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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Produced for trauma workers, relief workers and those exposed to trauma due to their profession or work as volunteers, this video addresses the issue of Secondary Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue. These conditions are a hazard to the helping professionals that deal with traumatic events and through the voice of six therapists and experts, this video heightens awareness of symptoms and risks, and provides new information about prevention, resilience...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Based on an actual couple treated by Moreno in 1939 in the Therapeutic Theater of Beacon, this movie is a dramatized version of the case, yet includes many variations from the original script. It was intended for an audience of couples and marital therapists, to facilitate a greater understanding of Moreno's theory and techniques, and to stimulate further discussion. This movie still raises fundamental questions today about the process of therapy...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In the psychotherapy profession, there are many experts, but few true masters, and Erving Polster is certainly one of the latter. Weaving together stories from his formative experiences with Fritz and Laura Perls, and significant lessons from his five decades as a psychotherapist, Polster offers in this interview timeless wisdom for new and seasoned therapists alike. Join Polster in this intimate conversation as he explores fundamental Gestalt principles...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Angry Couple dramatically recreates key moments in the six-month course of counseling with Judith and Richard, a distressed couple whose marriage is threatened by a cycle of explosive anger and silent withdrawal. Dr. Heitler quickly reins in their anger, cuts through the impasses that have prolonged their conflict, and uncovers the core issues that have blocked intimacy from flourishing. This video offers a solid framework for students, fresh...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Many addictions start with the casual use of drugs or alcohol to "loosen up" at social events. People entering recovery often find that their entire social groups are still using, and they can no longer rely on the easy bond of the drug to bring them closer to new friends. Even when the recovery support group has replaced old relationships to form a new community, it's important--and often challenging--to be able to reach out and build new friendships...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In an attempt to increase the efficacy of behavior therapy techniques, Donald Meichenbaum started paying attention to the cognitive and affective components of his client's stories. The resulting method, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, is arguably one of the most widely used and influential forms of therapy today. Describing how his style developed, Meichenbaum shares an entertaining vignette depicting the way his mother tells stories--and reveals his...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In this compelling interview with one of the world's most respected psychologists and social critics, Dr. Hillman takes a critical look at American culture, from how we relate to passersby on the street, to our response to 9/11 and Katrina, to what happens between therapist and client in the consulting room. He delves into diverse topics such as the addiction to innocence, the value of breakdown, the terrible oppression of being normal, and the role...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
For gay and lesbian teens, coming out can be a complicated and difficult process. They may be isolated, alienated from their family and peers, and feel the dangerous threat of homophobia in their community. In this video, you will watch real interviews with gay and lesbian teenagers and their parents as they share their experiences of coming out. You will also hear expert commentary by Dr. Wendy Rosen on the special issues these teenagers face at...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In this engaging interview, the founder of social cognitive theory and the theory of self-efficacy reveals his early fascination with the wide-ranging effects of behavior modification. The "spillover effect" from one behavior to other areas of functioning made it possible to radically improve people's lives with relatively small changes in behavior. Believing that there must be more instances of this phenomenon, he set out to find them, compiling...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
How do we help veterans who are returning from war with PTSD? Dr. Frank Ochberg, a leading authority on PTSD, shares his experiences, seasoned insights and suggestions in this intimate conversation with reporter Mike Walters. Mental health practitioners treat a variety of clients coping with trauma. Dr. Ochberg points out that we can draw on these experiences to treat veterans returning from war, as he shares his insights regarding common symptoms...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In any stage of recovery, the question arises again and again: "How do I just stop doing something that feels like such a fundamental part of my life?" In this illuminating video, Dr. Reid Hester, a leading expert in evidence-based substance abuse treatment, shares his philosophy that all our not-so-healthy addictions and bad habits--including heavy drinking, smoking, overeating, and procrastination--can be changed following the same basic principles....
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Emotional child abuse is frequently overlooked in our focus on physical and sexual abuse, often invisible to those both outside and inside the family. However, the damage that emotional child abuse can inflict has severe impact later in life on a person's self-esteem, relationships, and career. In this film, actual group participants discuss how despite their successes they continue to treat themselves the way they were treated as children, and continually...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Helping children who experience PTSD as a result of a one-time act of violence or trauma can be unsettling for many health professionals, counselors, school personnel or caretakers. This video presents information on the symptoms of PTSD in children and the various stages of treatment for children faced with stress disorder. It gently emphasizes the spiritual aspect of coping strategies and offers sound advice on short-term, long-term and psychopharmacological...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
For those recovering from substance abuse, coping with the daily stress of living can be especially taxing. Suddenly, the old way of relieving anxiety and doubt by using drugs or alcohol is no longer available. Additionally, facing stressful situations can tempt us to resort to less-healthy patterns of behavior in order to cope. So it's crucial to find new methods for dealing with stress that will support the recovery process rather than threaten...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
As internationally acclaimed family therapist and educator Kenneth V. Hardy observes in this compelling video, slavery remains a "contemporary ghost" that shapes African Americans' self-image, their relationships to one another and their relationships with White Americans. Behind a backdrop of powerful historical and contemporary imagery, Hardy clearly demonstrates the importance of recognizing and openly addressing the past, and lays the groundwork...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Cognitive Therapy comes to life in this reenactment of a 20-session course of therapy. Arthur Freeman illustrates the foundations and key techniques of cognitive therapy in a way that's enriching and easy to follow. Edward Crane blames his depression on his wife, who he says abandoned him by going back to school. 'I shouldn't feel this way!' he exclaims to Freeman in moments of frustration. Freeman begins by helping Edward focus on short-term, workable...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In this video, Peter Fonagy, PhD, eloquently articulates effective methods of intervening with violent behavior. He begins with child development, emphasizing that early attachment often inhibits violent tendencies. Providing viewers with a series of effective examples, Fonagy discusses the importance of mentalization or self-reflective functioning as a method for intervening with violence. He also addresses social factors affecting violence, risk...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The first part of the film is an introduction to the warming up and subsequent transfer of simple spontaneity states, such as a sculptress starting a new creation in clay, or a mother visiting her daughter at boarding school. The next part is a therapeutic film. A young woman from a well-to-do home, but with a history of emotional instability and a poor responses to previous social demands, learns how to become a waitress. The film shows her development...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Men often seek psychotherapy only as a last resort--the idea of talking about their feelings to resolve problems is not on the agenda. If they do seek help, they often avoid expressing their emotions due to fear, anxiety or learned ways of relating, making progress difficult and dropout more likely. In this dramatic recreation of key moments in a 12-session course of therapy with Raymond, a man who at mid-life cannot feel excitement at the prospect...
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