SFPRG SUMMER UPDATE

The regular email newsletter will resume in September. This publication is dependant on you, our members/readers, to provide content. We are always interested in your experiences in coming to know of and using Control Mastery Theory.

To enter our website go to the end of this eletter and click on our web address.

September is almost upon us- the summer just sped by for me and now vacations are behind us. It is amazing how time is speeding up. But fall approaches and it is a New Year for interns, and for classes.

We have 5 new interns joining us this year. They are Laura Fannon, Beth Kita, Amy Basford, Jan-Martin Berge and Deborah Kory. They eagerly await your referrals.

There are still spaces in our popular post licensure training program so call Rob for information. Our regular classes will begin in October so watch for news on them soon.

We still have a great large office available to rent in building 10. Tell you friends or join us.

The 2PM Friday Research Group is going to resume on September 14, 2007. All members are invited to participate.

We will be studying testing in the case of AR, a recorded analysis. The group will be identifying tests and assessing how well the therapist passed (or failed) them.

The patientıs testing will be related to other outcome measures, such as the degree of pro-plan insight the patient is exhibiting.

Please let me know if you would like to attend so that I can have enough copies of the transcript for the group to work on. Thanks, Marshall Bush at (415) 561- 6775.

The Post-Graduate psychotherapy training program begins on October 17. This program is for all licensed mental health professionals. Sign-up before September 15 and save $300. Click on the Presidio image below for more infol

NEW Control-mastery Training DVD -- Our first ever training DVD -- Psychotherapy Case Formulation from the Perspective of Control-Mastery Theory -- will be available September 1, 2007.

The DVD contains a very brief overview of key concepts (pathogenic beliefs, the patient's plan, tests) followed by an intake interview.

A plan formulation of the case is then presented followed by various examples of patient tests. Each of the test sequence is discussed in terms of the plan formulation of the case.

This DVD, featuring Susan Badger and George Silberschatz, was produced and directed by Zohar Itzhar-Nabarro. Watch for it on the SFPRG web site.

SFPRG and Swedenborgian Church (National Historic Landmark) at 2107 Lyon St at Washington St of San Francisco present a Free Monthly Lecture series on PARENTING occuring the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning September 26th from 7pm to 8pm with childcare available. There will be no lecture in December. Contact SFPRG at 415-561-6771; www.sfprg.org

• 9-26-07: Why Kids Do the Very Thing That Drives Their Parents Crazy: Steven Forman, M.D.
• 10-24-07: What Does Psychological Research Tell Us About How To Best Parent Our Children: Patsy Wood, Ph.D.
• 11-28-07: Children's Hidden Worries About Their Parents: Susan Badger, MFT
• 1-23-08: How To Talk To Your Child About His or Her Learning Disorder: Jessica Broitman Ph.D. & Jack Davis, Ph.D.
• 2-27-08: The Hidden Costs Of Parenting: Joshua Coleman, Ph.D.

• 3-26-08: Mothers and Daughters: Jan Schreiber, Ph.D.
• 4-23-08: Negotiating Mid and Late Adolescence - The Parent/Teen Journey: Jack Maslow, LCSW
• 5-28-08: Adventures in Grandparenting: Alexandria Leedy, Psy.D.
• 6-25-08: Limit Setting As A Paradox; Why Setting Limits Is Difficult, But Important: Barbara Sapienza, Ph.D.

For more info on these workshops go to the SFPRG web address at the end of this eletter.

• THE CHALLENGE OF INTIMACY: CONTROL- MASTERY COUPLE THERAPY - Dennis J. Zeitlin, MD
• Saturday, October 6, 2007
• 8:30 - 1:30 pm; (4.5 CE hrs)
• San Francisco Jewish Community Center
• 3200 California St
• $55 members; $65 non-members; $15 students

Contact SFPRG; 9 Funston Ave; SF, 94129; 415- 561-6771.

