Pre-Convention Learning Institutes

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Why attend a Learning Institute?

• Earn up to 18 hours of Continuing Education Credit
• Choose your own level: Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced, Comprehensive
• Learn from well-qualified, highly-rated instructors
• Small class sizes

Key to Levels
Introductory: Prior knowledge of specific content area not needed. You will gain new information and skills.

Intermediate: Those who have no prior knowledge or only basic knowledge will benefit. Not recommended for those with advanced knowledge and skills.

Advanced: Those who have substantial working knowledge and skills in content area will refine and expand current expertise. Not appropriate for Introductory-level participants.

Comprehensive: Suitable for all levels. Regardless of knowledge or skill level, participants will gain foundation knowledge required to enhance counseling skills.

Continuing Education Credit
Daytime sessions earn 6 CE contact hours (CE) per full day session. Evening sessions earn 3 CE hours. Participants are required to sign-in at the start of each session and attendance is monitored. To receive credit, you must attend 100% of session. CEs are approved by: American Psychological Association, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, National Board for Certified Counselors, and several state psychology and social work boards.

National Board of Forensic Evaluators Credentialing Workshop
Wednesday, March 21 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 22 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cobo Center
Norman E. Hoffman, PhD, EdD

Train to be an expert witness! Participate in a training and credentialing process offered by the National Board of Forensic Evaluators. NBFE's purpose is to enhance the skills of licensed mental health professionals who have not been recognized in the forensic arena by the public or the private sector. ACA convention participants will receive a special 50% discount on registration and can look forward to an experience that promises to offer a range of new courtroom and forensic career opportunities.

In order to be eligible for this NBFE Certification you must meet the following requirements: Completed application. Minimum of a State license/certification to practice mental health counseling, marriage & family counseling, social work, or a related license or certificate approved by the state's licensing board to practice independent counseling. Minimum of three years post licensed experience. Minimum of forty-hours substantiated forensic documentation in one or more of the following areas: classes, workshops, seminars, supervision, published professional works, etc., focusing on forensic psychological assessment, sexual offenders, domestic violence, expert witness, ethical issues, family law, introduction to essentials of forensic assessment, child custody evaluations, assessment in personal injury, malingering, competency to stand trial, civil commitment, juvenile justice and substance abuse. Experience in providing expert testimony, depositions, divorce and family mediation, competency evaluations, etc., will be considered, if there is a verifiable case number and court reference accompanying the application. Three professional references that can validate the applicant's ethical and moral standards, as well as pertinent clinical skills and abilities. A written examination will be required to assess the depth and breadth of the candidate's forensic knowledge. It is essential that the two practice samples be complete psychological/mental health evaluations so that the oral examination may assess the knowledge and skill of the candidate's ability to perform and write a qualified forensic psychological evaluation.

This workshop will help prepare, those interested in becoming a forensic psychological evaluator, for the written and oral examination. Workshop participation is not contingent upon eligibility of candidacy.

A forensic psychological evaluator's certification training workbook will be provided. A practice sample review will be conducted to help familiarize the participants with the credentialing process. There are 15 CEs offered for completing this training.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Daytime Sessions 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

07001 - Intermediate
The Long Goodbye: Grief Work in Substance Abuse Counseling
Susan Furr, PhD, Kathryn Hunsucker, MA

When asked which is more difficult, grieving a death or saying good-bye to their substance of choice, clients entering recovery often report that saying good-bye is harder. Although emotionally painful, death is final while abstinence must be revisited constantly. This workshop will address the links between grief counseling and substance abuse counseling. Theories related to grieving will be connected to the recovery process. Cultural influences in grieving will be addressed and applied to models of recovery. Participants will be given specific activities to use with individual clients and with groups. Case studies will illustrate key concepts.

07002 - Comprehensive
Feminist Therapy and Counseling: A Context-Driven, Multicultural Approach to Working With Clients
Elizabeth A. Kincade, PhD, Susan R. Seem, PhD, Kathy Marie Evans, PhD

Contemporary feminist therapy is a therapeutic orientation and model for social change. It is context-driven recognizing that gender, cultural, and personal issues are intertwined and that only by working on both the social and personal levels can real and lasting change be attained for individuals and cultures. It envisions counseling as a process whereby two experts -- the counselor and the client -- merge areas of expertise to create and/or discover solutions for clients' concerns. Participants will share case studies and practice new skills. This LI is conducted using feminist pedagogy, a collaborative, egalitarian, and highly interactive process.

