Fort Worth Area Psychological Association Discussion Group
The Discussion Group began in 2000 as an alternative form of monthly meeting
which emphasizes a discussion format to complement our periodic Continuing
Education programs. Dr. Kate Wyatt initiated the meeting and served as Convener
for its first three years. Dr. Gail Brothers-Braun has served as Convener since
2003.
Mythic Image
Our mythic image of the Discussion Group inspires the format. Envision “the
campfire scene” in sagas of the hero’s journey. That’s the part of the story
where the brave comrades celebrate their triumphs with feasting, lament their
losses, retell their battle tales, sharpen their tools and weapons, rest and
renew their strength, strategize to overcome perils still ahead on the road,
and prepare to return home with the boons of the quest. The years ahead promise
formidable dragons and abundant treasures. See you at the camp fire.
Meeting Format
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We meet from 5:00 – 6:30 on the second Friday of each month at Pegasus
Restaurant on Forest Park at Park Hill. The restaurant has a small semi-private
room available during our meeting times. There is no room charge, no minimum
charge, and no requirement to order anything. Food and drink may be ordered
during the meeting as desired. Separate checks are provided, with a 20% tip
added to each bill. After the meeting ends, participants may continue talking
or stay for dinner afterward as desired. The food and ambiance are excellent,
the location is good, and food cost is consistent with its quality.
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All current Members and Life Members of FWAPA are invited to participate.
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This forum is intended to be wide-open for topics of interest to any
participant present. Topics may include thorny cases, ethical questions,
philosophical issues, theoretical issues, technical issues, practice issues,
political issues, economic issues, personal issues, or anything else that
interests anyone.
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Members are expected to treat the meetings with discretion and respect for
confidentiality of all concerned.
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No reading or preparation is required, but participants may share copies of
articles if they choose to do so.
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There are no attendance expectations, and it’s ok to arrive late and/or leave
early.
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We begin as soon after as two people are present and end promptly at 6:30.
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A convener provides a bowl and note paper.
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Participants use the paper to write down topics for discussion, then fold the
cards and put them in the bowl.
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The convener draws out a paper at random and reads it to the group.
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The group discusses that topic until ready to move on to another card.
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If a participant has a pressing concern, they may ask the group for priority.
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Topics not drawn during the meeting will not be held over, but may be placed in
the bowl again next time.
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The group self-selects and maintains its own size. We are not seeking or
expecting huge attendance.
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Our intention is to protect the process nature of the group from any task
orientation or formal structure.
Location
The Pegasus Restaurant
2443 Forest Park Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76110
817-922-0808
http://www.thepegasus.net
Note:
Please meet in the downstairs wine room.
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