This address is a review of the significant theoretical and practical changes in the practice of psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy in the experience of the author's personal practice over the past 62 years.
James Bugental (2000) explains the importance of focusing on immediate subjective experiences. Bugental works with Glenda who is experiencing deep guilt about an upcoming divorce. Bugental addresses questions from the audience. A second volunteer explores issues surrounding her recent career change. Bugental explains his approach and answers questions.
Topical Panel 07 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 - Training Therapists part II
Featuring Aaron Beck, MD, James F.T. Bugental, PhD, Salvador Minuchin, MD, and Irvin Yalom, MD.
Moderated by Christine Padesky, PhD.
Topical Panel 11 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 - Role of Therapist/Role of Client
Featuring Claudia Black, PhD, James F.T. Bugental, PhD, Bert Hellinger, MA, Dipl. Psych., and Otto Kernberg.
Moderated by W. Michael Munion, MA.
Supervision Panel 5 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000
Featuring Donald Meichenbaum, PhD, James F.T. Bugental, PhD, and Michael White, BASW.
Moderated by Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD.
EP00 Invited Address 3a - Psychotherapy Isn't What You Think - James F.T. Bugental, Ph.D.
This address will review the long-held concept of the client seen as a passive source of information and receptacle for therapist feedback. Dr. Bugental will propose an amendment to this view which makes more use of the client's own conscious powers.