PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: How does the actual “moment” in psychotherapy foster change in the individual? This program will discuss and introduce the experience of the actual moment in psychotherapy and how this awareness becomes the pivotal point of change in psychotherapy. The foundation of this form of therapy is based upon the fifty-years of clinical work of founding president of Humanistic Psychology, James F.T. Bugental, Ph.D., and the overall philosophy and psychology of Existential-Humanistic and Transpersonal psychology. Dr. Heery will examine how to identify the actual moment through experiential demonstrations and identify resistance to working with the actual moment. Treatment strategies and adaptations to various populations will be practiced and reviewed from case vignettes.  There will be a focus on the application of these principles in the individual and group therapy settings.

This program is geared toward the intermediate to advanced skill level.  It is also experiential in nature, as participants will be invited to practice the techniques with each other in small groups.

FACULTY: Myrtle Heery, Ph.D., is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over three decades of experience in private practice working with individuals, couples, and families and leading groups.  She is Director of the International Institute for Humanistic Studies, where she conducts national and international trainings in existential-humanistic individual and group psychotherapy in Canada, Mexico, Russia and Europe to a variety of mental health providers including but not limited to psychologists, marriage family therapists, and social workers.  Dr. Heery is an Associate Professor of In-Depth Psychology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, and adjunct faculty at Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, California, teaching group psychotherapy.  She has studied and co-led trainings with James F. T. Bugental, Ph.D., first president of the Humanistic Psychology Association for three decades. 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• identify and use the basic concepts of Existential-Humanistic and Transpersonal psychotherapy,

• deepen therapeutic work by recognizing and utilizing the actual moment of psychotherapy,

• identify and experience an awareness of the actual moment with yourself and others,

• understand how the actual moment informs and deepens treatment with individuals and groups,

• recognize and work through different layers of resistance in the client and therapist by utilizing the actual moment,

• discuss the adaptations of present moment psychotherapy for various individual and group populations.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, addiction therapists, psychiatric nurses, chaplains, and other mental health professionals.

AGENDA:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM          Registration and Introductions

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM        Foundation of "In The Moment" Psychotherapy
                                           Awareness of the "Actual" Moment

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM      Morning Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM      Practicing "In The Moment" Psychotherapy
                                           Working With Resistance

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM        Lunch (On Your Own)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM          Live Demonstration of Work

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM          Afternoon Break

2:45 PM - 4:30 PM          Application to Groups and Individuals

4:30 PM                            Program Closing

CONTINUING EDUCATION: The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) certifies this program for 6 contact hours.  A certificate of attendance will be awarded. 

[ APA ] -- The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.  As an organization approved by the American Psychological Association, SEC is offering this activity for 6 hours of continuing education credit.  SEC maintains responsibility for the program.

[ ASWB ] -- VA Employee Education System, Provider Number 1040, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B, Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: 4/7/07 - 4/1/10. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours in participating in this course.

 [ NBCC ] – The VA Employee Education System is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education accreditation for National Certified and Licensed Counselors.  We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.  This program is approved for 6 contact hours.  Provider #5927.

[ CNE ] -- The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider # CEP 11270.  This program is approved for 6 contact hours.

REGISTRATION: Registration fee is $120.00.  Fee for full-time VA employees is $32.00.  Includes continental breakfast, break refreshments, and course material.  Credit card registrations may be faxed to (928) 776-6137.  Registration is not complete until payment received.  Space is limited.  Please register early.  Refunds, minus a $10.00 processing fee, will be made until three days prior to the program.  No refunds will be made after this date. There will a $15.00 processing fee for any returned checks. 
Confirmation letters will not be sent.