07003 - Introductory
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Relationship Aggression Will Always Hurt Me
Kelly Anne Kozlowski, MS, Cathy Woodyard, EdD

When we think of adolescent aggression, we most often think of males. But Relationship Aggression (RA) is a common and growing problem among adolescent girls. RA's power is significant -- it is a greater determinant of adult social maladjustment than is bullying behavior. Today, relationship aggression is not found just at home or in the classroom; it is a growing presence in cyberspace where girls are learning to be vicious and attacking. This exciting and experiential LI will provide information, resources, guidance plans, and media interventions for use with both the aggressors and victims. Adolescent girls are being cheated out on the gift of sisterhood. Join us in learning how to make a difference.

07004 - Comprehensive
I Think I Might be Over My Head: Patterns for Counselor Decision Making in Complex and/or Unclear Situations
Linda Leitch-Alford, MS

All counselors encounter difficult situations and often feel puzzled or overwhelmed when pondering possible resolutions. Although we strive to practice as virtuous and ethical professionals, we are busy and stretched. We do not always have time to dig through the literature, attend a workshop, or seek consultation for each difficult situation we face. During this interactive LI, you will explore your own decision-making style and learn about a new model for applying basic guidelines for decision making when you feel beyond your limits. Practicing professional counselors who told their stories of limits and dilemmas provided data for this new model.

07005 - Comprehensive
Integrating Psychology and Spirituality in Group Process: Souldrama?: A Six Stage Action Model for Spiritual Growth and Development
Connie Miller, MS

Souldrama? is a six stage action model for spiritual growth and development. This process will demonstrate Souldrama as an innovative approach to expand your practice and enhance your creativity. Spirituality is an energy that defines the way we see the world. When we access that energy it empowers us with self-faith and the courage to resolve problems and move ahead. We can use this energy to move past resistance.

07006 - Comprehensive
Safe Zone Training: Learn to Create a Welcoming Community for GLBTQIQ and other Marginalized Individuals
Kathryn Newton, MS, Lamar Birckbichler, BS, Tracey Gagne, BA, Ronald Herndon, MS, Anneliese Singh, PhD, Joffrey Suprina, PhD

Hundreds of schools, colleges, and businesses across the country have established Safe Zones for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and questioning (GLBTQIQ) individuals. Have you? This LI will provide counselors with complete training in a program that has made significant positive differences for individuals and organizations nationwide. The first component will provide training in preparing and establishing Safe Zone space. The second will train participants to conduct Safe Zone workshops for other professionals.

07007 - Comprehensive
The Impact of Trauma on Disability Adjustment and Coping: Effective Counseling Strategies
George Patrick Alexander Parris, PhD, Sonja Grbevski, MA

Acquired traumatic experience that leads to a disability is far-reaching and has an impact on the individual as well as his or her environment. Although reactions to trauma vary considerably, many factors influence the extent of the trauma on subsequent adjustment and coping. This LI will highlight the trauma schema and adaptive capacities of individual's response. In addition, long-term reactions, cultural issues associated with trauma and counseling techniques such as CBT and Narrative Therapy will be presented. Topics include Maslow's Basic Hierarchy of Human Needs as it relates to coping and functioning, symptomology of individuals under stress, and trauma's impact on health and growth.

07008 - Comprehensive
Addressing Diversity in Play Therapy Through a Child-Centered Approach
Phyllis Post, PhD, Theresa M. Miller, MA

This LI provides counselors with greater awareness, increased knowledge, and experience practicing the skills of child-centered play therapy when used with young children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The program will be divided into three distinct sections: 1) the theory base of child-centered play therapy and its application in multicultural settings; 2) the outcome research on the effectiveness of this approach with children of different racial and ethnic groups; 3) an opportunity to both observe and practice the skills of child-centered play therapy with a focus on multiculturalism.

07009 - Comprehensive
Counseling for Prejudice Prevention and Reduction: Practical Guidelines for Counselors and Therapists
Daya S. Sandhu, EdD

This LI will address the problem of preventing or reducing prejudice through the counseling process. We agree with Allport's 1954 definition of prejudice as "thinking ill of others without sufficient warrant" and that prejudice expressed in behavioral forms is detrimental to both the victim and perpetrator. The counseling process is an ideal medium for ameliorating the problem from both perspectives. We will explain applications of the most common theoretical counseling models to this problem. Prejudice as it is viewed by each model will be presented briefly and applicative counseling activities will be described. We will also present, explain, and demonstrate the Multidimensional Model of Prejudice Prevention and Reduction.

