This therapy was developed by Albert Ellis. It focuses on an individual's beliefs, whether rational or irrational, the emotions that they have due to these beliefs and the behaviour that they show based on both the beliefs and emotions.
Josue Guadarrama, MA Presentation at 2016 Science of HOPE
Description
Developed within a coherent theoretical and philosophical framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique, empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with value driven commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. ACT uses three broad categories of techniques: mindfulness, including being present in the moment and defusion techniques; acceptance; and commitment to values-based living. Participants in this seminar will learn mindfulness as a way of observing ones experience, in the present moment, without judgment and “defuse,” or distancing oneself from unhelpful thoughts, reactions and sensations. Aside from a didactic approach, there will be video examples, and skill practice. Audience participation is highly encouraged.
Transactional Analysis, A Sketch of Eric Berne, Ego States, Ego States- PAC Model, Parent Ego State,Adult Ego State, Child Ego State, Life Positions, Complementary Transactions, Crossed Transactions, Ulterior Transactions
Transactional analysis defined by Eric Berne is a
theory of personality and social action and a
clinical method of psychotherapy based on the
analysis of all possible transaction between two
or more people on the basis of specially defined
ego states.
Gibson.R.L. & Mitchell.M.H.(2008), Introduction to Counselling and Guidance (7th Ed). PHI Learnig Pvt Ltd : New Delhi
Clarkson.P. (1992). Transactional Analysis and Psychotherapy . Routlodge: London and New York
Palmer.S. (2000) Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy .Sage Publications:London
Thompson.R.A. (2003) Counseling Techniques (2nd Ed). Routledge: New York
This therapy was developed by Albert Ellis. It focuses on an individual's beliefs, whether rational or irrational, the emotions that they have due to these beliefs and the behaviour that they show based on both the beliefs and emotions.
Josue Guadarrama, MA Presentation at 2016 Science of HOPE
Description
Developed within a coherent theoretical and philosophical framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a unique, empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies, together with value driven commitment and behavior change strategies, to increase psychological flexibility. ACT uses three broad categories of techniques: mindfulness, including being present in the moment and defusion techniques; acceptance; and commitment to values-based living. Participants in this seminar will learn mindfulness as a way of observing ones experience, in the present moment, without judgment and “defuse,” or distancing oneself from unhelpful thoughts, reactions and sensations. Aside from a didactic approach, there will be video examples, and skill practice. Audience participation is highly encouraged.
Transactional Analysis, A Sketch of Eric Berne, Ego States, Ego States- PAC Model, Parent Ego State,Adult Ego State, Child Ego State, Life Positions, Complementary Transactions, Crossed Transactions, Ulterior Transactions
Transactional analysis defined by Eric Berne is a
theory of personality and social action and a
clinical method of psychotherapy based on the
analysis of all possible transaction between two
or more people on the basis of specially defined
ego states.
Gibson.R.L. & Mitchell.M.H.(2008), Introduction to Counselling and Guidance (7th Ed). PHI Learnig Pvt Ltd : New Delhi
Clarkson.P. (1992). Transactional Analysis and Psychotherapy . Routlodge: London and New York
Palmer.S. (2000) Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy .Sage Publications:London
Thompson.R.A. (2003) Counseling Techniques (2nd Ed). Routledge: New York
Life scripts definitions (Transactional analysis / TA is an integrative app...Manu Melwin Joy
The theory of script was developed by Eric Berne and his Co-workers, notably Claude Steiner, in the mid 1960’s. The concept of script has grown in importance as a part of TA theory, until now it ranks with the ego state model as a central idea of TA.
General Overview
Previously had a link to Marsha Linehan's video podcast on Mindfulness. If interested, check the reference section for a direct link for viewing.
An important model of Psychotherapy helps to find out the meaning and purpose of life especially for those who think that finishing themselves would finish all of their life problems......!....which is never true....!!!
Every human on this earth has some purpose and meaning to be here. The human has to progress itself in a positive way and help the society to prosper positively...as each human is special and is an important part of it!
