BT12 Workshop 15 – Attention: The Elixir of Therapeutic Growth – Erving Polster, PhD

Description:

Dr. Polster will flesh out the roles of an attention triad of concentration, fascination and curiosity in evoking amplified interpersonal immersion in the therapeutic process. The resulting involvement leads to a quasi-hypnotic energy opening the client to new experience. Conceptual perspectives will be elaborated, augmented by live demonstrations of therapy sessions.

Educational Objectives:

1. Create a combination of safety and urgency in the therapeutic relationship.
2. See past the client’s self-denigration and accentuate contrastingly enabling qualities.
3. Evoke those stories which help clients recognize the actuality of their lives.

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