This item will not ship until 4-6 weeks after the event on February 11, 2013. Using attachment theory, Dr. Robert Muller will describe counter-transference patterns that are seen with these hard-to-treat clients, including verbal and nonverbal interactions. Using a relational, psychodynamic approach, Dr. Muller will consider patterns such as: trying to rescue the client, giving up on the client, finding a way to like the client. In therapy, such individuals should be encouraged to take interpersonal risks, to mourn losses, and to face vulnerabilities. This webinar will focus on clinical technique. Theory is complemented by case examples. Dr. Muller is the author of the award-winning academic book Trauma and the Avoidant Client: Attachment-Based Strategies for Healing (W.W. Norton 2010). OUTLINE Characteristics of avoidant attachment Minimization of traumatic experiences Excessive independence and self-reliance Overarching Treatment Principles Strong therapeutic alliance Unless their defensive patterns are gently challenged, these clients will remain avoidant Strategies for engagement How to use trauma-related symptoms as motivators How to help the client clarify motivation for therapy, and therefore circumvent early drop-out Therapist feelings in the treatment Clinician emotions that get provoked when working with avoidant clients When the therapist “tries to rescue” the client When the therapist “gives up” on the client When it’s “hard to like” the client OBJECTIVES Describe the characteristics of avoidant attachment among adults with trauma histories. Explain counter-transference patterns that occur when working with trauma clients. Summarize how to use the therapist feelings in the service of client engagement, and as a useful tool in the therapy. About the Presenter Robert T. Muller, Ph.D., C.Psych., completed his clinical fellowship at Harvard University, after which he joined the faculty of the University of Massachusetts, and started a trauma assessment service that was oriented toward helping under-serviced members of the community. Throughout his professional career, Dr. Muller has been practicing, teaching, and supervising in the areas of trauma, attachment, and psychotherapy. He is the author of the award-winning, Trauma and the Avoidant Client: Attachment-Based Strategies for Healing, published by Norton Press. In addition, he has authored numerous scholarly articles and book chapters, and is currently lead investigator in a provincially-funded, multi-site program for the assessment and treatment of intra-familial trauma. In addition to editing the Trauma and Attachment Report, an online educational blog to teach the community about interpersonal trauma, Dr. Muller is on faculty as Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at York University and is a clinical supervisor at the Hincks-Dellcrest Treatment Centre. A sought-after speaker, he is known for his dynamic clinical workshops. He has over twenty years of clinical experience in the field, and maintains an active private practice in downtown Toronto. Continuing Education Information: For U.S. and Canadian customers, CE is available for $9.99 USD per participant. International CE rates may vary; please contact PESI Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.
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