Topical Panel 10 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 - The Goal of Therapy
Featuring Bert Hellinger, MA, Dipl. Psych., James Hillman, PhD, Arnold Lazarus, PhD, and Miriam Polster, PhD.
Moderated by Brent Geary, PhD.
This panel addresses therapist-client dynamics in psychotherapy, emphasizing safety, self-awareness, and ethical practice. Black focuses on supporting clients through self-destructive patterns and normalizing their experiences. Bugental discusses training clients to participate effectively in therapy. Hellinger shares insights on family constellations to uncover hidden family dynamics. Kernberg highlights the need for neutrality, clinical expertise, and confidentiality. Additional topics include managed care, belief systems, and the complexities of eclectic approaches.
