I. Relationship Unconscious Podcast Series and Group Seminar Recordings
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II. Group Seminar Meetings on Saturday, June 1, 2019
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The Men's Group:
The Light Triad *
10:15 to 11:30 AM
The Dark Triad, initially conceptualized in 2002, consists of three unique yet highly correlated factors (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) that have been scientifically investigated and linked to many forms of malevolence, criminal behavior, and personality dysfunction manifested in groups and organizations. Recently, Columbia University psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman conceived of the competing notion of “The Light Triad,” which he hypothesizes to consist of humanism, faith in humanity, and Kantianism.
In the next meeting of the Men’s Group Seminar on Saturday, June 1, 2019 (10:15 to 11:30 AM),
we will explore Kaufman’s model, its inspiration, and the early phase of research data on its prevalence which suggests a possible ideal composition of both light and dark triad factors in personality functioning.
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The Relationship Group:
The Conflict-Avoidant Mind
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11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Freud characterized two different types of internal mental distress. In the first, a “neurotic” person sees a crisis where there isn’t one, may be overly anxious, obsessive, or even paranoid about unnecessary or trivial matters. In the second, distress originates from a well-honed capacity to accommodate, compartmentalize, and survive despite being embedded in relationships or situations that are not personally optimal or even desirable. For this person, his or her strength lies in the capacity to be resilient and ward off problems, to maintain stability, tolerate stress and manage unmet needs. There is an emerging literature which suggests that conflict avoidance is on the rise and that neuroticism is diminishing. My own clinical practice reflects this trend: a rising number of individuals present for psychotherapy with a narrative of accommodation and compromise, values previously embraced but now, albeit cautiously, questioned as their unhappiness can no longer be denied
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In the next meeting of the Relationship Group Seminar on Saturday, June
1,
2019 (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM),
we will unpack conflict avoidance and examine the fine line that distinguishes it being a positive quality of utility vs. a self-destructive and psychologically defensive tendency.
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The Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group *
1:15 to 2:30 PM
This therapy group utilizes the emerging dynamics among group members, and between the group members and facilitator, as a basis from which to examine one's characteristic ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others.
Our next group session will be on Saturday, June 1, 2019 (1:15 to 2:30 PM) at the Laguna Hills office location.
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* If you would like to attend the Men's Group Seminar and/or the Relationship Group Seminar on June 1, 2019, please RSVP to me at 949-338-4388 or
jt@jamestobinphd.com
. There is a limit of 14 attendees for each group and registrants will be accommodated on a first-come/first-serve basis. The fee is $25.00 (payable via cash or check at the time of the group meeting).
Location:
The Water Garden Business Center
23421 South Pointe Drive, Suite 130
Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
Please note that the Men's Group Seminar and the Relationship Group Seminar are psychoeducational in nature, not therapeutic, and do not constitute psychotherapy or counseling. In contrast, the Dynamic Psychotherapy Process Group is a therapeutic experience and entry occurs only after a pre-group screening interview.
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