Resume | Robert Unger PhD

ROBERT UNGER, M.S.W., Ph.D.

Office
2455 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 938-9494
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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Colorado State Licensed Social Worker (#985090)
Colorado Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (A.D.A.D.), Level III Certification (#1548)
National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists (#2824)
Certified Psychoanalyst (NAAP #P011562).

SUMMARY

Psychoanalyst/Psychotherapist in private practice with many years experience in individual, group, and family therapy, teaching, supervision, administration, and consulting. Special areas of expertise are group therapy and addictions. Extensive training in psychoanalysis, group therapy, and family therapy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Private Practice: Individual, Group, and Family Therapy, Individual and Group Supervision. 1976-Present. Currently conduct three ongoing mixed-gender psychotherapy groups, one ongoing gay men’s psychotherapy group, four ongoing supervision/consultation groups, and provide ongoing consultation to three agencies.

Adjunct Faculty, Kansas Leadership Center. Teach group process for programs in community collaboration. 2010-present.

Consultant/Trainer, Harm Reduction Therapy Center, Oakland, California. 2003-present.

Faculty, Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado. Instruct classes in group psychotherapy and psychodynamics in M.A. Contemplative Psychotherapy Program. Member of department leadership team. 1987-present.

Faculty, Colorado Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, Boulder, Colorado. Instruct classes in psychoanalytic theory and technique. 1984-2002.

Consultant, Various organizations. Consulting activities are listed on page two. 1978-Present.

Founder, Colorado Center for Advanced Group Studies, Boulder, Colorado. Development of group psychotherapy training institute. 1991-Present.

E.A.P. Consultant, Human Affairs International, Boulder, Colorado. 1985-1987.

Custody Evaluator, Boulder County Department of Social Services, and privately. 1985-1987.

Faculty, Rocky Mountain Healing Arts Institute, Boulder, Colorado. Instructed classes in group process. 1984-1986.

Teacher-Therapist, Alcohol Recovery Center, Boulder County Department of Health, Boulder, Colorado. Alcohol education, and individual and group psychotherapy in the D.U.I. Program. 1983-1985.

Director, The Dover Center, New York, New York. The Dover Center is a private treatment service specializing in treatment of the troubled employee. Provided individual, group, and family therapy, general coordination and administration of Center activities, and consultation with employee assistance programs and other groups. 1980-1981.

Assistant Director, Bellevue Hospital Alcoholism Program. New York, New York. Program planning and operation, individual and group therapy, clinical training of social workers, students, and hospital staff, Coordination of JCAH site visit preparation. 1978-1980.

Psychiatric Social Worker, ACCEPT Alcoholism Clinic of Cabrini Health Care Center, New York, New York. Head social worker in adolescent department. Individual and group therapy with adolescents, and adults, agency outreach. 1976-1978.

PUBLICATIONS

Group Therapy Training at Naropa University's Contemplative Counseling Psychology Program. Group, December, 2010

Psychoanalysis and Buddhism–Paths of disappointment. In Brilliant Sanity, 2008

Conflict Management in Group Psychotherapy. Small Group Research, August, 1990

Selection and Composition Criteria in Group Psychotherapy. Journal for Specialists in Group Work, September, 1989.

Sustaining Transference in the Treatment of Alcoholism. Modern Psychoanalysis, Spring, 1979.

Treatment of Adolescent Alcoholism. Social Casework, January, 1978.

Copies Available Upon Request

PERSONAL

Married, two adult sons. Active in competitive Masters level cycling and running. Featured in L.A. Times Article, Older Athletes Push the Limits, http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-aging-athlete-20110901,0,7412333.story

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Counseling and Guidance (1993), University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. Specializing in group therapy. Internship (1988-89) at Colorado Institute for Marriage and Family Therapy. Received Dean's commendation for superior performance on comprehensive examinations. Dissertation: Influences Affecting Therapist Attitudes and Approaches to Managing Conflict in Psychotherapy Groups.

Master of Social Work (1976), Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, New York. Group Work and Casework Major. Awarded New York State Department of Mental Hygiene grant for alcoholism treatment which included tuition plus weekly stipend for 1975-1976 School year.

