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Essentials of the Conversational Model

Essentials of the Conversational Model

The essentials of the Conversational Model (CM) are briefly presented. The focus is upon the  two main forces in the therapeutic field. One of these is towards a better  state of well being and health; the other is negative, driven by unconscious  traumatic memory. Clinical examples are discussed.

Conference: Westmead
Areas of Interest / Categories: Westmead Meetings 2012

Westmead Meetings 2012

Introduction to Psychotherapy with the Conversational Model

Therapy with the Conversational Model is based upon an understanding of the development of self. William James' understanding of the stream of consciousness as providing a basis for an experience of

The Conversational Model in context.

Psychoanalysis and therefore Psychotherapy does not have an integrated homogenous point of view. But all contemporary theories and clinicians subscribe to the complexity of the mind, the importance

Boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.

 "This could never happen to me." Beware, it happens to many.

Psychotherapy involves patient and therapist in intimate exchange for extended periods of time. Few friendships

Couple Therapy: An Overview

Relationship issues are a common presenting problem for psychotherapists. Some therapists work with the individual, while others work primarily with the couple. Such practices occur in a context in which formal training in couple therapy is difficult to access. This presentation is concerned with providing an overview of practical and theoretical considerations in the practice of couple therapy with both parties present. It will draw on a range of perspectives including family life stage development, systems and psychodynamic theories to conceptualise relationship issues.

Psychosis - An exploration of traumatic origins.

Psychosis is a breakdown of the establishment of the unitary self – defenses that have been in place to maintain stability and self- organization when environmental failure threatens or is a reality and a reversal of maturational processes of emotional growth results – in fact psychosis is itself another defense; a defense upon a defense. Winnicott D. W. (1974) There is a connection between mental functioning and relatedness. When relatedness is threatened by a significant other, one of the results is fragmentation and incoherence, as a result of changes in cognition and emotions – this pathological process is unconscious, provoking guilt and anxiety which leads to primitive functioning –regression, intrusion of misperceptions and hallucinations. Cameron J. (1965)

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