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Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists

The Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists (AAGP) has membership in four states: Victoria, Queensland, NSW and SA. Group psychotherapy, as provided by our members, is guided by psychoanalytic principles and is an economic and effective form of treatment. Psychoanalysis is based on the theory that our present is shaped by our past. We are often unaware of how experiences can affect us and painful feelings can remain in the unconscious mind. These unacknowledged feelings from past events can influence our current mood and behaviour, and contribute to problems with self-esteem, personality, relationships and work. Common problem-solving often fails to provide relief.

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The group provides a setting in which self-understanding, experiential learning and peer support can combine to bring about those internal changes necessary to improve self-acceptance, and personal and work relationships. This is accomplished through reflection, the interaction of individuals within the group, and with the facilitation of experienced group psychotherapists, trained within our framework.

Aims of the AAGP

  • To encourage the training of competent psychoanalytic group psychotherapists
  • To establish and maintain high standards in clinical practice
  • To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among qualified mental health professionals practicing in psychoanalytic group psychotherapy
  • To promote continuing education and research in the field of group psychotherapy