Help those who cannot help themselves!!!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Exercises & MetaphorsJ. Ryan Fuller
In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) metaphors and experiential exercises are used to help clients get distance from their thoughts and make room for emotions. This presentation is part of a graduate course taught at NYU.
Wednesday, September 17 kicked off our fall theme of Building Resilient Workspaces. Andrew Soren a graduate of, and Assistant Instructor at, the University of Pennsylvania's internationally renowned Master of Applied Positive Psychology and a Senior Advisor of Talent Management at BMO, provided a thought provoking introduction to the science of resilience.
http://todn.org
Gain a working knowledge of the interaction of our brain structures when we are connecting with ourselves and others. You will learn how empathy integrates your nervous system, and how the tools of Life-Focused Communication (NVC) moves you into greater clarity, spaciousness and choice.
The book is intended to be a guide for day-to-day living and stresses the importance of living in the present moment and avoiding thoughts of the past or future.
Healing Trauma through Somatic Experiencing and Gestalt Therapy bwitchel
Develop a basic understanding of Somatic Experiencing®, a short-term approach to healing trauma, and the use of Gestalt Therapy in trauma resolution.
Dr. Bob Witchel
Trauma and the Twelve Steps: Clinical Keys to Recovery Enhancement Jamie Marich
Course Description:
Some of the toughest clients presenting for therapy are plagued by issues of co-occurring trauma and addiction. Although the popular 12-step approaches to addiction treatment are still appropriate for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses, rigid application of the disease model and 12-step principles may prove more harmful than helpful for clients in need. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience.
Objectives:
Describe how certain 12-step approaches, slogans, and customs may be counterproductive when working with a traumatized client
Explain how certain features of 12-step recovery are productive for working with addicted survivors of trauma stress and identify how these features can be implemented into treatment
Develop a plan for working 12-step recovery strategies alongside appropriate treatment for the traumatic stress issue(s)
How to build your own resilience and the resilience of your team.
slides accompanying the Rowan workshop and talk on Building Resilience, available inhouse or as a speaker.
Life scripts definitions (Transactional analysis / TA is an integrative app...Manu Melwin Joy
The theory of script was developed by Eric Berne and his Co-workers, notably Claude Steiner, in the mid 1960’s. The concept of script has grown in importance as a part of TA theory, until now it ranks with the ego state model as a central idea of TA.
General Overview
Previously had a link to Marsha Linehan's video podcast on Mindfulness. If interested, check the reference section for a direct link for viewing.
An important model of Psychotherapy helps to find out the meaning and purpose of life especially for those who think that finishing themselves would finish all of their life problems......!....which is never true....!!!
Every human on this earth has some purpose and meaning to be here. The human has to progress itself in a positive way and help the society to prosper positively...as each human is special and is an important part of it!
Help those who cannot help themselves!!!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Exercises & MetaphorsJ. Ryan Fuller
In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) metaphors and experiential exercises are used to help clients get distance from their thoughts and make room for emotions. This presentation is part of a graduate course taught at NYU.
Wednesday, September 17 kicked off our fall theme of Building Resilient Workspaces. Andrew Soren a graduate of, and Assistant Instructor at, the University of Pennsylvania's internationally renowned Master of Applied Positive Psychology and a Senior Advisor of Talent Management at BMO, provided a thought provoking introduction to the science of resilience.
http://todn.org
Gain a working knowledge of the interaction of our brain structures when we are connecting with ourselves and others. You will learn how empathy integrates your nervous system, and how the tools of Life-Focused Communication (NVC) moves you into greater clarity, spaciousness and choice.
The book is intended to be a guide for day-to-day living and stresses the importance of living in the present moment and avoiding thoughts of the past or future.
Healing Trauma through Somatic Experiencing and Gestalt Therapy bwitchel
Develop a basic understanding of Somatic Experiencing®, a short-term approach to healing trauma, and the use of Gestalt Therapy in trauma resolution.
