An information processing model designed to clarify the biased and constricted thinking in depression will be described. The practical applications of the model use principles of guided discovery and collaborative empiricism. There will be a demonstration of specific strategies applied to dysfunctional cognitions and beliefs. A blending of cognitive and behavioral techniques are used for in vivo exercises.
Because of the weight of clients difficulties, the employment of lighter areas of experience is often indicated, both for cathartic relief as well as for providing closure. The session will focus on joy, humor, tenderness.
Educational Objectives:
To know appropriate application of commonly accepted "gestalt" techniques
To know the basic philosophy of gestalt psychotherapeutic interaction
Topical Panel 13 on the History of Psychotherapy, featuring Rollo R May, PhD, Carl R Rogers, PhD, Thomas S Szasz, MD, and Carl A Whitaker, MD.
Moderated by Ann Wright-Edwards, MS.
Topical Panel 14 on Therapeutic Uses of Humor, featuring Murray Bowen, MD, Albert Ellis, PhD, Robert L Goulding, MD, and Ronald D Laing, MD.
Moderated by John C Racy, MD.