This two-hour webinar will consider the impacts of the significant sociopolitical and cultural divide in America and how this is affecting the content and process of psychotherapy. Given that our work continues to be influenced by these factors, the overarching goal is to identify best psychotherapy practices to address these potentially controversial issues with our clients.
We will examine relevant ethical issues as defined in the APA Ethical Standards, review pertinent literature regarding therapist self-disclosure from several different theoretical perspectives, and discuss issues pertaining to countertransference. After reviewing these important topics, a major portion of the workshop will be devoted to clinical vignettes to identify best practice intervention techniques.
Participants will first identify and discuss strategies in small groups, and later summarize their discussions with the full group of attendees. The clinical vignettes are designed to stimulate lively small and large group discussions.
This case conference format will be useful to practitioners working with a variety of psychotherapy clients. At the conclusion, participants will have the opportunity to complete a Program Evaluation and earn a Certificate of Attendance.