Dr. Bob Witchel
Trauma and the Twelve Steps: Clinical Keys to Recovery Enhancement Jamie Marich
Course Description:
Some of the toughest clients presenting for therapy are plagued by issues of co-occurring trauma and addiction. Although the popular 12-step approaches to addiction treatment are still appropriate for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses, rigid application of the disease model and 12-step principles may prove more harmful than helpful for clients in need. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience.
Objectives:
Describe how certain 12-step approaches, slogans, and customs may be counterproductive when working with a traumatized client
Explain how certain features of 12-step recovery are productive for working with addicted survivors of trauma stress and identify how these features can be implemented into treatment
Develop a plan for working 12-step recovery strategies alongside appropriate treatment for the traumatic stress issue(s)
How to build your own resilience and the resilience of your team.
slides accompanying the Rowan workshop and talk on Building Resilience, available inhouse or as a speaker.
The value on online training in psychology, psychotherapy, and counselling theory. Looks at this particularly from an existential and transformative perspective based on teaching over 500 students in many different European countries.
A description of the current neurobiology of disgust, fear, panic, anxiety and related disorders, focussing on the amygdala and the insula. Based on a presentation given in Denmark in September 2010
A lecture given at the 1st international conference on humanistic and existential psychotherapy, Lima, Peru. I consider whether psychiatric diagnosis is consistent with an existential approach to psychotherapy, using the recent protests against the REMOVAL of the diagnosis Asperger's Syndrome from DSM 5 as an example
It's best to avoid anxiety, or is it? In this presentation, originally given in September 2010 at the Vingsted conference centre in Denmark, Professor Emmy van Deurzen, from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, draws on a philosophical tradition and her own experience as a psychotherapist, to show when anxiety can be a guide to what needs to be fixed in one's life to reach greater wellbeing.
An overview of the positive role of anxiety, and how the work of modern European philosophers can inform a unique approach to helping people face up to, and therefore work through, their fear of fear
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In case you missed the conference, this Handout is an excerpt from my book, "Body, Mind & Psyche" and explains the concept of personal mythologies and the steps to institute change in the myths that one lives by.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
15. Existential Perspectives on Relationship Therapy 2011, with Susan Iacovou, Palgrave, Macmillan How to apply existential theory to couple work Couple of chapters previously
17. Existential Approach The existential approach to counselling and psychotherapy is a philosophical method for understanding human difficulties.
18. HUMAN CONDITION It focuses on the way in which the individual struggles with the human condition and in particular with our inevitable limitations: only if we deal with the negatives are the positives an option: paradox and conflictare central to the approach.
26. Life as the guide and the goal. What are the life issues this couple is preoccupied with? What understanding of these does the therapist have? What are the couple’s values and projects? How can I enhance my own engagement with these issues, values and projects?
27. Existential therapy with each partner, while other listens:Teaching reflecting on living and listening What is the person’s worldview? What is their situation? What are their values? What is their purpose in life? What has been their fate? What is their destiny? What are their struggles? What are their talents? What are their yearnings? What are their connections to the world and others? What is their attitude? What are their actions?
28. Existential Couple Work: aims Focus on shared meaning and human and life issues Values of couple and how they provoke tension and conflict See conflict and daily conflict resolution as a basis of relationship Relationships as a challenge and skill to acquire: learning about life together Dialogue, understanding and respect as the objective: creating a good space Mutuality and reciprocity as a way of overcoming isolation
29. Useful contributions from Family Therapy : working with the system Family therapy overpowers couple therapy, even though a number of big names mostly saw couples but same idea: systemic function JacksonCoined concepts like quid pro quo, homeostasis, and double bind for conjoint therapy SatirCoined naming roles members played, fostered self-esteem and actualization, and saw the therapist as a nurturing teacher BowenMultigenerational theory approach, with differentiation, triangulation, and projection processes, with the therapist as an anxiety-lowering coach - societal projection process was the forerunner of our modern awareness of cultural differences HaleyPower and control (or love and connection) were key. Avoided insight, emotional catharsis, conscious power plays. Saw system as more, and more important, than the sum of the parts
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31. Dealing with Crisis Sooner or later comes a crisis in our affairs, and how we meet it determines our future happiness and success. Since the beginning of time, every form of life has been called upon to meet such crisis. Robert Collier. Couples are only as strong as their ability to meet crisis together.
