American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Group Psychotherapy
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1942
Members: 3,000
Address: 25 East 21st Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA
Email: info@agpa.org
Website: www.agpa.org

Description:

The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) is the oldest and largest professional association dedicated to the field of group psychotherapy. It supports the field of group psychotherapy through a tri-partite structure: AGPA, a professional and educational organization; the Group Psychotherapy Foundation, its philanthropic arm and the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists, a standard setting and certifying body. The Association has almost 3,000 members, many of whom have been recognized as specialists through the Certified Group Psychotherapist credential. AGPA is a multi-disciplinary association, representing all of the group psychotherapy disciplines, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, pastoral counselors and creative arts therapists. Our members are experienced mental health professionals who lead psychotherapy groups as well as non-clinical groups of various kinds. Many are organizational specialists who work with businesses, not-for-profit organizations, communities, and other "natural" groups to help them improve their functioning.

Mission/Aims:

The AGPA is a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and training in group psychotherapy to benefit the client/patient population. The Association is committed to:

Promoting quality group psychotherapy care as a primary method of treatment that is clinically sound, cost-effective, and accessible,
Advancing group psychotherapy training and research,
Providing a network of peer support that serves the professional needs of group practitioners,
Advocating for quality care on behalf of its members, clients/patients and the public.

Principal Activities:

Education, training and networking for group therapists.

Member Benefits:

Journal and newsletter subscriptions, training opportunities, networking, special interest group membership.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Certified Group Psychotherapist credential