American Group Psychotherapy Association
Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, CGP, Fellow-AGPA, is a distinguished professional in the field of group psychotherapy with over two decades of experience across various educational and clinical settings. Currently serving as Editor of Group Circle for the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Steven engages in all phases of editing and publishes articles relevant to group psychotherapy. As a Fellow, Steven has received recognition for outstanding competence and leadership, further contributing to the field through institute faculty roles and development of training programs on envy, jealousy, and competition in therapy groups. Steven's extensive teaching and supervisory roles at institutions such as Georgetown University and the University of Maryland complement a thriving clinical practice. Steven's commitment to advancing psychotherapy is reflected in board positions and as faculty at the Washington School of Psychiatry, showcasing a dedication to education and professional development in the discipline.
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American Group Psychotherapy Association
The American Group Psychotherapy Association is the foremost professional association dedicated to the field of group psychotherapy, operating through a tri-partite structure: AGPA, a professional and educational organization; the Group Psychotherapy Foundation, its philanthropic arm; and the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists, a standard setting and certifying body. This multidisciplinary association has over 3,000 members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors and creative arts therapists, many of whom have been recognized as specialists through the Certified Group Psychotherapist credential. The association has 31 local and regional societies located across the country. Its members are experienced mental health professionals who lead psychotherapy groups and various non-clinical groups. Many are organizational specialists who work with businesses, not-for-profit organizations, communities and other "natural" groups to help them improve their functioning.