Philadelphia, Fri Sep 19 2025 -
Sat Sep 20 2025
(19 Sep 2025 9:00 AM - 20 Sep 2025 5:00 PM )
Developing a Systems-Centered Group
SCT Workshop with Susan P. Gantt
, Peter T. Dunlap
Contact: Kathy Lum
| Venue |
CE-Credits |
Track(s) |
Level(s) |
Yvonne Agazarian Training and Resource Center
2401 Pennsylvania Ave., #1A4
Philadelphia
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12.5 |
Clinical|Organizational|General Interest |
Open to All Levels |
Event Details
Systems-Centered Training (SCT), developed by Yvonne Agazarian, introduces a theory and set of methods for enabling individuals, couples, groups and teams to work differently with differences. Differences are always challenging for us as human beings: often we react to differences by “caretaking” or scapegoating them. Instead, SCT introduces functional subgrouping as a way of working with differences differently so that our differences can be used for development rather than patronized or as ammunition for fighting.
This workshop is open to professionals in mental health and organizational development and to curious people. The training will introduce the basics of SCT’s theory and its practice. We will work experientially to apply the theory and methods of SCT, using functional subgrouping to explore differences rather than reacting to them, finding the fork-in-the-road between explaining our experience or exploring it, and undoing the negative predictions that make us anxious.
Space is limited – register soon!
When: Fri & Sat, Sep 19 & 20, 9:00 - 5:00
Fees:
Early Registration by Aug 1:
SCTRI members $400
Non-Members $450
Registration after Aug 1:
SCTRI members $450
Non-Members $500
50% discount for full-time students
Continuing Education: CEs are available for an additional $50 (details below)
Questions? Contact
Kathy Lum or call (678) 430-2126
Interested in becoming a member of SCTRI? You can join when you register for the workshop and qualify for the reduced fee.
Learn about SCTRI membership benefits and join.
Refunds & Cancelation Policy: Full refunds minus a $50 processing fee until August 15. After this date, no refunds will be made. Refunds must be requested in writing to
Kathy Lum.
Traveling from outside the Philadelphia area? There are several hotels and airbnb’s nearby and in Center City.
Continuing Education Information
This workshop offers 12.5 CE hours.
The Systems-Centered® Training and Research Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SCTRI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Pennsylvania Social Workers: PA-NASW accepts these CEs toward licensing.
Other Professions: Please check with your licensing board to confirm if these CEs are accepted.
Presenters
Susan P. Gantt PhD, ABPP, CGP, AGPA-DF, FAPA sgantt@systemscentered.com
Susan P. Gantt is a psychologist in private practice and Emerita Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. She chairs the Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute; teaches SCT in the USA, Europe and China; and leads training groups in Atlanta, San Francisco, and The Netherlands.
Peter T. Dunlap PhD ptdunlap@hotmail.com
Peter T. Dunlap is a psychologist working in private and political practice. He is engaged in research at the interface between SCT group theory, Jungian psychocultural thought, and emotion-centered psychotherapy. He leads several groups using functional subgrouping focused on psychotherapy and community leadership. He has published his research in a book entitled "Awakening Our Faith in the Future.” He teaches group theory and practice and other classes to graduate students at Pacifica Graduate Institute. He is an SCT Licensed Practitioner.
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