07010 - Comprehensive
Dealing With Clients Who Are Disengaged, Disillusioned, Powerless or Oppressed: A Reality Therapy Approach Empowering Clients
Robert E. Wubbolding, EdD

This LI provides participants with practical and usable tools for dealing with clients who feel disillusioned, disengaged, powerless, or oppressed. Discussion of principles underlying the WDEP (wants, doing, evaluation, planning) system of reality therapy will illustrate the practicality of this multiculturally validated counseling method. Role play simulations are the focus of this skill-based workshop. Participants will gain specific tools immediately usable for helping clients gain a sense of personal empowerment.

Wednesday, March 21
Evening Session 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm

07011 - Comprehensive
The Give Away Ceremony: An Exploration of Spirituality, Self Care, and Meaning Making in Our Sacred Work
Martha J. Atkins, MA, Christine Lumadue, PhD

The Give Away Ceremony is an experiential workshop involving guided meditation, music, the creation of a symbolic art piece, and a ceremony which serves as a metaphor for what we give and receive as counselors. Participants' cultural and spiritual backgrounds will be celebrated and used as a tool to discuss multicultural and spiritual competencies identified by CACREP and the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC).

07012 - Comprehensive
Walking the Labyrinth: Applications for Clinical Practice
Michelle Francine Bigard, MSW

Participants will be introduced to the labyrinth, an ancient meditative tool. The presentation will provide a historical overview of its origins and address its current resurgence in a variety of settings. Therapeutic applications with trauma survivors will be addressed in the context of spiritually sensitive clinical practice. Labyrinth facilitation guidelines as well as presentation handouts and resource lists will be provided. Participants will have an opportunity to walk the labyrinth and process their experience.

07013 - Comprehensive
Constructing a Practical Approach to Evidence-Based Practice in Professional Counseling
Pamelia E. Brott, PhD

Much is made about evidence-based counseling practice; however, many counselors struggle with "how to" provide this evidence. The presenter will share an action research framework used to demonstrate effective professional counseling practice. The educational content of this LI will provide participants with a definition of effectiveness through evidence-based practice, an understanding of the action research framework for demonstrating effectiveness, and identification of practical approaches to demonstrating effectiveness in professional counseling practice. A comprehensive handout includes the session content, worksheets, an action research plan, and resources.

07014 - Intermediate
Supervision as an Art: Preparing Competent Future Counselors and Integrating Creative Techniques
Montse Casado-Kehoe, PhD, KathyYbanez, PhD

Supervision is an art that involves many tasks as supervisors prepare counselors to be competent professionals. Clinical, administrative, and regulatory skills and various roles are weaved together. This program presents an overall understanding of the various elements involved in supervision as well as creative techniques to use with supervisees such as the use of drawings, sandplay, and brief therapy techniques. Issues related to the various roles played by the supervisor will be addressed, including administrative, clinical, and evaluative skills and gatekeeper responsibilities. Multicultural Counseling Competencies in relation to supervision methods and creative supervision techniques will also be discussed.

07015 - Comprehensive
Going Broke in the Golden Years: The Effects of Addictive Disorders in the Elderly
Merry L. Evenson, PhD

This LI will share research and practical data on addictions with the elderly. Very little research has been done on addictions with this group. Addiction is not usually a term associated with the older population. We will address the elderly at risk for substance abuse through prescription drugs, over-the counter drugs, illegal drugs, and alcohol. Despite the fact that seniors are the fastest growing population for gambling, little is known about whether this is a health risk or if there is a cause for concern. This presentation will provide "hands on" ideas for working with seniors who have a variety of addictions.

07016 - Introductory
Selective Mutism: Identification and Treatment of the Silent Child
Lynn Lunceford, PsyD

Selective mutism is a little-known childhood disorder that is more common than previously believed. Historically, selective mutism has been seen as nothing more than an oppositional behavior. When treated as such, though, the disorder gets worse. Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder, and specific treatment strategies are known to be helpful while others clearly exacerbate the disorder. This LI will focus on the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment. Diagnostic criteria will be reviewed and theories about the etiology explored. Many treatment strategies and extensive handouts will be provided to help counselors effectively treat what can be a challenging disorder to overcome.

07017 Comprehensive
Demystifying the Transgender Experience: Building Skills to Work Effectively With Transgender Persons
Denise Pickering, PhD, Samuel Lurie, MEd

Those who express their gender identity in nontraditional ways face many barriers in receiving adequate care. Providers are increasingly seeing this in their work but are often unsure about best practices and unfamiliar with resources in helping people understand gender issues or help those wishing to transition, or change their gender. This workshop will provide practical information about transgender issues and present strategies and resources for appropriate, effective support in the therapeutic or advocate relationship.

