Objectives
Investigate the nature, effectiveness, historical relevance, and research support for Single-Session Therapy.
Evaluate the foundations, process, practice, and implications of Single-Session Therapy.
Assesses the Single-Session mindset and differentiate this mindset from other therapeutic modalities.
Evaluate how to end Single-Session Therapy, identify what follow-up is involved, and elaborate on how to implement follow-up.
Analyze and differentiate between the role of therapist and the role of client in Single-Session Therapy.
Assess client suitability for Single-Session Therapy.
Differentiates between “help at the point of need” vs. “help based on appointment availability” and the clinical implications of each type.
Demonstrate Single-Session Therapy practice, effectiveness and clinical interventions via live case study.
Identify how to develop the working alliance at the outset of therapy and maintain it throughout.
Describe the phases of Single-Session Therapy and the interventions associated with each phase.
Outline
History & Personal Interest
Psychotherapists Who Utilized Single Session Therapy
The Contributions of Bernard Bloom
Dr. Dryden’s Personal Interest in SST
Nature of SST
What is Single-Session Therapy?
Single-Session Therapy by Design & Default
Foundations of SST
Foundational Principles of SST
Clients’ Real World Behavior vs. Predictable Behavior
The Single-Session Mindset
Features of the SST Mindset
Clarifying the Nature of SST
Approaching the Session
Client’s Role & Preferences
Focus of Session, In-Session Practice & Summary of the Session
Ending Well
Help at the Point of Need
Characteristics of Help at the Point of Need
Characteristics of Help at the Point of Availability
Assessing Client Suitability for SST
Client Suitability
Walk-in SST
The Goals of SST
The Process of SST
The 6 Phases of SST
The Practice of SST
Characteristics of a Good SST Therapist
Preparation: The Pre-Session Questionnaire
Creating a Working Alliance
Beginning Well
Continuing Well
Ending Well
Follow-up & Evaluation
Dissemination
Explaining & Sharing About SST
Examples of Effective Dissemination
Common Concerns Therapists Have About SST
Target Audience
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Objectives
The participant will analyze their use of cognitive-behavioral therapy as it relates to case conceptualization.
The participant will analyze the role of positive psychology to improve client functioning.
The participant will analyze single-session therapy for symptom management.
Outline
Schema therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
Stages of therapy
Identifying cognitive schemas
Role of positive psychology
Two goals of therapy
Single session therapy
Choosing the right type of therapy for the client
Target Audience