Psychoanalyst (1996), Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, New York, New York, and Boulder Colorado. Completed over 50 courses in psychopathology, family treatment, psychosomatic illnesses, therapeutic technique, research, field work, and supervision. Treated patients under supervision at the Center's treatment service.

Bachelor of Science (1967), University of California, Berkeley, California.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

American Group Psychotherapy Association
Elected to Board of Directors, Jan. 2000
Awarded Fellowship Status, Jan. 2000
National Association of Social Workers
Association of Modern Psychoanalysts
Colorado Group Psychotherapy Society
Boulder County AIDS Project–Volunteer individual and group therapist
Boulder Homeless Shelter–Facilitate staff process meeting
National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis

CONSULTING AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Seminar Presentation, “Group Dynamics East and West.” Paro College of Education of the Royal University of Bhutan, Paro, Bhutan, October, 2011.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, "Process Group with Intermediate Telephone Conference Sessions," with Gil Spielberg, AGPA Institute and Conference, New York, Feb, 2011.
Faculty, Kansas Leadership Center, Training in collaborative leadership with Kansas community leaders, Lawrence, KS, March, June, and October, 2010.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, "Process Group with Intermediate Telephone Conference Sessions," with Gil Spielberg, AGPA Institute and Conference, San Diego, Feb, 2010.
Facilitator, Gender Violence Prevention Committee, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, January, 2010.Presentation, “Is there Such a Thing as a Safe Group,” University of Colorado Counseling Center, Boulder, CO, November, 2009. Presentation, “Group Therapy with Any Type of Group”, Day-long conference for Pikes Peak Psychological Association, Colorado Springs, CO, October, 2009
Presentation, “Group Therapy with Veterans”, Veterans Centers Western Regional Conference, Denver,Colorado, July 2009
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, “Process Group with Intermediate Telephone Conference Sessions," with Gil Spielberg, AGPA Institute and Conference, Chicago, Feb, 2009.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, “Process Group with Intermediate Telephone Conference Sessions," with Gil Spielberg, AGPA Institute and Conference, Washington, D.C., March, 2008.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, "Under the Microscope: A Continuous Observation Experience," with Gil Spielberg, AGPA Institute and Conference, Austin, March, 2007.
Group Therapy Consultant, Boulder Veteran’s Center, Boulder, CO, 2007-present.
Presentation, "Psychoanalysis and Buddhism: Paths of Disappointment," at the conference, "The Sacred Space of Psychotherapy" Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado, May, 2006
Consultant, Weekend program for Austin Group Psychotherapy Society, Austin Texas, April, 2006
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, process group for advanced group therapists, AGPA Institute and Conference, San Francisco, February, 2006
Workshop Facilitator, "Challenging Conventional Paradigms: Group Psychotherapy as Awareness Practice", Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, November, 2005.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, process group for advanced group therapists, AGPA Institute and Conference, New York, March, 2005.
Presentation, “Psychoanalysis and Buddhism: Paths of Disappointment,” at the conference, “The Cushion and the Couch–Explorations in Buddhism and Psychoanalysis” sponsored by the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center, New York, November, 2004.
Workshop Facilitator, "Competition-The Underbelly of Group Psychotherapy," Canadian Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, Banff, Alberta, October, 2004.
Presentation, " The Power of Participation: Civic Engagement in a Fragmented World" (Discussion of similarities and difference between small group and community processes). Naropa University-Marpa Center for Business and Economics, Boulder, CO, May, 2004
Workshop Facilitator, "Competition-The Underbelly of Group Psychotherapy," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, New York, February, 2004
Group Consultant, Boise Group Psychotherapy Society, Boise, Idaho, October, 2003
Workshop Facilitator, “Can a Group Leader Be a competent Member of a Group,”American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, New Orleans, February, 2003
