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The Seventeen Cognitive Distortions That Interfere with Therapist Success

Mental health professionals, like the people they treat, can suffer from arbitrary, distorted, or maladaptive beliefs. These beliefs can be about themselves, their work, or the world around them. They can be based on past experiences, negative self-talk, or unrealistic expectations. These beliefs can lead to problems in effectively relating to clients and excessive countertransference. 

This workshop will address the clinical issues associated with some of the common distortions that can disable practitioners from functioning at their best to provide best-practice therapy. Attendees will gain insights into the application of CBT methodology to examine their own beliefs about themselves in their practice, and to challenge the validity of beliefs that may be irrational and disabling and thus affect the client's care. The presentation will also explore transference and countertransference from a psychoanalytic perspective as they apply to practitioners’ boundaries, competency, and self-disclosure. Strategies for minimizing these dynamics will be provided. This workshop will blend CBT and Psychoanalytic techniques so that practitioners can use them dynamically during sessions and in reflective practice.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify common cognitive distortions
  • Apply CBT techniques to challenge their own irrational beliefs
  • Understand the role of transference and countertransference in the therapeutic relationship
  • This workshop is designed for mental health professionals who want to improve their self-awareness and clinical skills.
  • It is also suitable for those who want to learn more about CBT and Psychoanalytic theory.
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The Seventeen Cognitive Distortions That Interfere with Therapist Success

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$59.99 Simcha Feuerman

Mental health professionals, like the people they treat, can suffer from arbitrary, distorted, or maladaptive beliefs. These beliefs can be about themselves, their work, or the world around them. They can be based on past experiences, negative self-talk, or unrealistic expectations. These beliefs can lead to problems in effectively relating to clients and excessive countertransference. 

This workshop will address the clinical issues associated with some of the common distortions that can disable practitioners from functioning at their best to provide best-practice therapy. Attendees will gain insights into the application of CBT methodology to examine their own beliefs about themselves in their practice, and to challenge the validity of beliefs that may be irrational and disabling and thus affect the client's care. The presentation will also explore transference and countertransference from a psychoanalytic perspective as they apply to practitioners’ boundaries, competency, and self-disclosure. Strategies for minimizing these dynamics will be provided. This workshop will blend CBT and Psychoanalytic techniques so that practitioners can use them dynamically during sessions and in reflective practice.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify common cognitive distortions
  • Apply CBT techniques to challenge their own irrational beliefs
  • Understand the role of transference and countertransference in the therapeutic relationship
  • This workshop is designed for mental health professionals who want to improve their self-awareness and clinical skills.
  • It is also suitable for those who want to learn more about CBT and Psychoanalytic theory.

About the Presenter

Simcha Feuerman LCSW-R, DHL a clinician in private practice, specializing in high-conflict couples and families and male sexual health.

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

Learning Objectives:

  1. will address the clinical issues associated with some of the common distortions that disable practitioners from functioning at their best.
  2. gain insights into the application of CBT methodology to examine their own beliefs about themselves in their practice, and to challenge the validity of beliefs that may be irrational and disabling.
  3. explore transference and countertransference, as they apply to practitioners’ feelings of guilt regarding boundaries, competency, self-disclosure, and finances. Strategies for minimizing these dynamics to reduce role stress and burnout will be provided.

Agenda:
  1. Intro 10 min
  2. Defining Cognitive Distortions 15 min
  3. Defining Transference and Countertransference from a Psychoanalytic perspective 15 min
  4. Distortions 1-17 @ 7 min each 
  5. 21 min Summary and Q and A
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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