“An Exploration for Psychodynamics of Internal and External Safe Spaces”
Hidefumi Kotani, M.A., CGP, Congress Chair

“Using Group Psychotherapy to Create an Internal Safe Space for Managing Anxiety”
Frances Bonds-White, Ed.D., President of International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

“Empathic Exchange: The Key for Creating New Space between Internal and External Wars, in First Episode Psychosis Patients”
Sabar Rustomjee, FRANZCP, MBBS, (DPM-Melbourne), Past President of International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

“A Flexibly Boundaried Group Psychotherapy for Patients with Schizophrenia - If that is too long or too specific, then the change below would be fine-”
Walter N. Stone, M.D., Ph.D. CGP, Professor Emertitus, University of Cincinnati

"From Envy to Desire: Essential Elements for the Regeneration of Creative Business in Institutions"
David Gutmann Ph.D., Executive Vice-President, International Forum for Social Innovation

“Group Psychotherapy for Depression”

Co-Chairs
Kenji Kitanishi, M.D., Past President of The Japan Association of Group Psychotherapy
Ta-jen Chang, M.D., Board member of International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

Panelists
Mamoru Asada, M.D. Executive Board Member, Japan Association of Group Psychotherapy
Hiroko Minami, RN, MSN, Ph.D. President, International Council of Nurses
Fern, J. Cramer-Azima, Ph.D. Past President, International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

“Cultural Variables in Psychotherapy”

Presentation
“Amorphous Ego Structure and Psychotherapy in Japan”
Mikihachiro Tatara, Ph.D. Immedate Past President, Japanese Association of Clinical Psychology

Commentator/ Discussants
Maria van Noort, Psy.D., Training-analyst, Supervisor and Teacher, Dutch Association of Group Psychotherapy
Reiko Homma-True, Ph.D., Allinant International University
Masahiro Nishikawa, M.A., Congress Program Chair

“Creating New Space beyond Internal and External Wars”

Organizer
Hidefumi Kotani, M.A. CGP.(Hiroshima) Congress Chair

Co-Chairs
Felix de Mendelssohn (Vienna), Section Chair of Group Analysis, International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes
Hidefumi Kotani, M.A. CGP.(Hiroshima), Congress Chair

Keynote Address
"Spirit of ancient Japan and Global Human Renaissance"
Terrence Barber, M.B.A. (Sacramento), Vice President, Alliant International University

Panel Talk
"A-Bomb Experience in HIroshima: Meanings for a HIBAKUSYA junior, as a Therapist"
Hidefumi Kotani, M.A. CGP.(Hiroshima), Congress Chair

"A War that had Come Right to Them: Reflections on WOrking as a Therapist"
Seth Aronson, Psy.D., CGP, FAGPA.(New York), Training and Supervising Analyst, Fellow, THe William Alanson White Institute

"Containing Difficult Emotions during War: a Therapist's Coping with Existentially Stressful Situations."
Robi Friedman, Ph.D. (Haifa), International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes-Educational and Training Committee

"Uncontainable Despair Leading to Soul Murder, and Resulting in Internal and External Wars"
Sabar Rustomjee, FRANZCP, MBBS, DPM (Melbourne), Past President of International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes

“The Spirit of Japanese Lafcadio Hearn Met”
Bon Koizumi, M.A. (Grandson of Koizumi Yakumo), Associate Professor, Shimane Prefectural University Junior College,

“Research Award Presentation for Young Participants”
A Poster Presentation Award will be given for presentation excellence with the selection made by the Poster Presentation Award Committee, and honored oral presentations will be performed on the final day.

Hidefumi Kotani, M.A. CGP. Congress Chair
Hiroko Inoue, Artist
Noriaki Tomabechi, M.A. Director, International Chitstian University Student Counseling Centor
Masahiro Nishikawa, M.A. Congress program Chair
Yuki Nakamura, Ph.D. Institute for Advanced Studies of Clinical Psychology, International Christian University.
Yoshiya Ishikawa, M.A. Institute for Advanced Studies of Clinical Psychology, International Christian University.

“Introduction to Eating and Body Image Problems: Psychodynamic Assessment and Treatment”
Anne M. McEneaney, Ph.D., CGP. Chilinical Psychologist, New York University

“Spaces for the Self and Inter-Subjective Space"
Kaoru Nishimura, M.A., Graduate Student Program Chair

“On Violence -Experience from DV Male Group Works"
Daishin Hage, M.A., Graduate Student Program Co-Chair

“How to become a Psychologist and Nurse by Manageing a Good Balance between Work Life and Personal Life?"
Maria van Noort, Psy.D., Training-analyst, Supervisor and Teacher, Dutch Association of Group Psychotherapy

“On the Thoughts of Zen Buddhism"
Masamichi Adachi, M.A., Lecturer, Instuitute for Advanced Studies of Clinical Psychology, International Christian University

“Maturity of Female Personality"
Tomoko James, Ph.D., Secretary General; Instuitute for Advanced Studies of Clinical Psychology, International Christian University

“Group Dynamics in Day-care Unit”
Takayuki Kinugasa, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Mental Health and Welfare Center in Hiroshima City

Poster Presentations/Oral Presentations/Case Study Presentations and Discussions/Symposia/Workshops/Special Case Seminars

Let us utilize this congress as the basis of a new mission for group psychotherapy, as a fresh stimulus for individual psychotherapy, as a source of insights for applying group psychotherapy to individual psychotherapy situations, as a forum for international contributions on group and individual psychotherapy from Asian countries, and as an opportunity for exchanging views on international issues related to group psychotherapy and individual psychotherapy. It will be exciting to participate together in the process of creating a 21st century world view for our discipline and practice? Let us overcome the language barrier through the efforts of all participants. This is where we can take advantage of our professionalism as group psychotherapists.

Especially for those clinicians and researchers of the younger generation, let this congress in Matsue become a starting point for your clinical research that will develop into a significant contribution to the welfare of our 21st century world. Together let us experience and share the large body of knowledge comprising our respective fields and practices.