Workshop Facilitator, Conflict, Cohesion, and Individuation-Three Interlocking Forces in Group Psychotherapy,” American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, New Orleans, February, 2002
Workshop Presenter, “Group Psychotherapy–Breeding Ground for Powerful Emotions,” Portland Group Therapy Association, Portland, Oregon, December, 2001
Workshop Facilitator, "Competition–The Underbelly of Group Psychotherapy," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, Boston, February, 2001.
Workshop Facilitator, "Competition–The Underbelly of Group Psychotherapy," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, Los Angeles, February, 2000.
Public Presentation, “The Group Experience and the Relationship Between Conflict, Competition, and Individuation,” Part of a lecture series sponsored by the Boulder Institute of Psychotherapy and Research, Boulder, CO, January, 2000..
Group Consultant, Southcentral Counseling Center, Anchorage, Alaska. One week consultation, with various departments on group dynamics. Included public presentation. March, 1999.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, workshop for advanced group therapists, AGPA Conference and Institute, Houston, February, 1999.
Presentation, “Group therapy for Substance Abusers,” workshop for the Substance Abuse Counselors of Colorado, Denver, CO, May, 1998.
Training Series, “Fundamentals of Group Psychotherapy,” 6 week training session for the Boulder County Mental Health Center, Boulder, CO, Feb, 1998.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, workshop for intermediate level group therapists, AGPA Conference and Institute, Chicago, February, 1998.
In Service Presentation, “Resolving Resistances to Forming and Maintaining Therapy Groups,” Boulder County Mental Health Center, Boulder, CO., October, 1997.
Faculty, American Group Psychotherapy Association Group Training Institute, AGPA Conference and Institute, New York, February, 1997.
Community Presentation, “Group therapy--What is it and how does it help?” Presentation for the Boulder Psychotherapists’ Guild, Boulder, CO, October, 1996
Co-Presenter, “Creating Immediacy in Group Therapy,” with Dr. Louis Ormont, Boulder, CO, April, 1995.
Workshop Facilitator, "Experiential Training and Supervision of Group Therapists," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, Atlanta, February, 1995.
In Service Presentation, "Advanced Group Topics," Boulder County Mental Health Center, Boulder, CO Sept. 1994.
Presentation, "Managing Conflict and Cohesion in Group Psychotherapy," Psychological Resource Organization, Denver, CO, August, 1994.
Staff Facilitator, Colorado AIDS Project, Denver, CO., Feb-March, 1994.
Workshop Facilitator, "Experiential Training and Supervision of Group Therapists," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, Washington D.C., February, 1994.
Presentation, "The Leader's Role in Managing Conflict and Aggression in Psychotherapy Groups," Colorado Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, Boulder, May, 1993.
Presentation, "Conflict and Cohesion in Group Therapy," Denver Chapter of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Denver, March, 1993.
Workshop Facilitator, "Experiential Training and Supervision of Group Therapists," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, San Diego, February, 1993.
Group Leader, Ongoing psychotherapy group for people with H.I.V. Boulder County AIDS Project, Boulder, initiated November, 1992.
Facilitator, Nursing Department, Boulder Community Hospital, Conflict resolution for staff morale problem, September, 1992.
Facilitator, Colorado Student Loan Program, Management Retreat for 31 Managers, Denver, September, 1992.
Workshop Facilitator, "The Challenge of Working with Mandated Persons in Group Psychotherapy," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, New York, February, 1992.
Inservice Presentation, "Working With Non-voluntary Clients in the Group Setting," Boulder County Mental Health Center, Boulder, CO, April, 1991.
Workshop Facilitator, "Conflict Management in Group Psychotherapy," American Group Psychotherapy Association annual conference, San Antonio, Texas, February, 1991.
Editorial Board, Naropa Institute Journal of Contemplative Psychotherapy, 1990-present.
Clinical Supervisor, Alternatives to Family Violence, Westminster, CO, 1990-present.
Inservice Presentation, "Agency Transference Issues as a Reflection of Client Population," Alternatives to Family Violence, Westminster, CO, August, 1990.
Inservice Presentation, "Fundamentals of Group Psychotherapy," Boulder County Department of Social Services, Boulder, Co., May, 1990
