The first Evolution Conference in 1985 was a celebration of the 100th birthday of psychotherapy; historians indicated that psychotherapy began in 1885 when Freud became interested in the psychological aspects of medicine. That Conference, covered by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Time magazine, was tabbed “the Woodstock of Psychotherapy,” and drew 7,200 attendees. It sold out three months in advance.
Over the years the faculty members have used the Conference to share ideas, promote convergence, and highlight unifying principles that guide effective clinical work. The Conference itself has evolved, becoming more clinical—organized around practice-oriented workshops, and offering interactive events. Earlier Conferences were more academic, with printed proceedings. But the theme of consilience still predominates— let’s underscore the commonalities of successful clinical work.
Below you can find our collection of recordings from all the previous Evolution of Psychotherapy conferences.
Each year has links to available recordings, detailed speaker information, a digital version of the original syllabus and more.
All Evolution of Psychotherapy Recordings
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Abuse | Addiction | Psychotherapy | Role Play | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) | Relationships
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Online Continuing Education | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1995
- Faculty:
- Aaron Beck, MD
- Duration:
- 00:59:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 1995
- Short Description:
- Aaron Beck (1995) selects a clinician to role-play a male client. The client, Mike, was abandoned by his wife after she had multiple affairs. Mike is a recovering alcoholic with a sexually transmitted disease who suffers from dating anxiety, childhood trauma, and feelings of inferiority. Beck demonstrates how to establish a collaborative relationship with the patient.
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- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) | Anger | Humor | Psychotherapy
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000
- Faculty:
- Albert Ellis, PhD
- Duration:
- 00:51:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 27, 2000
- Short Description:
- Albert Ellis (2000) demonstrates with two volunteers. The first volunteer is angry and intimidated by her supervisors. Humor and imagery are incorporated. The second volunteer feels a need to control others and is angry when she can’t. Ellis uses imagery to correct cognitive patterns and produce an emotional shift.
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- $59.00 - Base Price
Tags: REBT Humor Anger Psychotherapy Albert Ellis
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) | Homework | Humor
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1995
- Faculty:
- Albert Ellis, PhD
- Duration:
- 01:01:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 1995
- Short Description:
- Ellis and Wolfe (1995) demonstrate with several volunteers. Beth, is troubled by her dominating mother. Ellis assigns a homework task. Next, Wolfe works with a volunteer who feels betrayed by her husband and brother. Ellis works with a second volunteer, Megan, who is ending a relationship with her boyfriend. Ellis uses imagery, confrontation and humor.
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- $59.00 - Base Price
Tags: Homework Humor REBT Albert Ellis
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Bioenergetics | Eating Disorders | Aging and Mortality | Psychotherapy | Abuse | Mind-Body
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000
- Faculty:
- Alexander Lowen, MD
- Duration:
- 00:59:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 27, 2000
- Short Description:
- Alexander Lowen (2000) demonstrates with Ann, who he used as a ten years earlier. She reports that since that first session she has been free of severe asthma attacks. She is now troubled by the death of her father and mother, abuse from her brother, excessive weight gain and the onset of menopause. Lowen guides her through a series of movement exercises.
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- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Mind-Body | Psychotherapy | Bioenergetics
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1995
- Faculty:
- Alexander Lowen, MD
- Duration:
- 01:01:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 1995
- Short Description:
- Alexander Lowen (1995) demonstrates with John who is dissatisfied with his body. Through exercises, Lowen helps John use his body to express his full range of feelings. Lowen explains that he does not rely on the mind to change behavior because of its lack of power. Lowen expects the body to free itself. The demonstration concludes with Lowen’s elaboration on his work.
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- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Psychotherapy | Family Therapy
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985
- Faculty:
- Carl Rogers, PhD
- Duration:
- 00:59:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 1985
- Short Description:
- Carl Rogers (1985) demonstrates with Ann, who describes herself as suffering guilt and sadness after having put off becoming a mother to pursue her career. After deciding to have children, she miscarried twins and has since been unable to become pregnant. Rogers helps her access her own potential to experience herself more positively.
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- $59.00 - Base Price