Thursday, March 22
Daytime Session 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

07018 - Comprehensive
Using Meditation and Mindfulness to Increase Therapeutic Presence With Clients
David Capuzzi, PhD, Mark David Stauffer, MS

Effective counselors are able to be present and genuinely meet clients. This essential capacity to be present in the therapeutic relationship can be cultivated and enhanced. Techniques such as meditation and mindfulness increase the counselor's capacity to be present and allow them to embody core conditions of the counseling process: genuineness, warmth, unconditional positive regard. This experientially formatted program presents approaches to teaching here-and-now awareness and enhancing therapeutic presence through demonstration and practice of meditation and mindfulness techniques.

07019 - Comprehensive
How To Use Group Techniques: Applying the 'Purposeful Group Techniques Model'
Robert K. Conyne, PhD, Mark Newmeyer, MA, Jeri Crowell, MA

Group leaders need to integrate theory of group work with techniques of group work in a way that is practical, respects diversity, and can show positive results. This LI presents a step-by-step ecological approach for choosing and using group techniques within a systematic and easily comprehended conceptual system. The LI will involve information dissemination, experiential practice, discussion, and feedback. Participants will receive a packet of materials describing steps of the model and an organized compendium of group techniques that they can draw from in their own work as group leaders. The Institute is appropriate for group leaders, students, and counselor educators and supervisors.

07020 - Comprehensive
Challenges Facing Group Leaders: Understanding and Working With Difficult Group Members
Gerald Corey, EdD

This LI focuses on challenges of dealing with difficult behaviors in group and also challenges of addressing diversity issues. There will be a variety of approaches utilized to assist participants in better appreciating the meaning of resistance in a counseling group. There will be short lectures, discussion based on questions raised by participants, viewing and discussing a video "Challenges Facing Group Leaders," small group discussions, role-playing of dealing with difficult group members, and a live demonstration of leader interventions aimed at reducing resistance in a group.

07021 - Comprehensive
School Counselor Accountability: A MEASURE of Student Success
Carol A. Dahir , EdD

Every day school counselors contribute to student achievement and the goals of school improvement. MEASURE, a six step accountability model, helps school counselors use data to support all students to become successful in school, especially our underserved and underrepresented populations. MEASURE demonstrates the impact of school counseling on measurable indicators of success such as attendance, grades, test scores, course enrollment patterns, and higher education. MEASURE, an acronym for Mission, Elements, Analyze, Stakeholders, Unite, Results, Educate, demonstrates that school counseling programs are accountable, contribute to improving student achievement, and an invaluable asset to the educational system.

07022 - Comprehensive
Preventing Health Risks and Promoting Healthy Outcomes Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Questioning Youth
Carolyn Greer, EdD, Kathleen A. Boggess, PhD

The American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have joined together to develop this LI for high-school based counselors. School counselors will gain knowledge, skills, and strategies that will support initiating or improving programs and services to prevent health and mental health risks and promote healthy outcomes for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning (GLBQ) youth. Participants will be engaged in discussion, role-plays, and other experiential activities to foster personal self-efficacy in addressing the needs of this student population. Participants will also receive a school counselor toolkit developed by APA.

07023 - Comprehensive
Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling
Jeffrey T. Guterman, PhD

Solution-focused counseling is a comprehensive model that emphasizes clients' strengths, resources, and effective coping skills. This LI offers an opportunity to learn the principles of solution-focused counseling. First, the theory of solution-focused counseling is presented. Next, participants are introduced to the clinical stages of solution-focused counseling. Then, numerous practical examples illustrate the application of the solution-focused approach to a variety of clinical issues and problems.

07024 - Comprehensive
Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning Using Developmental Counseling and Therapy: Theory, Research, and Practice
Jane E. Myers, PhD, Casey A. Barrio, PhD, Lamar T. Muro, MA, Amy Bigbee, MA

Developmental Counseling and Therapy (DCT) is a paradigm for assessing client cognitive styles and developing intervention plans intentionally matched or mismatched to client styles. A structured clinical assessment helps determine client styles and developmental blocks and plan interventions. In this session, participants will learn the theoretical foundations of the model, the clinical assessment strategy, the evidence base for the model and applications for working with children and adults.

