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Paul Watzlawick, PhD

Paul Watzlawick, received his Ph.D. from the University of Venice in 1949. He has an Analyst's Diploma from the C.G. Jung Institute for Analytic Psychology in Zurich. Watzlawick has practiced psychotherapy for more than 30 years. He was research associate and principal investigator at the Mental Research Institute. He was Clinical Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center. Watzlawick is a noted family therapist; he is recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Family Therapy Association. Also, he is author, co-author or editor of eight books on the topics of interactional psychotherapy, human communication and constructivist philosophy.

He formulated five axioms. They are:

  1. It is not possible to not communicate. Every behavior is some kind of non-verbal communication.
  2. Every communication has a content. In addition, there is 'metainformation', which says how the communicator wants to be understood.
  3. All partners involved in a communication process also interpret their own behaviour during communication.
  4. Human communication involves both verbal and non-verbal communication. In addition to the spoken words, there are is also a non-spoken part (gestures, behavior, intonation..) which is part of the communication.
  5. Communication between humans is either symmetric or complementary. This is based on whether the relationship of those communicating is based on differences or parity.

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EP00 Dialogue 08 - Brief Therapeutic Interventions - William Glasser, MD, and Paul Watzlawick, PhD

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Psychotherapy |  Dialogues |  Brief Therapy |  Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques |  Ericksonian Psychotherapy |  Family Systems |  Homework |  Reframing |  Resistance |  Strategic Therapy
Categories:
Evolution of Psychotherapy |  Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 |  Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
Faculty:
William Glasser, MD |  Paul Watzlawick, PhD
Duration:
56 Minutes
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Original Program Date:
May 28, 2000
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Glasser and Watzlawick explore how small shifts in attitude and approach can lead to big changes in therapy. Glasser draws from his work in schools and hospitals, showing how empathy and avoiding cont...
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Tags: Brief Therapy Psychotherapy Addiction PTSD Homework Resistance Strategic Use of Language Utilization Task Assignment Paradox Client Engagement Directive Therapy Paradoxical Interventions Symptom Prescription

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EP00 Topical Panel 16 - The Therapy of Milton H. Erickson - Jay Haley, MA; Ernest Rossi, PhD; Paul Watzlawick, PhD; Jeffrey Zeig, PhD

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Topical Panels |  Milton Erickson |  Psychotherapy |  Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques |  Ericksonian Psychotherapy |  Hypnosis |  Brief Therapy |  Resistance |  Strategic Therapy |  Utilization
Categories:
Evolution of Psychotherapy |  Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 |  Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
Faculty:
Jay Haley, MA |  Ernest Rossi, PhD |  Paul Watzlawick, PhD |  Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
Duration:
54 Minutes
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Original Program Date:
May 28, 2000
Short Description:
Milton H. Erickson’s innovative psychotherapy methods take center stage, including his directive style, interactive techniques, and deep attunement to patients’ language and experience. Panelists disc...
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Tags: Evocative Communication Hypnotic Induction Interspersal Utilization Direct Suggestion Naturalistic Ericksonian Therapy Hypnosis Metaphors History of Psychotherapy Neurogenesis Patient Engagement Seeding Strategic Use of Language Tailoring Task Assignment Unconscious Resources

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EP00 Topical Panel 18 - Homework Assignments - Alexander Lowen, MD; Miriam Polster, PhD; Paul Watzlawick, PhD; Jeffrey Zeig, PhD

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Topical Panels |  Homework |  Psychotherapy |  Therapist Development |  Depression |  Resistance |  Family Therapy |  Paradox |  Strategic Therapy
Categories:
Evolution of Psychotherapy |  Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 |  Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
Faculty:
Alexander Lowen, MD |  Miriam Polster |  Paul Watzlawick, PhD |  Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
Duration:
55 Minutes
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Original Program Date:
May 28, 2000
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This panel looks at how creative homework assignments can extend therapy beyond the session. From movement and breathwork to exposure tasks and playful challenges, the therapists share ways to help cl...
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Tags: Homework Psychotherapy Therapist Development Strategic Use of Language Tailoring Tailoring Individualized Treatment Task Assignment Utilization Seeding Paradoxical Interventions Behavioral Prescriptions Client Engagement Family Systems Resistance

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EP00 Invited Address 2a - Procedural Range in Gestalt Therapy - Miriam Polster, PhD

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Invited Addresses |  Gestalt |  Psychotherapy
Categories:
Evolution of Psychotherapy |  Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 |  Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
Faculty:
Miriam Polster |  Paul Watzlawick, PhD
Duration:
1 Hour 21 Minutes
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Original Program Date:
May 25, 2000
Short Description:
This address will focus on some of the particulars of therapeutic attention. It will explore how to translate therapy into an increased sense of self-support and choice.
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Tags: Gestalt Therapy Miriam Polster Psychotherapy

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EP00 Invited Address 11b - Therapy of "As If" - Paul Watzlawick, PhD

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Invited Addresses |  Psychotherapy |  Reframing |  Strategic Therapy |  Systems Theory |  Communication |  Constructive Narrative |  Resistance |  Paradox
Categories:
Evolution of Psychotherapy |  Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 |  Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
Faculty:
Paul Watzlawick, PhD |  Zerka Moreno
Duration:
1 Hour 26 Minutes
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Original Program Date:
May 29, 2000
Short Description:
Watzlawick explores the “therapy of as if,” showing how behaving as if change is possible can shift a client’s reality. Drawing from philosophy, hypnotherapy, and paradox, he illustrates how small int...
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Tags: Paul Watzlawick Psychotherapy Constructive Narrative Metaphors Resistance Strategic Use of Language Therapeutic Framing Paradoxical Interventions Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Communication Seeding Constructivist Approaches Cognitive Restructuring

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