Educational Objectives:
To describe a novel, simple and easy-to-learn ideodynamic approach to hypnosis and psychotherapy.
To describe how experiences of surprise and novelty generate observable minimal behavioral cues, psychobiological arousal, gene expression and brain plasticity.
This presentation will be a discussion of existential psychotherapy and of group psychotherapy drawing especially from Yalom's new teaching novel, The Schopenhauer Cure. Dr. Yalom will discuss: the therapist/client relationship from an existential therapy perspective; the practice of existentially oriented psychotherapy using recent clinical cases; the impact of death awareness on the conduct of life; the technique of the group therapist; the selection and preparation of group patients; the relevance of philosophy for therapy; and the case for and against clinical philosophy. Dr. Yalom will sign books after his presentation in the Arena Lobby.
Dr. Ellis will present cognitive, emotional and behavioral techniques to help men and women in their sex, love and marital relationships. He also will include therapy helping their interpersonal relationships in work situations.
The therapeutic alliance is described along with transference and transference acting-out. The therapeutic task is defined - i.e., to help the patient convert transference acting-out to therapeutic alliance and transference through appropriate interventions. The psychotherapy of each of the disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic and Schizoid) is described in terms of indications, therapeutic technique and goals. Clinical examples will be given. Two videotapes of psychotherapy will be presented- one with a Borderline patient and the other with a Narcissistic disorder. Countertransference problems are described.
EP05 Workshop 05 - Partnering with Clients to Improve the Process and Outcome of Treatment - Scott Miller, Ph.D.
Based on pioneering research into the curative factors associated with effective clinical work across treatment approaches and disciplines, participants will learn how to partner with clients to tailor treatment for maximum effect and efficiency. Miller also will present a simple, valid and reliable method for maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment based on client feedback about the process and outcome of treatment.
The field of Social Artistry is emerging to meet the crises in this time of whole system transition and global change affecting every aspect of our lives. During this workshop we bring a number of the experiential techniques for developing human capacities together with the growing body of knowledge about innovative solutions to create highly trained and skilled individuals able to provide leadership for effective social change.
EMDR is guided by the Adaptive Information Processing paradigm, which differentiates it from other forms of psychotherapy. The implications of this paradigm will be explored in relation to a variety of recent clinical case studies and research reports. Questions from participants will be used to explore potential clinical applications.
A life-span, cognitive-behavioral approach will be offered to treat individuals who have problems controlling their anger and who have related co-morbid psychiatric problems. The issues of prediction of violence and how to intervene across the entire life-span will be highlighted. Specific cognitive-behavioral interventions will be demonstrated.
Michael will present a range of maps of narrative practice. This will include maps for "getting started"; maps for the "middle journey"; maps for the "intersecting journeys" of fellow travelers; maps for finding the "valued pathways"; and maps for the negotiation of "difficult territories."