About EGPS
The Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society (EGPS) is a regional multi-disciplinary affiliate of the American Group Psychotherapy Association and was founded in 1955 to promote group approaches to the delivery of human services through teaching, training, research and collegial support. The Society welcomes members from diverse professional backgrounds, including, but not limited to: psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, alcohol and substance abuse counselors, creative arts therapists, marriage and family therapists, mental health and pastoral counselors.
Among its activities, EGPS sponsors an Annual Conference, a Spring Event, monthly local discussion groups, a Training and Supervision Program in Group Psychotherapy, EGPS quarterly journal GROUP, a Newsletter, a Referral Service, a Members-only listserv, an On-line Membership Directory and social and networking events.
LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP THERAPIST? EGPS’ Referral Service works to connect individuals and institutions to the individual and group practices of qualified EGPS members. The service is designed to serve the medical and health care communities by providing group psychotherapy referrals to qualified EGPS members.