The AAP Salon is a wonderful way to get to know some local therapists in a relaxing atmosphere and get a taste of what AAP is all about. The experiential nature of this Salon highlights some of the richness that AAP offers – the opportunity to observe a smaller group process (or to be a part of that process yourself) and to participate in a larger group process, with an emphasis on here and now processing. This year, the small group process experience (aka, the “fishbowl”) will be led by a long-standing AAP member, Gloria Myers Beller, LICSW. The final part of the Salon will be an unstructured opportunity to socialize with other participants over heavy appetizers and drinks. Overall, the Salon aims to create an atmosphere where people are free to share their insights, feelings and reactions in a ‘container’ that offers greater connection to other members of the community.

SCHEDULE

• 2:00-2:30pm - Registration

  2:30-4pm - Demonstration Group (“Fishbowl”)

  4:15-5:15pm - Large group process

  5:15-6:30pm - Appetizers, drinks, and socializing

FEE

$65 per person 

*No refunds after September 5, 2025.

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REGISTRATION

By registering with this link, you are choosing one of the 8 participants in a 90-minute small group process led by Thia Joseph and Sean LeSane that will comprise the first part of the Salon. This group process will be silently witnessed by the larger community. Once the demonstration group concludes, the larger community will then have an opportunity to process their reactions to observing the demonstration group. If you would simply like to register as a regular participant in the Salon who will not participate in the small group, please navigate back on your browser and select the other sign-up link on the previous page.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact MAAAP Co-Chairs, Maria Thestrup or Noah Meyers:

midatlanticaap@gmail.com

Maria: 703-798-2838

Noah: 607-227-0248