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Clients seeking psychotherapy frequently suffer from both anxiety and depression, making treatment particularly challenging. In this video, internationally renowned therapist Donald Meichenbaum demonstrates a brief, effective approach for treating these comorbid disorders. Viewers follow a dramatic recreation of key moments in his 12-session course of therapy with Anna P., a 40-year-old woman who experiences recurrent bouts of panic in addition to...
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If you are in recovery, then you have already moved toward solving one of the biggest problems anyone might face. But once recovery has begun, it can seem paradoxically like life gets more complicated as all the smaller daily problems come into focus--relationship troubles, workplace conflicts, unpaid bills, and more. It is essential to find reliable methods of addressing problems as they come up, without slipping back into the old strategy of avoiding...
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Meth: Brain & Behavior equips viewers with an understanding of how meth changes the brain and, consequently, behavior. 3D animations of changes in the brain, accessible explanations, and personal accounts of use and recovery help viewers understand the complex effects of meth use on the brain. Meth users often come to believe that their lack of impulse control and decreased pleasure from ordinary life are permanent. From this video, users learn how...
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A survivor of bipolar disorder herself, Dr. Jamison courageously uses her personal struggle to help clients and therapists understand the misconceptions of this lethal illness. In this riveting interview with Victor Yalom, PhD, clinicians will find out not only what bipolar disorder is, but also what causes it, how to make an accurate diagnosis, and how to treat it effectively. Based on extensive research, Jamison presents compelling evidence that...
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Gay, lesbian, and bisexual people utilize mental health services at a rate considerably higher than heterosexuals, and over 95 percent of psychotherapists treat GLB clients in their practice. This program focuses on some of the most salient assessment and treatment issues that clinicians should know. This video will teach you about: The effectiveness of cognitive therapy with this population. Implications of internalized homophobia and the importance...
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This movie was shot in Paris during the First International Congress of Psychodrama. It was produced by Radio and Television Center of France in September, 1964. The opening scene takes place at the Faculte de Medecine at the Sorbonne. Moreno greets the audience, goes into a short warm-up, and ends up working with a married couple, Paul and Michelle. Viewers have the opportunity to witness a psychodrama with two protagonists. Michelle is an old Parisienne,...
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In this provocative interview with the founder of child behavioral therapy, Sidney Bijou recounts his education in the very young field of psychology, after which he was deployed for World War II, and his dissatisfaction with the limited scope of practice of psychologists upon his return. After witnessing the disturbing treatment of developmentally disabled children at the notorious Letchworth Village in New York, Bijou came to reject the role of...
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Family therapy is well known for understanding the symptoms of the identified patient within the context of the larger family system. Monica McGoldrick has been a pioneering voice in extending the power of family therapy even further, helping us see how one family member's loss has ramifications for others-through an extended family network, and even across several generations. In this realistic simulation of an 18-week course of therapy with the...
49) The therapeutic relationship, individualized treatment and other keys to successful psychotherapy
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Challenging the predominant view that manualized treatment methods are the gold standard for effective psychotherapy, Norcross shares empirical research that leads him to argue for a "middle path" that says it is both the treatment method and the therapeutic relationship that make the difference. Norcross discusses the scientific evidence that the relationship between therapist and patient accounts for success more than we may have realized. From...
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What are the key issues that most couples face when entering couples therapy, and what are the best attitudes for them to adapt to make the most out of the experience? In numerous heartwarming stories, Bader and Wile explain how couples therapy works, and describe the positive changes that can occur, even for couples who appear at first hopelessly deadlocked. They describe the two most common patterns in couples: withdrawal from each other and avoiding...
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We'd be hard-pressed to find a therapist today who hasn't in some way been shaped by Dr. Aaron Beck. The founder of Cognitive Therapy, and "one of the five most influential psychotherapists of all time" according to The American Psychologist, Beck revolutionized the way millions of clinicians approach clients in distress. Here is a chance to hear directly from one of the most innovative thinkers in our field. In this engaging interview, Beck discusses...
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After Todd has been diagnosed with ADHD by a treatment team at his school, his teacher follows through on a treatment plan to address his difficulties in the classroom. Leading ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley provides advice on creating successful interventions, and George J. DuPaul and Gary Stoner walk us through each step of the treatment approach. Watch as his teacher implements several simple changes in the classroom, leading to Todd getting along...
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Counselors new and experienced in treating clients with PTSD will learn valuable lessons on working with this challenging yet rewarding population. In this video, experts Dr. Frank Ochberg and Dr. Angie Panos give new and experienced therapists insightful and thoughtful suggestions on how to explain the disorder to clients, which is the first essential step of treating PTSD. They elucidate the next stages and basic building blocks of PTSD treatment,...
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If you've ever tried to help someone change, you've probably realized that taking the expert role and telling the person what to do often doesn't work, and usually leaves you feeling frustrated. Bill Miller, the founder of Motivational Interviewing, developed an alternative that might be obvious to some and radical to others: honor the person's autonomy, draw forth the inherent desire to change, and take a collaborative--rather than confrontational--approach....
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In this landmark interview by Randall C. Wyatt, Seligman emphasizes that happiness is not just the absence of disorder, as "psychology as usual" might contend. Rather, happiness derives from an execution of our signature strengths. Seligman demonstrates a new set of rigorously tested interventions that lastingly increase happiness while decreasing depression. Dr. Seligman discusses his predecessors Maslow, Rogers, and Beck, what he took from them,...
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Meet Todd, a 3rd grade student who has been leaving his teacher at wits end. He can't sit still, distracts his peers, and has trouble completing assignments, leading his teacher to suspect that he might be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As his teacher begins the assessment process, leading authority on ADHD, Dr. Russell Barkley, offers some words of wisdom, and George DuPaul and Gary Stoner walk us through each step in their...
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In this engaging interview, CBT and agression expert Dr. Donald Meichenbaum discusses violence and aggression, from origin to treatment. Drawing upon his unique expertise, he articulates both how violent individuals are created and the thoughts that drive violent behavior. Meichenbaum advocates for stress "Stress-Inoculation Training," which he describes as the "best evidence-based intervention in working with angry and aggressive individuals." Keywords:...
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Papageorge takes on the big and small issues, including: pushing limits, values, the internet world, MTV, the wrong crowd, music, sex, curfews, drugs, house rules, and more. Papageorge's stories, ideas, and suggestions stick in our minds because they connect to the real life experiences that parents and kids live each day. George Papageorge, MA, MFT, has been presenting seminars on parenting, boundaries, and family life for over 20 years. For the...
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Don't miss this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the man named the single most influential psychotherapist of the past quarter-century. In this historic interview with Carl Rogers, filmed just two years before he passed away, the founder of the person-centered approach reflects on his major contributions and explores his provocative opinions on a wide range of topics including therapy, education, and social change. With thoughtfulness,...
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