Clinicians need to know basic approaches to assist patients with Chronic Pain who present for care. In this seminar, a conceptual overview will provide a framework for brief intervention, as well as then practicing specific experiential interventions to help patients improve coping and feel better.
Among our models, our heroes, our genius and the stories that have been told to us, the ones we’ve built, the ones we’ve integrated, there are some that are deep metaphors within us. We will explore how we refer to them, how they structure and impact our lives and how we can utilize them in our therapeutic goals for inner change and help the patient build from the hero within himself/herself.
Anxiety and Panic can be cured by learning three simple skills namely a) rapid and profound relaxation b) rapid displacement and replacement of unwanted emotions, thoughts feelings and images and c) learning how to think like an optimist. Learn UltraBrief Therapy.
We live in exciting times where ever expanding understandings of the way that our mind-bodies work ignite infinite possibilities. Come unpack these concepts in this experiential workshop.
Milton Erickson’s counsel to “Take what the patient brings” encapsulated the utilization approach that he introduced in hypnosis and psychotherapy. This workshop is designed to enhance participants’ awareness of and ability to use the many facets of utilization that are elicited during clinical interviews. Two demonstrations will be included.
This workshop will blend Zen and Ericksonian wisdom into a modern psychotherapy which provides an efficient solution for clients’ anxiety. Instead of doing therapy, therapists are invited to experience Zen wisdom, and find a creative and efficient way to help clients finding their own wellbeing. These pathways to presence and creativity will lead you to the realization of the “Therapist’s Zen state” which not only provides a creative opening, but also makes therapeutic sessions easy and fun.
BT16 Short Course 30 - A Better Life Through Neuroscience and the Human Touch: Havening - Carol Nack, MSW, David Chametsky and Ira ScottIntroducing an extraordinary application of a recently acquired knowledge in the field of neuroscience. The techniques described are based in evolutionary biology. They offer a person the opportunity to live a healthier, hopefully happier, and more productive life. Long standing psychological problems are resolved and disturbing memories fade into the irretrievable past, just a story that lacks the previous affect.
Palo Alto Brief Therapy model applied in an educational context. Focus on advantages of using this approach when the context is a challenge in itself. The presenters – Ms. Schlanger is the heir to the MRI-Brief Therapy model, will bring examples illustrating a useful model when working with a diverse community.