Workshop Facilitator, "Group Psychotherapy in Addictions: Dealing with Underlying Conflicts and Aggression." N.A.S.W. annual conference, Denver, Colorado, April, 1990.
Consulting Supervisor, Alternatives to Family Violence, Commerce City, Co, March, 1989-present.
Workshop Facilitator, "Conflict Management in Group Psychotherapy," N.A.S.W. annual conference, Denver, Colorado, May, 1989.
Workshop Facilitator, "The Nuts and Bolts of Group Psychotherapy," Three session course presented to the Boulder County Mental Health Center, Boulder, Co., April, 1989.
Workshop Co-facilitator, "Substance Abuse Implications for Parenting and Custody Recommendations," Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody, October, 1988.
Inservice Presentation, "Conflict Management in Therapy Groups." Boulder County Mental Health Center, Boulder, Colorado, February 1988.
Workshop Co-facilitator, "Transference Communications and Treatment Interventions," with Dr. Phyllis Meadow, Colorado Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, Boulder, Colorado, June, 1987.
Workshop Facilitator, "Conflict Management in Group Therapy," The Rader Institute - Eating Disorders Clinic, Columbia Missouri, March 1987.
Workshop Facilitator, "The Maturation Process," Center For Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, Durango, Colorado, January, 1987.
Workshop Facilitator, "Transference Issues in Alcoholism Treatment," Four Winds Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center, Farmington, New Mexico, October 1986.
Workshop Facilitator, "Group Process as a Means to Enhance Social Interaction," N.A.S.W. annual conference, Denver, Colorado, May 1986.
Workshop Facilitator, "Need for Cooperation Between Divorcing Parents," I.D.C.C. Education Series, Boulder, Colorado, May 1986.
Guest Speaker, "Interpersonal Communication," Red Cross, Longmont, Colorado, October 1985.
Workshop Facilitator, "Social Work and Wellness Concepts," Denver University School of Social Work, Boulder Placement Students, Boulder County Department of Health, February, 1985.
Workshop Facilitator, Addictive Process," Metropolitan State College Social Sciences Department, Denver, Colorado, February, 1985.
Workshop Facilitator, "Undiagnosed Alcoholism in Social Service Settings," Boulder County Child Protection Services, Boulder, Colorado, February 1985.
Co-Facilitator for group process class -- Naropa University Masters Program in Psychology, Boulder, Colorado, Fall, 1982.
Ground Rounds Presentation, "Alcoholism, Aggression, and Environment," Naropa University Masters Program in Psychology, Boulder, Colorado, February 1982.
Facilitator, "Psychological Aspects of Alcoholism," Retarded Infant Services, October, 1981.
Facilitator, "Techniques in Group and Individual Psychotherapy," City-Wide Institute on Alcoholism, April 1981.
Committee Member, Referral and Treatment Standards Committee, New York City Affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism, 1980-1981.
Facilitator, "Psychological Aspects of Adolescent Alcohol Use," Brooklyn College Office of Neighborhood Affairs, December 1980.
Workshop Facilitator, "Working with Drinking Adolescents," Fremont County Mental Health Center, Riverton, Wyoming, November 1980.
Facilitator, "Working with Teenagers in Groups," National Council on Alcoholism Youth Program, October 1980.
Facilitator, "Techniques in Individual Treatment," Issues and Treatment in Adolescent Alcoholism, June 1980.
Facilitator, "Techniques in Individual Counseling," P.R.O.M.E.S.A., Bronx, New York, June 1980.
Workshop Facilitator, "Group Therapy Techniques in Alcoholism Treatment," Multi-discipline Institute on Alcoholism, Bronx, New York, May 1980.
Workshop Facilitator, "Resources for Alcoholism Treatment-Matching Need and Service," NASW Alcoholism Conference, May 1980.
Facilitator, "Group Therapy Techniques," Lincoln Hospital, May 1980.
Facilitator, "Techniques on Individual Counseling," City-Wide Institute on Alcoholism, February 1980.
Consultant, Veterans Administration Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. Consulted on ongoing basis to aid in the establishment of an outpatient alcoholism clinic, 1980-1981.
Facilitator, "Individual Treatment of Alcoholism," National Council on Alcoholism Education Series, November, 1979.
Workshop Facilitator, "Transference and Countertransference Issues in Alcoholism Treatment," NASW Alcoholism Conference, May 1979.
Discussion of adolescent alcoholism on WABC radio program, "The Young Scene," February 1979.
Workshop Facilitator, "Treatment of Adolescent Alcoholism," NASW Alcoholism Conference, May 1977.