Expert CBT clinician Art Freeman brings a no-nonsense yet relational style to his work with 40-year-old Alfred (played by Dutch actor Hank Grashuis), whose pain over a recent breakup reveals troubling symptoms and an underlying personality disorder. Altering his initial assessment upon inquiring into the client’s dominant schemas, Freeman attends empathically to Alfred’s narcissistic need to “give 100% or nothing” in his relationships while simultaneously gaining buy-in to explore ways of gaining more, not less, control over his anger, drinking, relationships, and emotions. Employing CBT interventions of supporting clients in linking thoughts, emotions, and behavior, Freeman nonetheless does so in an attuned way, even while addressing (to us in voiceover commentary) his own countertransference, and builds a trusting alliance with Alfred, who ultimately feels safe enough to commit to further therapy.
By watching this video, you will:
- Understand how a CBT therapist assesses for personality disorders and obtains commitment to therapy.
- Learn how CBT can be integrated with psychodynamic principles such as countertransference and the therapeutic alliance.
- Identify elements of CBT style and strategy to use with your own clients.
Length of video: 2:46:37
English subtitles available
Individual ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-396-0
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-397-9
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-397-3
Arthur (Art) Freeman, EdD is Clinical Professor of Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a past president of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy and of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy. He has published 63 professional books including
Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders,
Clinical Applications of Cognitive Therapy, and
The Comprehensive Casebook of Cognitive Therapy. He has also published two popular books, including
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: Overcoming Mistakes and Missed Opportunities,
and The Ten Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make, and How to Overcome Them.
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CE credits: 2.5
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how a CBT therapist assesses for personality disorders
- Discuss how CBT can be integrated with psychodynamic principles
- Apply elements of CBT to working with your own clients.
Bibliography available upon request
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