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EP05 Supervision Panel 05 - Robert Dilts; Cloe Madanes; Daniel Siegel, MD


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Topic Areas:
Supervision Panels |  Supervision |  Attachment |  Clinical Process |  Dissociation |  Narrative Therapy |  Trauma
Categories:
Evolution of Psychotherapy |  Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 |  Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
Faculty:
Robert Dilts, BA |  Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC |  Daniel Siegel, MD
Duration:
1 Hour 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio Only
Original Program Date:
Dec 10, 2005
License:
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Description

Description:

Educational Objectives:

  1. To compare and contrast clinical and philosophical perspectives of experts.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*

Outline:

Supervision Panel & Case Presentation

  • Michael Munion introduces panelists: Robert Dilt, Cloe Madanes, Dan Siegel.

  • David Sanders presents a case of a 28-year-old medical student with a history of depression, PCOS, sexual abuse, and self-esteem issues.

  • Patient has made significant progress (weight loss, improved studies, stopped binge eating) but struggles with issues around men and self-worth.

Discussion: Sexual Abuse & Therapy Approaches

  • Clarified rape at age 13 was by an older man, never reported.

  • NLP techniques suggested to reconcile conflicting self-beliefs.

  • Cloe Madanes emphasizes involving parents to confront shame and support healing.

  • Dan Siegel suggests therapist’s bodily reactions can reflect relational trauma cues.

Family Involvement & Attachment Issues

  • Madanes insists on involving extended family for narrative coherence.

  • Mixed opinions on involving the parents; importance of attachment history discussed.

  • Emphasis on understanding family context and the rape’s impact on current relationships.

Narrative Healing & Personal Strengths

  • Need for a coherent life story to build secure attachment (Siegel).

  • Patient’s resilience and medical school success noted as signs of strength.

  • Importance of shifting self-image from trauma to achievement.

Case: 8-Year-Old Boy with Behavioral Issues

  • Boy conceived in lesbian relationship; suspended for inappropriate touching.

  • Parental conflict (alcohol issues, custody) complicates therapy.

  • Panel suggests resolving parental conflict and using play therapy.

  • Consideration of possible sexual abuse history.

Addressing Sexual Behavior & Support

  • Ensure ongoing relationships with both mothers.

  • Explore aggression as expression of inner conflict.

  • Emphasize therapeutic support and investigate trauma.

Case: Incarcerated Man with Dissociative Identity

  • 50s male with PTSD, sexual abuse history, now in prison for similar crimes.

  • Struggles with severe depression and identity splitting.

  • Suggestion to help him find meaning through reparation and purpose.

  • Focus on integrating parts or establishing cooperation among them.

Dissociation & Integration in Therapy

  • Develop therapeutic alliance with each identity part.

  • Madanes favors repressing harmful parts and amplifying strengths.

  • Find the positive intention behind dysfunction.

  • Full integration may not occur, but harmony among parts is possible.

Closing Remarks

  • Panelists express appreciation and value of collaborative case discussion.

  • Emphasis on mutual learning and diverse therapeutic strategies.

Credits



Faculty

Robert Dilts, BA's Profile

Robert Dilts, BA Related Seminars and Products


Robert Dilts, has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - a model of human behavior, learning and communication - since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard Bandler. A long time student and colleague of both Grinder and Bandler, Robert also studied personally with Milton H. Erickson, M.D., and Gregory Bateson.


Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC's Profile

Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC Related Seminars and Products


Cloé Madanes, HDL, LIC, is a world-renowned innovator and teacher of family and strategic therapy and one of the originators of the strategic approach to family therapy. She has authored seven books that are classics in the field: Strategic Family Therapy; Behind the One-Way Mirror; Sex, Love and Violence; The Violence of Men; The Secret Meaning of Money; The Therapist as Humanist, Social Activist and Systemic Thinker; and Relationship Breakthrough. She has presented her work at professional conferences all over the world and has given keynote addresses for The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; the National Association of Social Workers, The Erickson Foundation, the California Psychological Association and many other national and international conferences. Madanes has won several awards for distinguished contribution to psychology and has counseled outstanding individuals from all walks of life.


Daniel Siegel, MD's Profile

Daniel Siegel, MD Related Seminars and Products


Daniel Siegel, MD, received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. He is currently clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine where he is on the faculty of the Center for Culture, Brain, and Development and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center. Dr. Siegel has lectured for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Google University, London's Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and TEDx.


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