Those suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder are convinced that great harm will come if they do not comply with rigidly set rules of safety. The therapist can reframe the nature of the problem and incorporate all interventions within four simple but provocative guidelines. Then, utilization and pattern disruption lead to new experiences that challenge the dysfunctional beliefs of the client.
Topical Panel 10 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 - Homework
Featuring Judith Beck, PhD; Claudia Black, PhD; Nicholas Cummings, PhD; and Arnold Lazarus, PhD
Moderated by Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl. Psych.
Topical Panel 18 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 - Homework Assignments
Featuring Alexander Lowen, MD, Miriam Polster, PhD, Paul Watzlawick, PhD, and Jeffrey Zeig, PhD.
Moderated by Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl. Psych.
Panel 13 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 1995 - Homework Assignments
Featuring Claudia Black, Ph.D.; Jay Haley, M.A.; Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D.; and Joseph LoPiccolo, Ph.D.
Moderated by Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl. Psych.
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.
Those who grow up in chemically dependent families have strong survivorship skills. Unfortunately, for too many, they continue to present to the world a false self often becoming our "closeted" depressed, angry and addicted client. This workshop focuses on 1) treatment orientation and priorities, and 2) core clinical issues. Due to the managed care environment, experiential focus will be on homework assignments.
Topical Panel 03 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 - Homework Assignments
Featuring Arnold Lazarus, PhD; Cloe Madanes, Lic. Psychol.; Mara Selvini Palazzoli, MD; and Jeffrey Zeig PhD.
Moderated by Carol Lankton, MA.