32. When crisis strikes our lives are revolutionized In the whirlwind of change we need to find steadiness, persistence and resilience
33. Conflict is essential Conflicts are the core of existence: we are deepened by adversity and suffering You can let it destroy you or let it teach you In relationship we can stand stronger both through support and through constant challenge Relationships are about tension: fission or fusion. Most conflicts are not just with others but with ourselves. Conflict does not have to lead to combat.
34. Breakthrough in stead of breakdown. Loss and transition are about breakdown of the old. Instead of breaking down and becoming depressed it can mean we break through some block and move on to a next level. In the process we become stronger. Relationships are tested and tried in times of crisis This makes them more solid or ruptures them
37. Trying to change Secretly wish for change Get angry and protest Get upset, even suicidal Demand change Set ultimatum Reason and try to persuade Argue your case Withdraw and endure Get support from others Give up
38. The cycle of change Change happens automatically in nature It is unstoppable and often unpredictable Renewal is the rule, not the exception We do not have to do anything for it Mostly we try to prevent it to create stability and certainty This goes against nature: dams up the flow of life It leads to sedimentation and festering of problems Rediscover change as a natural cycle that carries renewal
39. Process of change Everything (every object and every process) is made of opposing forces/opposing sides. Gradual changes lead to turning points, where one opposite overcomes the other. Change moves in spirals, not circles.
40. Dialectics Thesis, antithesis, synthesis. Human evolution proceeds with constant conflict and forward movement in overcoming a previous state. Paradoxes and dilemmas can be integrated and gone beyond. True human evolution happens through reflection, learning and understanding
41. future Antithesis: your view (present) Thesis: my view (past ) Dialectics: transcendence in space Synthesis: a wider view
42. Dialectics of relationship Thesis Antithesis Synthesis Relational dialectics, Baxter and Montgomery (Griffin, A first look at communication theory, N.Y.:Mc Graw Hill 1999.)
43. Kierkegaard’s theory of development To become oneself is to become concrete. But to become concrete is neither to become finite nor to become infinite, for that which is to become concrete is indeed a synthesis. Consequently the progress of becoming must be an infinite coming back to itself in the finitising process. (1855: 29-30)
45. Natural transitions Human development: child and adult: Erikson close to existential model because of paradoxical nature of overcoming conflicts Human evolution: constant transformation necessary Stages of life: predictable evolution
46. Erikson’s 8 stages of life basic trust vs. mistrust; autonomy vs. shame and doubt; initiative vs. guilt; industry vs. inferiority; identity vs. identity diffusion; intimacy vs. isolation; generativity vs. stagnation ego integrity vs. despair.
48. Common Conflicts Closeness/intimacy vs freedom/expansion Economy vs spending Control/attention vs laissez faire/ neglect Openness with rest of world vs secrets Cleanliness vs. letting be Success vs enjoyment Pro creation vs self creation or recreation Loyalty vs oppression Exclusivity vs inclusivity
49. Friedrich Glasl’s model of conflict Stage 1: Hardening (self help)Stage 2: Debates And Polemics (moderation)Stage 3: Actions, Not Words (fac. mediation)Stage 4: Images And Coalitions (mediation)Stage 5: Loss Of Face (therapy) Stage 6: Strategies Of Threats (arbitration)Stage 7: Limited Destructive Blows (legal)Stage 8: Fragmentation Of The Enemy (police)Stage 9: Together Into The Abyss (no repair)
51. Growing interest:Excitement Finding excuses to be together:Experimentation Acknowledgement:Explanation Having something new and secret: Exhilaration Public declaration (Discovery):Exposure Crisis:Ecstasy-Ecdysis Chaos: living several lives: Exhaustion Giving up past: property, ties, animals, home, car, beliefs, career aspirations: Extraction Letting go (de-cathecting):Extinction Creating new opportunities together:Exploration Making a new commitment:Extension Living life anew:Expansion Crisis: making new relationship in midlife.
