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American Group Psychotherapy Association

Contact Information

Chief Executive Officer
25 East 21st Street,
6th Floor,
New York, NY 10010

877-668-2472 (Voice - Toll-free)
212-477-2677 (Voice)
212-979-6627 (FAX)

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Abstract

The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), founded in 1942, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas among professionals in group psychotherapy. It makes available published information on all aspects of group psychotherapy. AGPA attempts to maintain high standards of ethical and professional practice. It promotes research in group psychotherapy. Membership is restricted to qualified mental health professionals.

Publications

AGPA provides a number of publications, including a consumers' guide, guidelines for the training of group psychotherapists, and an annotated bibliography of films on family and group psychotherapy. Serial publications: International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, quarterly--single topic discussion of issues in group psychotherapy; The Group Circle, bimonthly newsletter--announcements of membership changes, information about current projects, descriptions of AGPA activities and programs; and The AGPA Membership Directory, annual list of members, addresses, and phone numbers.

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Audit

Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 12/22/2008
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:39:03 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0119
Accession Number: DP91A0781
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