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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Art and Creativity | Brief Therapy | Therapist Development | Developmental Psychology | Family Therapy | Identity | Resistance
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2006 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Peggy Papp, ACSW
- Duration:
- 2:03:39
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2006
- Short Description:
- Creative strategies for overcoming therapeutic impasses by tapping into clients’ personal logic and beliefs. Techniques include reflective questions, writing exercises, symbolic rituals, and role-play to surface hidden emotions and resolve conflicts. Cases highlight how these methods help clients gain insight and foster change, including a boy’s recovery from a psychotic break and a couple's use of storytelling and observation to rebuild connection and empathy in their relationship.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Art and Creativity Brief Therapy Therapist Development Client Empowerment Adolescents Identity Development Observation Reframing Resistance Symptom as Solution Tailoring Utilization Intergenerational Dynamics Emotional Regulation Parenting Empowerment Indirect Suggestion Naturalistic Family Beliefs Emotional Debits Forgiveness Paradoxical Interventions Systems Change
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- Topic Areas:
- Invited Addresses | Psychotherapy | Reframing | Strategic Therapy | Systems Theory | Communication | Constructive Narrative | Resistance | Paradox
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Paul Watzlawick, PhD | Zerka Moreno
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 26 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 29, 2000
- Short Description:
- Watzlawick explores the “therapy of as if,” showing how behaving as if change is possible can shift a client’s reality. Drawing from philosophy, hypnotherapy, and paradox, he illustrates how small interventions—like self-fulfilling prophecies or shared metaphors—can break unhelpful cycles. Zerka Moreno adds insights from action-based methods, including role reversal and sociodrama, to deepen perspective and foster movement.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Psychotherapy | Dialogues | Brief Therapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Ericksonian Psychotherapy | Family Systems | Homework | Reframing | Resistance | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- William Glasser, MD | Paul Watzlawick, PhD
- Duration:
- 56 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 28, 2000
- Short Description:
- Glasser and Watzlawick explore how small shifts in attitude and approach can lead to big changes in therapy. Glasser draws from his work in schools and hospitals, showing how empathy and avoiding control help build trust. Watzlawick adds stories of paradox and surprise, reminding us that change often comes when we least expect it...and that the therapist's stance can make all the difference. Moderated by Camillo Loriedo
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Homework | Psychotherapy | Therapist Development | Depression | Resistance | Family Therapy | Paradox | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Alexander Lowen, MD | Miriam Polster | Paul Watzlawick, PhD | Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
- Duration:
- 55 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 28, 2000
- Short Description:
- This panel looks at how creative homework assignments can extend therapy beyond the session. From movement and breathwork to exposure tasks and playful challenges, the therapists share ways to help clients try out new behaviors and shift stuck patterns. Whether it’s making a difficult phone call or practicing being rejected, the goal is to foster agency, insight, and change in everyday life. Moderated by Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl. Psych.
- Price:
- $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.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Family Therapy Psychotherapy Transference Carl Whitaker Attachment Attunement Autonomy Behavioral Change Challenge Cultivation Destabilization Disrupting Psychological Patterns Emotional Growth Experiential Experiential Learning Expressive Communication Flexibility Individualized Treatment Metaphors Naturalistic Observation Paradoxical Interventions Pattern Interruption Phenomenology Problem-Solving Therapy Rapport Receptive Communication Reframing Resilience Spontaneous Transformation Storytelling Strategic Interventions Strategic Therapy Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Unconscious Resources Utilization Validation Adaptation Learning Self-Discovery Therapeutic Experimentation
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Psychotherapy | Directive Therapy | Brief Therapy | Family Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Jay Haley, MA
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 5 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 14, 1990
- Short Description:
- This workshop spotlights directive therapy—an action-driven approach where therapists take an active role in guiding change. Instead of passively listening, practitioners assign tasks, offer strategic advice, and use creative interventions like ordeals to spark progress. With real-life cases ranging from relationship struggles to bulimia and sexual masochism, the session shows how targeted directives lead to quick, meaningful results. Topics include shifting dynamics in couples therapy, motivating resistant clients, and making brief therapy both effective and impactful—all while maintaining clear boundaries and professional focus.
