Encountering a client who is resistant or potentially hostile to the therapeutic process or the therapist can be unsettling and may undermine the success of the treatment.
This workshop, led by renowned psychotherapist Jon Frederickson, is specifically designed to equip you with advanced strategies for engaging with patients who exhibit detachment, passivity, and resistance in therapy.
You will delve into the nuanced assessment of patients, employing the concept of conflict to unravel the intricate sequence of emotions, anxieties, and defenses underpinning their symptoms and presenting issues. A significant focus will be on mastering the art of navigating patients' feelings, effectively regulating anxiety, and discerning and addressing resistances and defenses, along with understanding their impact on the patient's well-being.
Jon Frederickson will offer insights into managing the emergence of repressed feelings and evaluating patient reactions to therapeutic interventions. The use of video recordings from actual therapy sessions will serve as a pivotal learning tool, showcasing how you can identify and counteract behaviors that hinder treatment progress. These recordings will be instrumental in demonstrating techniques to foster a robust therapeutic alliance by guiding patients to confront and transform self-destructive patterns.
Furthermore, the workshop will provide clinical vignettes to exemplify real-time strategies for working with patient resistance. These examples will highlight methods for breaking through the patient's defensive barriers, thus enabling deeper engagement and facilitating a meaningful connection with the individual concealed behind these resistances. This approach is designed to help you make contact with the person hidden behind that resistance.
