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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Mindfulness | Keynotes | Conflict | Relationships
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2021 | Online Continuing Education | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD | Caroline S. Welch
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 05, 2021
- Short Description:
- Exploration of how mindfulness can provide an accessible, useful tool in couples therapy, not only for the therapist, the two individuals, and their relationship, but also for the therapeutic process. Mindfulness can be practically applied through Caroline Welch’s 3Ps approach of Purpose, Pivoting, and Pacing to cultivate more resilience which is important to cultivate in couples therapy.
- Price:
- $29.00 - Base Price
Tags: Online CE Conflict Couples Therapy Mindfulness Relationships Coping Strategies Existential Psychology Therapeutic Adaptation Client Engagement Therapeutic Adjustments Meditation, Spirituality and Yoga Self-Care Self-Compassion Emotional Field Relationship Change Flexibility Stress Management Purpose Informal Practice Presence Pivoting

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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Interactions | Brief Therapy | Psychotherapy | Hypnosis
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2018
- Faculty:
- Michael Yapko, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:00:04
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 08, 2018
- Short Description:
- This session explores the role of hypnosis in brief psychotherapy, highlighting its therapeutic potential beyond myths and misconceptions. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical practice, the discussion shows how hypnosis redirects attention, mobilizes hidden resources, and enhances the effectiveness of other approaches. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how experiential absorption can facilitate change in pain relief, emotional regulation, and resilience.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Brief Therapy | Trauma | Pain and Healing
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2018 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Janina Fisher, PhD
- Duration:
- 2:05:52
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 07, 2018
- Short Description:
- Janina Fisher presents a brief therapy model for trauma treatment, emphasizing the limitations of traditional talk therapy and the need for approaches suited to managed care. She explains how trauma is stored in implicit memory and reviews Bessel van der Kolk’s brain research. Fisher outlines a phase-oriented approach, incorporating psychoeducation, mindfulness, and right-brain-to-right-brain communication. She discusses neurofeedback’s effectiveness, sensory motor psychotherapy’s role in skill development, and strategies for stabilizing clients in unsafe situations.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Workshops | Deception | Differentiation | Confrontation | Family Systems | Psychodynamics | Therapist Techniques
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2015 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD | Sue Diamond, MA, RCC
- Duration:
- 1:32:41
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 25, 2015
- Short Description:
- Everybody lies. Some lies are loving and harmless. But, others are enormously destructive. Couples’ patterns of deception often begin innocently but end in couples destroying the love they once had. Self- deception, conflict avoidance and felony lies all undermine commitment and connection. Learn to identify and disrupt deception, confront evasiveness and hypocrisy and facilitate differentiation.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Humor | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2008
- Faculty:
- Steven Hayes, PhD | Stephen Karpman, MD | Matthew Selekman, MSW | Reid Wilson, PhD
- Duration:
- 58:40
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 2008
- Short Description:
- This panel delves into the art of integrating therapeutic approaches in clinical practice. Matthew Selekman promotes a flexible blend of solution-focused, narrative, and brief strategic therapies. Steven Hayes highlights ACT’s science-based, bottom-up methods designed for simplicity and impact. Steve Karpman discusses transactional analysis, emphasizing clarity and the value of preserving structured models. The panel also tackles the challenges of treating chronic mental health conditions and the importance of tailoring interventions to each client.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Panic | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) | Anxiety
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2008
- Faculty:
- Reid Wilson, PhD
- Duration:
- 2:46:05
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 11, 2008
- Short Description:
- This treatment method teaches clients to actively engage with symptoms through interoceptive exposure, like hyperventilating or breathing through a straw. Emphasis is placed on reducing safety behaviors, using self-talk, point systems, and repeated practice to build resilience and shift fear responses.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Psychotherapy | Language of Hypnosis
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2004 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Richard Fisch, MD
- Duration:
- 2:27:24
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 05, 2004
- Short Description:
- Dr. Richard Fisch explores the critical role of language in therapy, emphasizing techniques to enhance hope, manage non-compliance, and adapt to clients' communication styles. He discusses the shift from psychotherapy to psychopharmacology in psychiatry training and shares case studies, including strategies for anxiety treatment. Fisch illustrates the effectiveness of precise language through anecdotes and practical interventions, offering valuable insights for clinicians.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Brief Therapy
