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Paradoxical Interventions - It's Not What You Think

Paradoxical interventions (pdxi) are a counter intuitive approach that are successful when addressing treatment resistance. The method was regularly used by master therapists: including: Milton Erickson, Victor Frankl, Salvador Minuchin, Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, and others. Due to its seemingly illogical nature, researchers were unable to define the underlying mechanism. However this course will unlock the mystery behind this powerful approach.
The counter-intuitive nature of the approach makes it unique in style and substance. The method is known for influencing rapid change in treatment-resistant clients that include: addictive and borderline personalities, compulsive disorders, and other volatile behaviors. Using videos and case examples we will provide a concise and simple understanding of this innovative approach.

Paradoxical Interventions have often been described as ‘miraculous’ at influencing rapid change. However clinicians often have trouble with its seeming illogical and counter-intuitive nature. The approach has been described as: absurd, disarming, humorous, mysterious, and provocative;  yet at the same time - deceptively simple. This seminar is ‘a must’ for any serious clinician. 

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Paradoxical Interventions - It's Not What You Think

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$39.99 Cost For Member: 29.99 Eliot Yisroel Kaplan, PhD, LCSW & Moshe Norman, LCSW

Paradoxical interventions (pdxi) are a counter intuitive approach that are successful when addressing treatment resistance. The method was regularly used by master therapists: including: Milton Erickson, Victor Frankl, Salvador Minuchin, Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, and others. Due to its seemingly illogical nature, researchers were unable to define the underlying mechanism. However this course will unlock the mystery behind this powerful approach.
The counter-intuitive nature of the approach makes it unique in style and substance. The method is known for influencing rapid change in treatment-resistant clients that include: addictive and borderline personalities, compulsive disorders, and other volatile behaviors. Using videos and case examples we will provide a concise and simple understanding of this innovative approach.

Paradoxical Interventions have often been described as ‘miraculous’ at influencing rapid change. However clinicians often have trouble with its seeming illogical and counter-intuitive nature. The approach has been described as: absurd, disarming, humorous, mysterious, and provocative;  yet at the same time - deceptively simple. This seminar is ‘a must’ for any serious clinician. 

About the Presenter

Eliot Yisroel Kaplan, PhD, LCSW is the founder of The Asylum for Paradox Psychology in NYC. He specializes in working with the ‘difficult client’, including addictions, mental health disorders, couple / family conflict, and repetitive criminal behavior. He is the author of 'Paradox Psychology: It's Not What You Think' (Amazon 2020) A Google search found no other contenders dedicated to the art and science of pdxi. As a result, this makes Dr. K ‘The World’s Most Paradoxical Therapist’. Check out his website: www.ParadoxPsychology.com for ‘live therapy videos'.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. To describe the difference between reverse psychology (which focuses on behavior) and pdxi (which addresses attachment).
  2. To explain the importance of utilizing win-win double binds to deconstruct trauma and abandonment issues.
  3. To draw and comprehend the significance of a solar system model in conceptualizing the process of behavior change

Agenda:

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This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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