The study of psychological trauma has been accompanied by an explosion of knowledge about how experience shapes the central nervous system and the formation of the self. The study of trauma has probably been the single most fertile area in developing a deeper understanding of the relationship among the emotional, cognitive, social, and biological forces that shape human development.
The possibility of utilizing memory plasticity for therapeutic purposes has not been widely recognized, although a number of theoretical and clinical venues during the past century have shown its potential application. This short course is aimed at shedding light on this broad field of hypnotherapeutic interventions and to present a primary map for the clinician interested in the psychotherapeutic implementation of MFI.
Educational Objectives:
To describe the use of the new reality therapy in counseling.
To describe a therapist mode that talks to a client in terms of mental health.
EP05 Workshop 37 - A Tribute to Steve de Shazer: Originator of the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Approach - Yvonne Dolan M.A.
This workshop will celebrate the theoretical, technical and clinical contributions of the late Steve de Shazer through video tape, lecture and discussion. It will include a brief preview of material from de Shazer's most recent book, More Than Miracle: The State of the Art of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy which updates the SFBT.
Educational Objectives:
1) To describe how to conceptualize challenging patients in a cognitive framework.
2) To describe how to use a cognitive conceptualization to plan more effective treatment.
Fifty million Americans currently care for an aging partner or parent. Using poignant movie clips, Janis will address the joy and imposition of caregiving in families and in couples. She’ll also offer universal lessons on how partners can help each other grow old gracefully and survive this ordinary, extraordinary journey.