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2004 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Steve De Shazer, MSSW | Richard Fisch, MD | Wendel Ray, PhD | George Burns, MA, PsS
- Duration:
- 1:00:34
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 03, 2004
- Short Description:
- Brief therapy experts explore problem-solving approaches, challenging traditional diagnostic methods. Focusing on client strengths, efficiency, and practical solutions, they advocate for therapy that empowers individuals to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Anxiety | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2004
- Faculty:
- Giorgio Nardone | Maggie Phillips, PhD | Teresa Robles, MA, PhD | Reid Wilson, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:01:16
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 03, 2004
- Short Description:
- This panel presents high-impact approaches to anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, featuring methods with proven results. Giorgio Nardone reports an 80% success rate in just 7 sessions using structured protocols and hypnotic strategies. Other highlights include Somatic Experiencing for body-based healing, provocative therapy to confront distress and uncertainty, and emotional processing techniques. The panel also explores the role of family therapy, strategic dialogue, and the pressures of modern life in shaping anxiety disorders.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Dialogues | Couples Therapy | Therapist Development | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) | Solution Oriented Approach | Communication | Strategic Therapy | Therapeutic Process
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2002 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Arthur Freeman, EdD | Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Duration:
- 1:01:29
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 2002
- Short Description:
- Two brief therapy models—cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused—are explored for their ability to jump-start change in distressed couples. The presenters consider how early signs of improvement, hope-building, and collaborative strategies support movement toward repair. The conversation also addresses clinical judgment around domestic violence, therapist alignment, and working within complex systems.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy | Belief Systems | Children and Adolescent Therapy | Therapeutic Relationship | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Salvador Minuchin, MD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 36 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 16, 1990
- Short Description:
- This workshop explores evolving techniques in family therapy, illustrated through case material. Topics include symbolic symptoms, boundary setting, and multigenerational involvement. A featured case of a young girl with hysterical paralysis underscores how humor, flexibility, and whole-family engagement can foster change—even when full symptom resolution remains elusive.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Presentations | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy | Family Systems
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Carl Whitaker, MD
- Duration:
- 56 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 1990
- Short Description:
- An innovative family systems intervention which demonstrates role flexibility, strategic reframing, and playful therapeutic techniques to address intergenerational anxiety and communication disruptions.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Carl Whitaker Family Systems Family Therapy Psychotherapy Attachment Experiential Utilization Adaptation Attunement Autonomy Behavioral Change Challenge Cultivation Destabilization Disrupting Psychological Patterns Emotional Growth Experiential Learning Expressive Communication Flexibility Individualized Treatment Learning Metaphors Naturalistic Observation Paradoxical Interventions Pattern Interruption Phenomenology Problem-Solving Therapy Rapport Receptive Communication Reframing Resilience Self-Discovery Self-Organizing Change Spontaneous Transformation Storytelling Strategic Interventions Strategic Therapy Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Therapeutic Experimentation Unconscious Resources Validation

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy | Transference / Countertransference
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Carl Whitaker, MD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 52 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 1990
- Short Description:
- Carl Whitaker explores honesty in family therapy, emphasizing therapist boundaries and self-awareness. He introduces "parallel play" to navigate family dynamics and discusses intergenerational patterns, past traumas, and systemic relationships. Role-play exercises highlight communication strategies, while co-therapy and cultural influences are examined. Whitaker also shares experiences with complex cases, underscoring the need for therapist self-care.
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- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy
- Bundle(s):
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy Bundle
- Categories:
- Pioneers of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Carl Whitaker, MD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 00:59:00
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 14, 1990
- Short Description:
- An innovative family systems intervention which demonstrates role flexibility, strategic reframing, and playful therapeutic techniques to address intergenerational anxiety and communication disruptions.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price
Tags: Family Therapy Psychotherapy Carl Whitaker Therapeutic Alliance Rapport Attunement Expressive Communication Utilization Strategic Therapy Destabilization Experiential Learning Storytelling Strategic Interventions Paradoxical Interventions Pattern Interruption Reframing Flexibility Emotional Growth Behavioral Change Self-Discovery Indirect Suggestion Metaphor Therapy Naturalistic Change Seeding

