This video captures a historic presentation at the American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Meeting, and the release has been eagerly anticipated. It is a must see for group therapists and fans of Irvin Yalom and Molyn Leszcz alike. The video is enhanced by a discussion between Irvin Yalom and Victor Yalom.
By watching this video, you will:
• See Yalom’s model of group therapy in action.
• Learn techniques for engaging and maintaining the group in here-and-now interactions.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of this approach.
This promises to be a valuable training video for years to come....and is entertaining to boot. If you haven't read
The Schopehauer Cure, this video should inspire you to do so. The actors do a superb job of embodying the characters of this novel.
If you want a video that provides systematic training in group therapy, we would recommend the classic series by Yalom
Understanding Group Psychotherapy, but if you want a more current video to supplement your training, and see another therapist's style of leading Yalom style interpersonally oriented group, then
Group Therapy: A Live Demonstration will fit the bill. If you'd to learn how to apply Yalom's interpersonal model to working with addictions, we strongly recommend
Group Therapy for Addictions: An Interpersonal Relapse Prevention Approach; this is really a superb training video.
Length of video: 3:21:38
English subtitles available
Individual ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-249-2
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-250-6
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-250-1
Molyn Leszcz, MD, FRCPC, CGP, DFAGPA. Dr. Molyn Leszcz is Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. He served as President of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, from 2020-2022. Dr Leszcz also served as Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Sinai Health System, 2006-2017, Vice Chair, Clinical for the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 2010-2017, and Chair (Interim) the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 2014-15. Dr. Leszcz’s academic and clinical work has focused on improving integration in psychiatric care and broadening the application of the psychotherapies within psychiatry. Dr. Leszcz has worked extensively in the areas of physician wellness and leadership, along with the effects of pandemic stress on health care providers. He co-authored with Irvin Yalom, the 5th and 6th (2020) editions of the Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. A co-authored book in the
Psychotherapy Essentials to Go series, Achieving Psychotherapy Effectiveness, was published in 2015. Dr. Leszcz was awarded the Anne Alonso Award for Outstanding Contributions to Psychodynamic Group Therapy and also was awarded Distinguished Fellowship in the American Group Psychotherapy Association. Dr. Leszcz has been the recipient of a number of education and teaching awards at the University of Toronto.

Psychiatrist and author
Irvin Yalom, MD has been a major figure in the field of psychotherapy since he first wrote
The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy in 1970 (now in it's 5th edition). Other significant contributions have included
Existential Psychotherapy, and NY Times Bestseller
Loves Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy. He has written four novels on psychotherapy:
When Nietzsche Wept, Lying on the Couch, The Schopenhauer Cure, and
The Spinoza Problem. His works, translated into over 20 languages, have been widely read by therapists and non-therapists alike.
Visit Dr. Yalom's website.
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CE credits: 3.25
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss Yalom's model of group therapy
- List techniques for engaging and maintaining the group in here-and-now interactions
- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of this approach
Bibliography available upon request
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Course Reviewed January 2023