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This page last updated 04/02/2010

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1. How much does each meeting cost?
2. Will I get CEUs from attending each group?

3. How is the material presented?

4. Is there a curriculum?
5. The group has already been meeting. Shouldn't I start at the beginning?
6. Is your focus now strictly related to couples therapy?

7. How often does the group meet?

8. Must I come to every meeting?
9. Am I charged for missed meetings?
10. Do we discuss cases?
11. Why can't I access articles in the library?

How much does each meeting cost?

$75 with a six-month commitment.

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Will I get CEUs from attending each group?

Yes! Continuing education credits are available through Lifespan Learning Institute (LLI) at a fee of $50 payable to LLI when requesting a certificate. 

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How is the material presented?

The meeting combines didactics, presentations, and discussion. We often view videotapes that are clinically relevant to attachment, couples, and/or neuroscience and the application to clinical work. 

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Is there a curriculum?

Nope. It is whatever strikes my fancy at the moment. I do, however, take requests (for real).

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The group has already been meeting. Shouldn't I start at the beginning?

No. It does not matter when you start this group. The material in this group is not presented in a linear fashion. Rather, the learning that occurs is more circular and modular, like pieces of a puzzle. Members are encouraged to allow unfamiliar terms and ideas to simply flow over them and not worry about confusion. Because so much of what we will be reading and discussing is repetitive, you will find that your knowledge and understanding will increase dramatically with time. Additionally, since the material is connected to clinical application and real human experience, an emotional or intuitive understanding comes rather quickly.

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Is your focus now strictly related to couple therapy?

No. For focus is also on individual and family therapy. I am still interested in mother-infant attachment and prevention. I believe this material can be applied to all modalities and approaches.

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How often does the group meet?

Once per month.

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Must I come to every meeting?

It is a six month commitment. You can miss two meetings without being held responsible for fees.

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Am I charged for missed meetings?

You are financially responsible for each meeting within the six-month commitment. Two cancellations are allowed.

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Do we discuss cases?

Cases may come up occasionally, however, the case consultation group meets every two weeks following the study group. You are encouraged to look into the Los Angeles Consult Group (in Calabasas) if you think that suits your needs.

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Why can't I access articles in the library?

The library is intended for ongoing (paying) members of my groups and is not available to the general public. If you are just visiting or attending just one or two meetings, I will send the articles to you via e-mail. I occasionally change the password. If you are a member and cannot log on, contact me and I will send you the current password.

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