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Psychotherapy | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Murray Bowen, MD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 27 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 1985
- Short Description:
- A comprehensive examination of psychotherapy, human behavior, and family dynamics, exploring the evolution of therapeutic approaches, the challenges of understanding human cognition, and the critical role of personal growth in mental health. This work delves into the concept of differentiation of self, the foundations of psychoanalytic theory, and the complex interactions between individual development, societal influences, and family systems.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Psychotherapy | History of Psychotherapy | Experiential Therapy | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Rollo May, PhD | Carl Rogers, PhD | Thomas Szasz, MD | Carl Whitaker, MD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 55:44
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 14, 1985
- Short Description:
- Panelists Rollo May, Carl Rogers, Thomas Szasz, and Carl Whitaker explore psychotherapy's evolution. May traces its roots from ancient Greece to modern times, Rogers emphasizes client-centered therapy, Szasz critiques psychotherapy's myths, and Whitaker stresses practical approaches. The panel reflects on independent thinking and the risks of misusing therapeutic techniques. Moderated by Ann Wright-Edwards, MS.
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Family Systems | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Murray Bowen, MD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 28 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 1985
- Short Description:
- A workshop focusing on a strategic family therapy case by exploring marital conflict, individual growth, and emotional differentiation through systemic therapeutic intervention. Concludes with a comprehensive exploration of family systems therapy.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Family Systems Family Therapy Psychotherapy Murray Bowen Adaptation Adaptive Learning Attunement Autonomy Behavioral Change Challenge Emotional Growth Flexibility Learning Naturalistic Change Observation Phenomenological Approach Problem-Solving Therapy Rapport Reframing Resilience Self-Discovery Storytelling Strategic Therapy Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Validation

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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Carl Whitaker, MD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 38 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 1985
- Short Description:
- Carl Whitaker and David Keith explore co-therapy through a four-year case study of a family with a son diagnosed with schizophrenia. Using unconventional techniques of ambiguity and playful interaction, they challenge traditional therapeutic approaches, emphasizing process over progress. The presentation examines co-therapy dynamics, family systems, and the importance of authenticity in healing, demonstrating an innovative approach to understanding and treating psychological challenges.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Family Therapy Psychotherapy Carl Whitaker David Keith Adaptation Adaptive Learning Attunement Autonomy Behavioral Change Challenge Destabilization Emotional Growth Experiential Therapy Expressive Communication Flexibility Hypnotic Communication Indirect Suggestion Learning Metaphor Therapy Naturalistic Change Observation Paradoxical Interventions Pattern Interruption Phenomenological Approach Problem-Solving Therapy Rapport Receptive Communication Reframing Seeding Self-Discovery Storytelling Strategic Interventions Strategic Therapy Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Therapeutic Experimentation Unconscious Resources Utilization Validation

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- Topic Areas:
- General Sessions | Research | History of Psychotherapy
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 1980 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Paul Watzlawick, PhD | John Weakland | Richard Fisch, MD
- Duration:
- 1:54:30
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 06, 1980
- Short Description:
- A panel of experts discusses Milton Erickson's revolutionary contributions to psychotherapy, exploring his innovative techniques that challenged traditional therapeutic approaches. Panelists examine Erickson's emphasis on direct intervention, communication strategies, and brief therapy methods that prioritize behavioral change over long-term insight.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: History of Psychotherapy Research Paul Watzlawick Adaptation Behavioral Change Double Bind Flexibility Hypnotic Communication Indirect Suggestion John Weakland Learning Metaphor Therapy Observation Paradoxical Interventions Problem-Solving Therapy Reframing Richard Fisch Storytelling Strategic Interventions Strategic Therapy Utilization