AGPA Connect is for mental health professionals, clinicians, psychiatric residents, and graduate students in mental health degree programs working with groups or in training who wish to be kept abreast of new developments and expand the scope of their clinical practices. It comprises three major sections: the Special Institute, the Two-Day Institute, and the Conference.
The Special Institute is on Monday, March 3, followed by the Two-Day experiential Institute groups on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 4 & 5. The Two-Day Institute is for small group experiential teaching. The Conference follows on Thursday-Saturday, March 6-8. It offers a variety of formats, including courses, limited registration workshops, open session panels on special topics, and original scientific paper sessions.
CLICK HERE to view the program schedule.
Whether you are attending online for the virtual Connect or in person at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco! We invite you to join us as we explore this year's theme "Being Seen: The Many Faces of Group"
How to Register
Online registration is available at 2025 Connect (agpa.org) (using the same log in as your AGPA member account).
If you haven't logged into the new AGPA member portal, you will need to complete the set up to register for the event.
Scholarships for AGPA Connect
Scholarships are Available Through the Group Foundation: Over 150 students and new professionals attended AGPA Connect 2024 with assistance from the Group Foundation's donors.
Now it's time to think about 2025. Start your application now, and/or be sure to share this information with your colleagues and students! Questions? Email info@agpa.org.
Questions?
Questions regarding registration? Please contact Vasilis Serpanos at vserpanos@agpa.org
For all other questions, please contact Homaira Sheikh at hsheikh@agpa.org
Mental health professionals currently working with groups or in training who wish to be kept abreast of new developments and expand the scope of their clinical practices.
After participating in AGPA Connect, attendees will be able to:
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Identify, review and integrate basic group dynamic concepts into their group practice;
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Compare the theoretical underpinnings of various schools of group therapy;
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Conduct groups in a variety of settings with a broad range of populations;
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Apply evidenced-based practices as they relate to group therapy.
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World-renowned faculty are available to instruct, challenge, and inspire you.
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Earn between 25 and 39 continuing education credits in your affiliated discipline.
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You can learn valuable, proven strategies and clinical techniques that can be used immediately.
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A full menu of diversified offerings designed to sharpen your knowledge and skills is available.
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You can take advantage of time away from the day-to-day pressures of work. You’ll return refreshed, stimulated, and rejuvenated—and ready for new challenges ahead.
Hotel Information
AGPA Connect 2025 will be held at the:
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
+1 (415) 788-1234
You may make your hotel reservations by February 13, 2025, to receive the $259 group rate or $319 rate for club level rooms.
Click here to reserve your hotel room online or call 1-800-233-1234 and reference the AGPA Annual Meeting.*
*If the Hyatt Regency San Francisco sold out, A Room with a View will secure the lowest available rates at the best available hotels within a short distance. This is a FREE service for all AGPA attendees.
A Room with A View can be reached at 1-800-780-4343 or 817-733-8451 (Canada & International) or online at reservations@aroomwithaview.net. Please be sure to include your arrival & departure dates.
Should rooms become available at The Hyatt Regency Hotel, A Room with A View will be contacting you to see if you would like to transfer back.