner’s Mind with A. Raja Hornstein, Psy.D.; Arlene Bermann, LCSW; Chris Fortin, MFT. Saturday, October 30, 2010 9am-4pm at Town Center, Corte Madera - Community Room. 6 CEUs approved for MFTs & LCSWs, and 6 CEUs approved by the MCEPAA for Psychologists. COST: $120 or $140 after October 16, 2010.

Study Groups & Classes: Expressive Therapies: Integrating Mind/Body Therapies into Practice with Ilene Serlin, Ph.D. Fridays: Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, 2010, and Feb 18, May 13, 2011 10am-12 noon at CIP, 1330 Lincoln, San Rafael, Room 203. 12 CEUs approved for MFTs & LCSWs.

Study Groups & Classes: Widening the Royal Road with Meredith Sabini, MS, Ph.D.; Fariba Bogzaran, Ph.D.; John Beebe, M.D. Saturdays: September 25, October 9, November 13, December 11, 2010, 10am-2pm at CIP, 1330 Lincoln, San Rafael, Suite 201. 4 CEUs per session approved for MFTs & LCSWs, and 4 CEUs per session approved by the MCEPAA for Psychologists. COST:$100 per session or $375 for the series. This course may be attended on a per session basis.

Study Groups & Classes: Neuro-Science of Attachment in Relationships with Linda Graham, MFT. Wednesdays: October 6, 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 10 9-11am at CIP, 1330 Lincoln, San Rafael, CA, Room 203. 12 CEUs approved for MFTs & LCSWs, and 12 CEUs approved by the MCEPAA for Psychologists. COST: $200 or $220 after August 27, 2010.

Study Groups & Classes: Dreams Consultation Group with Meredith Sabini, Ph.D. Fridays: Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21 11am-1pm at CIP, 1330 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, Room 203. 2 CEUs per session approved for MFTs & LCSWs. COST:$50/month. Class size is limited to six participants. 

Seminar for Professionals: Mental Health, A Vanishing but Critical Concept with Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D. Saturday, January 29, 2011, 9am-4pm at Four Points Sheraton, 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael. 6 CEUs approved for MFTs & LCSWs, and 6 CEUs approved by the MCEPAA for Psychologists. COST: $120 or $140 after January 15, 2011.