In psychotherapy, numerous challenges and potential conflicts can arise throughout the therapeutic process. Therapists may sometimes feel uncertain whether the needs of their clients are truly being met, which can lead to anxiety, frustration, or self-doubt about the progress being made in sessions.
The primary aim of this workshop is to equip therapists with tools to effectively "measure" progress from both the client's and the therapist's perspectives. Participants will learn how to identify common barriers that may hinder progress and explore ways to address these obstacles openly with clients. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical techniques, the workshop will also examine the therapist's internal struggles regarding the perceived lack of progress, offering strategies to facilitate productive discussions and interventions with clients to improve outcomes.
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FREE WEBINAR
How Do I Know If I Am Making a Difference?
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Stanley Fireman, LCSW
Course Length: 1 Hour
Learning Objectives:
- Identify methods to assess and measure progress in therapy from both the therapists and clients perspectives.
- Analyze the role of transference and countertransference in evaluating therapeutic progress.
- Apply strategies to address and overcome barriers to progress in the therapeutic process.
This workshop Offers 1 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
In psychotherapy, numerous challenges and potential conflicts can arise throughout the therapeutic process. Therapists may sometimes feel uncertain whether the needs of their clients are truly being met, which can lead to anxiety, frustration, or self-doubt about the progress being made in sessions.
The primary aim of this workshop is to equip therapists with tools to effectively "measure" progress from both the client's and the therapist's perspectives. Participants will learn how to identify common barriers that may hinder progress and explore ways to address these obstacles openly with clients. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical techniques, the workshop will also examine the therapist's internal struggles regarding the perceived lack of progress, offering strategies to facilitate productive discussions and interventions with clients to improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify methods to assess and measure progress in therapy from both the therapists and clients perspectives.
- Analyze the role of transference and countertransference in evaluating therapeutic progress.
- Apply strategies to address and overcome barriers to progress in the therapeutic process.
Agenda:
1. Introduction and Overview of Success in Therapy
- Defining "success" in therapy from both the client’s and therapist’s perspectives
- Importance of aligning client and therapist goals
- Discussion of different metrics for success
(15 minutes)
2. Identifying Barriers to Success
- Common barriers to progress in therapy
- External vs. internal factors that may hinder progress
- Client-specific challenges: resistance, unrealistic expectations, lack of engagement
(10 minutes)
3. Transference and Countertransference in the Therapeutic Process
- Exploring the role of transference and countertransference in therapy
- How these dynamics affect perceptions of progress
- Managing transference/countertransference to maintain therapeutic momentum
(15 minutes)
4. Addressing Lack of Progress and Next Steps
- Assessing when therapy is “stuck” and identifying areas for improvement
- Practical strategies to overcome barriers and improve therapeutic outcomes
- Decision-making: When to continue, pause, or terminate therapy
(15 minutes)
5. Conclusion and Q&A
- Summary of key takeaways
- Open discussion on assessing progress and handling challenges
(5 minutes)
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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
- 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.
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
- NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.