A Look Inside

Saturday, March 13, 2027
Link Counseling Center in Atlanta, GA

At the heart of psychotherapy is the imperative to look inside: the client’s unconscious, our countertransference, the relational dynamic between us. What is inside the therapeutic process? This spring, we gather to get a glimpse of what is hiding under the surface.

Gazing deeply into the heart of the therapeutic process is not the only place where we hope to aim our focus. True to form of the American Academy of Psychotherapists, we will also endeavor to look inside ourselves. What has been cast into the shadow? What secrets await us in the depths of our undiscovered selves? What will be revealed about our clinical work, through what is revealed in us?

This conference will provide an opportunity to explore these questions in a carefully curated container built for growth, empowerment, and vulnerability. We will join each other as we embark on a journey of learning and insight. You are invited to open the door of discovery, and shine light on what is deep within.

Call for Workshop Proposals

The Southern Region Committee invites members and non-members to offer a 3-hour workshop that challenges our growing edges within the context of our theme. Please review our theme statement above for inspiration and do not hesitate to reach out to co-chairs Jess McMillan or Michelle Leyden with any questions.

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A. What to describe:

DO describe something the PARTICIPANT will be able to do AFTER having attended your session.
DO NOT describe something that YOU will do DURING the session. That is a presenter goal, not a learning objective.

B. How to describe it:

DO begin each with a verb that denotes an action that is observable or audible, such as: list, state, explain describe, differentiate, discuss, calculate, compare, contrast, choose, define, demonstrate, estimate, evaluate, locate, match, name, plan, predict, rank, recommend, select, summarize, write, etc.
DO NOT use verbs that denote something happening inside the participant’s head, such as: know, learn, appreciate, value, acquire, comprehend, be familiar with, recognize, understand, etc. You cannot see or hear someone do these things.

If you can’t see or hear the participant perform the action (verb), choose a different verb. Only 3 objectives are required for CE review. If you submit more than 3, only 3 will be accepted.

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A. Provide an outline, as shown below, (NOT a paragraph description) of the content of your presentation, specifying who is teaching each component (if more than one presenter) and how long each component is expected to take (in minutes).
B. Indicate which of your objectives is being addressed for each component.
C. If your presentation will include a “group process”, you are still expected to outline the expected flow and time elements of that process. Do not list “group process” and not include the details.

Example for a 90-minute presentation with two speakers:

1. Fight-or-flight responses and couples distancing: (Obj 1), (45 min), John Smith

A. The phenomenon of flooding
B. Lowering the intensity and increasing safety
C. Related research on effective and ineffective couples interventions

2. Educating the couple (a case study) (Obj 1), (20 min), John Smith

A. Content vs. process
B. Mechanics of communications

3. Assessment concerns related to this method (Obj 2), (25 min), Sarah Brown

A. Organizing presenting problems
B. Using family history
C. Organizing current stressors

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We are requesting that the minimum capacity of each workshop proposal be no lower than 10.

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