- Price:
- $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:
- Dialogues | Psychotherapy | Communication | Constructive Narrative | Schizophrenia | Systems Theory
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Mara Selvini Palazzoli, MD | Paul Watzlawick, PhD
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 1990
- Short Description:
- This discussion explores Gregory Bateson's influence on psychotherapy, focusing on systemic thinking and the ethics of therapeutic influence. Speakers reflect on his contributions—like symmetry, complementarity, and learning patterns—and how these ideas inform practices such as positive connotation and family rituals. The conversation also touches on applying Bateson’s insights to contemporary work with schizophrenia and relational dynamics. Moderated by Stephen Gilligan, PhD.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Homework | Psychotherapy | Behavioral Therapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Experiential Therapy | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1990 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D. | Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC | Mara Selvini Palazzoli, MD | Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 1990
- Short Description:
- This panel explores the impact of homework in psychotherapy, highlighting its role in driving behavioral change. Lazarus advocates for action-based, real-world tasks and examines reasons for non-compliance. Madanes shares inventive interventions, such as financial consequences for abuse and symbolic rituals for eating disorders. Palazzoli discusses using invariant prescriptions to expose family dynamics, while Zeig highlights paradoxical tasks and the importance of client follow-through. All panelists stress the value of creative, relevant assignments to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Moderated by Carol Lankton, MA.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Brief Therapy | Psychotherapy | Resistance | Reframing | Strategic Therapy | Systems Theory
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Paul Watzlawick, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 2:36:19
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 1985
- Short Description:
- This session introduces the core principles of MRI’s brief therapy model, focusing on how small, specific behavioral interventions can disrupt entrenched patterns and promote change. Drawing on videotaped case material, the presentation explores direct prescriptions, paradoxical strategies, and positive reframing. Through clinical examples—ranging from perfectionism to family conflict—the session shows how symptoms often serve as solutions to deeper issues, and how shifting perspective can open new paths forward.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Invited Addresses | Psychotherapy | Therapist Development | History of Psychotherapy | Reframing | Resistance | Systems Theory | Brief Therapy | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Paul Watzlawick, PhD | Ernest Rossi, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:20:53
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 1985
- Short Description:
- Watzlawick explores the evolution of therapeutic language from insight to action, critiquing linear models in favor of systemic, behavior-focused approaches. Drawing on figures like Franz Alexander, Jean Piaget, and Milton Erickson, he illustrates how change often begins by acting "as if" transformation is possible. Through performative techniques and behavioral prescriptions, therapists can help shift perceived reality and foster meaningful adaptation.
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- Not yet rated
- 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.
- Price:
- $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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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Family Therapy | Metaphors | Psychotherapy | Strategic Therapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 43 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 1985
- Short Description:
- This session highlights strategic therapy rooted in Milton Erickson’s work, focusing on shifting relationship dynamics and social context. Madanes designs tailored interventions—direct, metaphorical, or paradoxical—to address specific family issues. Techniques include empowering parents, symbolic play, prescribing symptoms, and using humor or absurdity. Case examples feature role-playing, pretend games, and paradoxical tasks to uncover fears, ease conflict, and restore balance.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Keynotes | Family Therapy | Hypnosis
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 1980 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Carl Whitaker, MD
- Duration:
- 47:33
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 07, 1980
- Short Description:
- In this keynote, Whitaker explores family therapy by emphasizing therapist vulnerability, self-hypnosis, and authentic engagement while using co-therapy, regression techniques, and playful interventions to foster genuine healing.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Carl Whitaker Family Therapy Hypnosis Hypnotic Communication Adaptation Adaptive Learning Autonomy Behavioral Change Destabilization Double Bind Emotional Growth Experiential Therapy Flexibility Indirect Suggestion Learning Metaphor Therapy Naturalistic Change Observation Paradoxical Interventions Problem-Solving Therapy Rapport Reframing Seeding Self-Discovery Self-Organizing Change Storytelling Strategic Interventions Strategic Therapy 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.
- Price:
- $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
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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Keynotes | Psychotherapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Ericksonian Psychotherapy | Hypnotherapy
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress 1980 | Erickson Congress | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Jay Haley, MA
- Duration:
- 1:01:07
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 05, 1980
- Short Description:
- Jay Haley reflects on his personal experiences with Milton Erickson, offering insight into Erickson’s distinctive use of metaphor, indirect communication, and strategic symptom management. He highlights Erickson’s focus on brief, practical therapy, family involvement, and adaptability to each client’s needs. The talk underscores Erickson’s lasting influence on modern psychotherapy and his pragmatic, often unconventional approach.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price