52. Jean Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir: a different view of relationship
53. Sartre’s lack. The existence of desire as a human fact is sufficient to prove that human reality is a lack. (Sartre, Being and Nothingness:87) We are nothing trying to be something.
54. The Look: Sartre’s Other The Other looks at me and as such he holds the secret of my being, he knows what I am. Thus the profound meaning of my being is outside of me, imprisoned in an absence. The Other has the advantage over me. (Sartre, Being and Nothingness:363)
55. Sartre’s development Hazel Barnes (Barnes, 1990) Pre-reflective cogito of pure intentionality: act in the world without any reflection upon what we are or even that we are. Self as ego, which develops out of the feedback others give us about our actions in the world. Self as value, when we begin to shape our selfhood in the way that we choose and want to be. Embodied consciousness of the person who lives wholeheartedly, fully bodily immersed in the world and yet wholly aware of his or her own existence and actions.
56. Sartre’s possession Thus the lover does not desire to possess the beloved as one possesses a thing; he demands a special type of appropriation. He wants to possess a freedom as a freedom. (Sartre B&N:367)
61. Sartre’s later theory of human relations. We move from seriality to reciprocity. From being like the practico-inert to being a project. From competitive relationships of sadism, masochism and indifference, to cooperative relationships of reciprocity, generosity and engagement. (Critique for a Dialectical Reason.)
62. Simone de Beauvoir (08-86): an ethics of ambiguity. Life is preoccupied in both perpetuating itself and in transcending itself. If all it does is to maintain itself than life is only not dying. I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom. It is not in giving life but in risking life that man is raised above the animal; that is why superiority has been accorded in humanity not to the sex that brings forth but to that which kills. (Le deuxiemesexe)
63. Relationship is essential to freedom “A man alone in the world would be paralyzed by...the vanity of all of his goals. But man is not alone in the world” (Pyrrhus and Cinéas, 42), The other, as free, is immune to my power. Common commitment to a shared goal is essential for relationship to work for both I can only be truly free to pursue my cause if I can persuade others to join it. When this stops being true the relationship falters.
65. Buber’s encounter The interhuman: das Zwischenmenschlichen; the in-between is where real communication takes place (Buber, Between Man and Man, 1929). All actual life is encounter (ibid: 62) This is where truth is found. In inter-subjectivity we create the world in which we live together: I-It or I-Thou.
66. Human evolution. Working together towards a common purpose. To understand the difficulties we encounter, in life, in the world, with each other and in ourselves is to live with consciousness.
68. Kierkegaard’s paradox Personhood is a synthesis of possibility and necessity. Its continued existence is like breathing (respiration), which is an inhaling and exhaling. (Kierkegaard, Sickness unto Death: 40)
81. Merleau Pont: Visible and Invisible Things are structures – frameworks – the stars of our life: they gravitate around us. Yet there is a secret bond between us and them – through perception we enter into the essence of the flesh (Visible and Invisible: 220)
87. Merleau Ponty: soul The soul is the hollow of the body, the body is the distension of the soul. The soul adheres to the body as their signification adheres to the cultural things, whose reverse or other side it is. (233)
90. Four dimensions and couples Physical: how do we divide physical space? Social: how do we relate to other people together? Personal: how do we define ourselves in relation to each other? Spiritual: what are the values we adhere to as a couple?
91. Rules for good relationships Respect each other’s authority. Make as many demands as contributions. Give as much appreciation as criticism. Agree on how time and money are spent: be fair to each other. Agree on values and objectives for future: let conflict and controversy be your guide. Teach and learn from each other. Be loyal and make relating a priority. Have good physical connection, communicate regularly, be yourself as well as together, have a joint narrative and ideal.
