IC01 Short Course 05 - The Red Queen and Psychotherapy's Missing Voice - Robert J. Brem, MA, MC

Description:

This short course explores the notion of the Red Queen hypothesis - - as a critique of modern "hyperculture" and its impact on social structure and in turn, its impact upon "healthy" social and personal life. The presentation starts with a multidisciplinary theoretical overview and then looks at the dynamics of social induction of people into cooperating via their behaviors with a way of being that is not always healthy for them in psychological and biological terms. There will be open discussion and options for practitioners to play beyond traditional milieus of psychotherapy.

Educational Objectives:

1. To describe three ways in which an understanding of "Red Queen" psychosocial dynamics can be utilized to enhance psychotherapeutic practice.
2. To describe three ways psychotherapists can translate their skills into other realms of practice.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*