• THE EXPERIENCE OF CLINICAL SUPERVISION: AN ADVANCED SUPERVISION COURSE - Alan Rappaport, Ph.D
• Saturday, Sept 29, 2007, 9am - 4pm (6 CE hrs)
• SFPRG Presidio, #10 Funston
• $60 members; $75 non-members; Free to members supervising our clinic interns

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO:

L.C.S.W's/M.F.T's: SFPRG is a provider approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider Number PCE104, for CE credit on an hour-for-hour basis.

PSYCHIATRISTS: SFPRG is a CME accredited provider. Physicians attending this Workshop may report, on an hour-for-hour basis, Category 1 credit.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: SFPRG is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

SFPRG maintains responsibility for these programs and their contents.

For more info on the following case conferences click on the SFPRG website address at the end of this eletter and go to our website, Classes/Calendar.

• HOW PSYCHOTHERAPY WORKS - Peter Shumacher, MFT
• Sept 17 - Dec 10, 2007; Mondays, 10:30 - 12 noon (18 CE hrs)
• SFPRG Presidio, San Francisco
• $75 members; $95 non-members; $30 students

• THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS - Steven Foreman, MD
• Oct 3 - Dec 12, 2007; Wed, 2:30 - 4:00 pm (15 CE hrs)
• SFPRG Presidio
• $75 members; $95 non-members; $30 students

• WEDNESDAY CASE STUDY GROUP - Norman Sohn, Ph.D, LCSW & Alan Rappaport, Ph.D
• Sept 19 - Dec 12, 2007; Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am (12 CE hrs)
• SFPRG Presido
• $65 members; $85 non-members; $20 students

• PSYCHOTHERAPY FROM A CONTROL MASTER PERSPECTIVE - Michael Lowenstein, MD
• Sept 14 - Dec 14, 2007, Fridays, 9:30 - 11:00 am (18 CE hrs)
• Orinda - call for info: 925-258-9302
• $75 members; $95 non-members; $30 students

• THE JOY OF THERAPY (East Bay) - Helene Goldberg, Ph.D
• Oct 4 - Dec 13, 2007, Thursdays, 2:30-4:00pm (12.5 CE hrs)
• East Bay location - call: 510-524-7833 for details
• $65 members; $85 non-members; $20 students

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO:

L.C.S.W's/M.F.T's: SFPRG is a provider approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider Number PCE104, for CE credit on an hour-for-hour basis.

PSYCHIATRISTS: SFPRG is a CME accredited provider. Physicians attending this Workshop may report, on an hour-for-hour basis, Category 1 credit.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: SFPRG is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

SFPRG maintains responsibility for these programs and their contents.

The SFPRG Clinic and Training Center Program will begin on September 12, 2007 with eleven interns. Jan-Martin Berge has already arrived from Norway with his infant son; we welcome him and his family.

We are planning an exciting training year with the help of our members, some of whom will be teaching, supervising and referring patients to our low fee clinic.

We will offer more news when our program begins in September, 2007.

The Men's Therapy Group provides a helpful environment where men address their problems with the help of other thoughful and responsive members. It's purpose is to further confidence, introspection and connection.

The group assists men in overcoming fears, guilt, shame and excessive responsibility while increasing their capacity to turn to other men for understanding and help.

• Thursdays, 7:15 - 9:00 pm
• 2171 Union Street (cross street Fillmore), San Francisco
• $40 per meeting

For more information and a no-fee consultation call:

• Ron C. Rohlfes, MA, MFT
• 415-273-1024

Ron C. Rohlfes has more than fifteen years of counseling experience with adults, couples, adolescents and groups. He has a long association with SFPRG. His memberships include Mount St. Joseph's - St. Elizabeth's, The Couples Therapy Collective, American Group Psychotherapy Assoc and Northeren California Group Psychotherapy Society.

A bright office in an all therapist building will be available full time in September, 2007.

It's charming, cozy, soundproof, with wheelchair access, cleaning and all utilities included.

Location is ideal; North Berkeley/Solano Avenue. It's safe, with shops and transportation steps away.

PLEASE CALL: (510) 526-0908