92. Existential Couple Praxis See each partner alone for a session after initial meeting. Get personal background, resentments, conflicts, values, objectives. Together: work with each separately while other learns to listen and hear. Teach mutual respect, understanding, appreciation, open communication. Discuss principles of good relating. Teach finding creative solutions that are fair and take each into account.
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94. Split up for a year because Cathy had become suicidal
96. He had been diagnosed with AS and was content to live an isolated routine life
97. They came to see me to try and mend the relationship, both unhappy to be so non communicative
98. His world was physically well regulated, socially contained by isolation and cynical distance when with others, personally content, spiritually aspiring to a quiet life with clear routines
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100. Her world was physically marred by high sensitivity, social anxiety, a personal world full of dread and doubt about the effect of the relationship on her as a person and a spiritual world full of guilt over having failed both with her husband and children, who she perceived as against her.
101. First five sessions (hour and half each) spent in collecting information about their experiences, their fears, their hopes, their aspirations, their love for each other, their worries and despair.
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103. He accepted very easily that Cathy needed support from him and that his love was crucial to her.
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105. She had long known Cliff had AS, but realized that she herself had a female version of this which made her particularly vulnerable to misinterpreting his non verbal communication
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107. They became good at finding words to overcome the negative body language and non verbal communication that had trapped them in a negative spiral for so long
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109. The bubble of our worldview Our world always seems personal and yet is universal for the way we see the world determines our view on how things are.
110. Emotions are our orientation. Emotions are like the weather: never none. They are the way we relate to the world. They define the mood of the moment. They are our atmosphere and modality. They tell us where we are. Learn to tune in rather than tune out. Use the emotional compass.
111. Formulate the questions by finding the atmosphere and the mood. When we master a mood, we do so by way of a counter-mood; we are never free of moods. (Heidegger 1927:136)
112. Happiness High pride joy jealousy love anger- despair hope- desire Depression Disappointment Disengagement Anxiety Excitement Engagement fear envy sorrow shame Sadness Low
113. Exhilaration Happiness 12:High 1:Pride-confidence-arrogance Joy-thrill-excitement:11 2:Jealousy-worry-vigilance Love-courage-commitment:10 Up gain Down loss 3:Anger-hate-despair Hope-desire-resolve:9 4:Fear-confusion-cowardice Envy-curiosity-aspiration:8 5:Sorrow-misery-resignation Shame-emptiness-guilt:7 6. Low Despondency Depression
118. We affect others and are affected by each other The Interbrain: the connections of the chain gang: Tantam 2009 Butterfly effect: each action causes re-action, each emotion has an impact on the other
120. Compass of Physical Sensation Satisfaction Fullness Greed Pleasure Stinginess Lust Frustration Excitement Loss Threat Gain Survival Disgust Craving Pain Need Deprivation Emptiness
121. Compass of Social Feeling Belonging Oneness Care Acceptance Jealousy Love Approval Anger Disengagement Engagement Fear Envy Rejection Shame Isolation Separateness
123. Compass of Spiritual Intuition Meaning Purpose Pride Bliss Prudence Resoluteness Wrath Hope Evil Good Resignation Aspiration Disillusionment Guilt Futility Absurdity
124. Learning to be acouple: Is learning about life, each other and ourselves; we learn to be, by living and overcoming our mistakes and pay attention to each other and ourselves.
126. DESIRES FEARS VALUES PHYSICAL life death vitality SOCIAL love hate reciprocity PERSONAL identity freedom integrity SPIRITUAL good evil transparency Human values rediscovered.
129. Baumeister (1991) Meanings of Life Baumeister concluded that there are four basic needs for meaning: Need for purpose (spiritual) Need for value (social) Need for efficacy (physical) Need for self-worth (personal) It is the process of going in the general direction of these four objectives that makes for a good life.
