[Audio] IC19 Workshop 20 – Optimum Balance Model (OBM): Connecting Systems Thinking and Ericksonian Therapy – Tamer Dovucu, MA

Description:

We can understand how Erickson did therapy by studying his tools. But there’s something more important than that; what and why he did so. We need to understand the dynamics he used and we need to understand them systemically. In this workshop I’ll try to explain main change models of OBM and its relationships with system thinking and Ericksonian approach. So what Erickson did could be visible by identifying background system dynamics of his therapy. I’ll also show some techniques of OBM which can be used in therapy room with great impact.

Educational Objectives:

1. Describe the layers of the structure of human nature according to OBM.
2. Describe the structure of a problem as a system.
3. Demonstrate the steps of a change process in OBM psychotherapy.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*