Becoming Comfortable with Uncomfortable Aspects of Therapeutic Interaction

Friday, August 16 | 11 a.m.-noon Central

Allen Berger, PhD, will examine how therapists and counselors can comfortably acknowledge a range of patient emotions, experiences and trauma—even those that might feel unpleasant. He’ll also share ways to effectively engage patients through creative therapeutic interventions. Learning objectives include:

• Identifying how to become comfortable with uncomfortable aspects of therapy and interaction with patients

• Discovering how to introduce therapeutic experiments into sessions

• Examining the benefit of therapist authenticity and why it matters

A certificate of completion will be awarded for attending.

Can’t attend August 16?
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Questions? Contact Ann Tucker.

Meet Your Speaker

He speaks from personal experience as both a recovering addict and professional, lecturing on topics ranging from emotional sobriety to how psychotherapy can be integrated into the Twelve Steps. Berger is the author of 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends, 12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone and 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, focusing on emotional sobriety. In 2017, he launched The Institute for Optimal Recovery and Emotional Sobriety, offering certification in recovery counseling.