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A DIDACTIC GROUP FOR THERAPISTS!
Participating in a didactic group is an effective way to enhance clinical skills, share knowledge, foster professional development, stay current with the latest research, and connect with like-minded colleagues. My hope for a didactic group is that it is more than just a learning space - it is a nurturing community where we grow together, supporting each other through the complexities of our calling. Through open dialogue, case presentations, sharing of lived experience, critical discussions, and collaborative problem-solving, I hope for us to enhance our clinical skills, deepen our theoretical knowledge, and learn and unlearn together.
If you're looking for an environment to have open-minded discussions, play around with innovative ideas, and foster critical thinking, this group may be a good fit for you, and I encourage you to reach out. To preserve its intimate setting and learn from all participants, groups are usually limited to 6 - 8 participants. To maintain therapeutic boundaries, this group is not open to present and former clients.
Take a look at the past didactic discussion topics we explored in 2020!
Eating Disorders
Our group explored innovative approaches that go beyond traditional treatments to address the complex nature of eating disorders. We also discussed therapeutic failures in working with eating disorders.
Feb 2020
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
We explored the potential of controlled psychedelic substances in conjunction with psychotherapy for working with treatment-resistant mental health concerns and identified the risks and ethical obligations of introducing this therapy in India.
August 2020
Genito-Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorders
We sought to learn more about sexual pain disorders through an integrated biopsychosocial lens. We also shared our concerns about our limitations and levels of competence and care that could be offered, and the importance of interdisciplinary care.
April 2020
Managing Ethical Dilemmas
Our group discussed navigating ethical challenges with a lack of standardized ethics in India. We noted the ethical codes of the USA (APA), UK (BACP & COSCA), and Australia (APS) are commonly adopted by Indian practitioners as a framework to practice ethically; and examined the relevance of these conduct codes in India.
October 2020
Trauma and Dissociation
Our didactic team examined the brain's response to trauma while critically evaluating and challenging widespread theories around dissociation.
June 2020
Sociopolitical Justice in the Indian Context
Sociopolitical justice in India is a complex and often contradictory concept. We explored the nuances in the implementation and interpretation of "social justice" within Indian therapeutic spaces.
December 2020
I am currently not running any didactic groups. This page will be updated when didactics groups are resumed.