Group Leaders as Artists:- An Approach to Unconscious Processes in Groups

Public Lecture by Martin Ringer

7.30 pm Monday November 20

Wasley Institute, 563 William St
Mt Lawley, WA 6050

This lecture is hosted by the Australian Institute of Socio-Analysis www.aisa.org.au  in conjunction with the Wasley Institute

 The presentation is intended to be suitable for people who are interested in furthering a psychodynamic understanding of group dynamics.

 Through exploring parallels between art and groups, this lecture develops five aspects of groups:

1. Linking of the key elements in groups
2. Containment of emotional and psychological aspects of ‘group’
3. Drawing out of emotional and psychological elements in participants
4. Attachment of group members to the group
5. Unconscious identification between group members and with the group.

Using concepts derived from a psychodynamic understanding of groups, a comparison of the art/artist/viewer system with the group leader/group system is intended to evoke associations and questions in the audience.

This talk was first presented to the Adventure-based Experiential Learning Conference in Pretoria, South Africa, in September 2000.

Martin Ringer has had numerous articles about groups, experiential learning and organizational culture published in journals around the world. He has presented over thirty keynote speeches, seminars and workshops in eight countries outside Australia. This lecture will be Martin’s last public presentation before he and his family leave to live in New Zealand. Martin is a Member of the Australian Institute of Socio-Analysis. For further information see Martin Ringer Consulting