(Updated January 2024)
Co-conducting has been a relatively neglected topic within group analysis. The topic has not been on the syllabus of the London Qualifying Course. It is likely, however, that it occurs more frequently than the published literature would suggest, and while the group analytic literature has seldom focused on the idea of co-conducting, there are sometimes passing references to its use. It is interesting to reflect on why this is so, especially in view of the fact that, for many of us, co-conducting may have been our first experience of group work.
We are interested in exploring the contemporary practice of co-conducting and hearing about each other’s current and past experience, especially internationally. It would be interesting to learn about the status of co-conducting and the frequency with which it is practised in different countries.
What are the pros and cons? Does it have special advantages? Or does it create too many complications?
To date, the SIG has attracted interest from group analysts from a range of countries across Europe. Active members currently include colleagues from Germany, Romania, Sweden and the UK. SIG members presented a sub-plenary panel presentation at the GASi 2023 Belgrade symposium and are co-authoring a book on the topic of co-therapy.
Please join us to further develop this exciting, co-operative and co-constructed venture.
We meet online every 2-3 months. If you are interested in joining, we welcome new members.
Ken Bledin
kdbccp@aol.com
Inge Hudson
ingeborghudson@gmail.com