130. Baumeister (1991:214) Happiness is when ‘reality lives up to your desires’. Long-term goals offer a sense of direction, but it is necessary to have short-term goals in order to derive daily meaning. In fact it is having short term achievable goals that allow us to feel efficient and purposeful that gives us most of a sense of self worth and value of life.
131. The right level of challenge To live a meaningful life and have goals and values is not enough: you must also feel you are capable of achieving these things. ‘It is necessary to find moderately difficult tasks to maintain that middle ground between boredom (too easy) and anxiety (too hard).’ (41)
132. Satir’s model of change 1Old Status Quo: Encourage people to seek improvement information and concepts from outside the group. 2Resistance:Help people to open up, become aware, and overcome the reaction to deny, avoid or blame. 3Chaos:Help build a safe environment that enables people to focus on their feelings, acknowledge their fear, and use their support systems. Help management avoid any attempt to short circuit this stage with magical solutions. 4Integration:Offer reassurance and help finding new methods for coping with difficulties. 5New Status Quo:Help people feel safe so they can practice. Satir Model: Family Therapy and Beyond, ISBN 0831400781, Science and Behavior Books, 1991.
133. Satir's Self Esteem "I am Me. I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears. I own my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistake...I have the tools to survive, to be close to others, to be productive...I am me, and I am okay" (p.28).
134. Behavioural change processes 1. Stimulus control – avoiding or resisting stimuli that promote problem behaviours. 2. Counter conditioning – introducing alternatives to the problem behaviours. 3. Reinforcement management – rewarding oneself or being rewarded by others for making change. 4. Self-liberation – belief in ability to effect change and acting upon this with a commitment to alter behaviour. 5. Helping relationships – being open and trusting about problems with those who care, accept and support.
135. Levels of Change 1. Symptoms/situational – presenting difficulties. 2. Maladaptive cognitions – unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs. 3. Current interpersonal conflicts – difficulties within relationships. 4. Family/systemic conflicts – specific conflicts within the immediate system. 5. Intrapersonal conflicts – difficulties within the self.
136. Experiential change processes 1. Consciousness raising – increasing information about oneself in relation to the problem. 2. Dramatic relief – experiencing and expressing feelings surrounding the problem. 3. Self re-evaluation – reviewing thoughts and feelings about oneself in relation to the problem. 4. Environmental re-evaluation – considering if and how one’s problems and subsequent behaviour affect others and the immediate environment. 5. Social liberation – recognition and creation of alternative possibilities in the social environment that may encourage behaviour change.
137. The Trans-theoretical ModelProchaska and DiClemente Emphasis is not on why and how a problem has developed but, rather, how best change can be understood and facilitated. Change A process of change represents a form of overt or covert intervention that is either experienced or initiated by a person in addressing their thinking, feeling or behaviour in relation to their presenting problems. A common set of ten change processes are identified that span the diversity of problems experienced. Studies suggest that self-changers tend to use the full range of these change processes. Prochaska, J.O., Norcross, J.C. and DiClemente, C.C.(1994) Changing for Good. New York: Avon Books
138. Context and connections Umwelt: understand physical context and embodiment: person’s relation to the world around them. Mitwelt: describe and take into account the social, cultural and political dimension of the client’s life. Eigenwelt: read and understand the text of the client’s life, find the narrative point of gravity. Who do they think they are? Uberwelt: recognize worldview and values: what is the purpose of the person’s life?
139. Making new connections Umwelt: understand physical context and embodiment: person’s relation to the world around them. Behavioural/Bioenergy/Biodynamic/Classic Psychoanalysis. Mitwelt: describe and take into account the social, cultural and political dimension of the client’s life. Object relations/Systemic/TA/Group/CBT. Eigenwelt: read and understand the text of the client’s life, find the narrative point of gravity. Who do they think they are? Gestalt/Self Psychology/Ego-Psychology Uberwelt: recognize worldview and values: what is the purpose of the person’s life? Jungian/Psychosynthesis/Core process/Transpersonal