07025 - Advanced
Counseling Teens: Cognitive, Emotional, and Constructivist Change Techniques
John Sommers-Flanagan, PhD

Counseling teenagers can be immensely frustrating or splendidly gratifying. In this Advanced Learning Institute participants will sharpen their counseling skills by viewing, critiquing, and discussing video clips from actual counseling sessions. These clips illustrate specific cognitive, emotional, and constructivist counseling approaches with older teenagers. Strategies and techniques illustrated include acknowledging reality, informal assessment, the affect bridge, counselor spontaneity, early interpretations, role-reversals, asset flooding, externalizing language, and more. Counselor countertransference and multicultural issues will be highlighted.

07026 - Intermediate
Starting, Maintaining, and Expanding a Successful Private Practice
Robert J. Walsh, MA, Norman C. Dasenbrook, MS

Private practice for many mental health providers has been an elusive goal. This LI is a "nuts and bolts" presentation that addresses setting up a practice with minimal investment, marketing, and advertising, dealing with managed care, setting fees, and general practice management. Materials will include examples of forms and marketing materials.

07027 - Comprehensive
Steps to Effective Multicultural Supervision
Cheryl B.Warner, PhD

This LI highlights the cultural dynamics within the supervisory relationships and discusses how these relationships can be the foundation for supervisees' growth toward multicultural counseling competencies. It focuses on the developmental process of supervision and cultural dynamics in supervision. The institute provides supervisors with the steps to establish a working environment committed to the development of multicultural counseling competencies.

Thursday, March 22
Evening Session 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm

07028 - Intermediate
Counseling Women Across the Lifespan: Feminist and Counseling Considerations
Rhonda M. Bryant, PhD, Angela Coker, PhD

This LI will present contemporary considerations and strategies for counseling women across the lifespan. The presenters will revisit women's developmental tasks using feminist theory, multicultural ideology as articulated by women writers and thinkers, and principles of social justice. Multiple aspects of diversity including race, ability, sexuality, and other aspects of womanhood will be addressed. Presenters will demonstrate counseling and advocacy strategies relevant to contemporary women and provide opportunities for practice and feedback.

07029 - Comprehensive
Visibility and Voice: Professional Counselors Addressing the Human Services Needs of Older GLBT Individuals
Laurie A. Carlson, PhD, Kelly S. Harper, A.A.

Ageism and heterosexism are having an impact on access to human services for our GLBT elders. By the year 2030, there will be 4 million GLBT elders in need of services in our country. This LI is designed to provide professional counselors and other related mental health professionals with the awareness and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate and effective services. Utilizing large group discussion, small group activities, video media, and short didactic presentations, the LI delivers information and guides participants through active planning based upon the information learned. Information presented comes from existing research, the work of the Boulder County Aging Services Division, and original qualitative research.

07030 - Comprehensive
Give Peace a Chance: School and Community-Based Violence Prevention Intervention Strategies
Michael John D'Andrea, EdD, Judy A. Daniels, EdD

This LI is designed to provide counselors with an understanding of the various interventions included in comprehensive school/community violence prevention programs. It is divided into three components. In the first component, the participants examine the various types of violence that are commonly manifested in school and community settings. The second component explores how children, adolescents, and adults are psychologically affected by the various forms of violence that exist in our society. The third component focuses on the specific intervention strategies that have been tested and found to be effective in reducing the level of violence in culturally and racially-diverse school and community settings.

07031 - Comprehensive
Suicide: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention
Darcy Haag Granello, PhD, Paul F. Granello, PhD

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death, and the 2nd leading cause among adolescents, yet the average amount of time spent on the topic of suicide in counselor education programs is less than 1 hour. This program will provide participants of all skill and experience level, in all types of settings, with concrete, practical information on suicide assessment, prevention, and intervention. An extensive booklet of information will provide more details and depth for participants to implement prevention programming in schools and communities, and to conduct culturally and developmentally appropriate risk assessments as well as intervention guidelines for treatment.

07032 - Introductory
Addictive and Impulsive Behaviors in the Schools: What's a Counselor to Do?
W. Bryce Hagedorn, PhD, Angela Rowe Holman, PhD

School counselors are often under-prepared to meet the multiple needs of addicted and/or impulsive children and adolescents and many are not introduced to the realities of these disorders in their formal educational experiences. This LI will present the necessary competencies to assess and treat addicted children and adolescents with a special emphasis on self-injurious behaviors. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of a variety of addictive and impulsive disorders, appropriate assessment, and treatment strategies that consider the school setting, and methods for preventing future problems.

07033 - Advanced
Art Therapy and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Best Practices in Trauma Intervention
Cathy Malchiodi, MA, Paula Howie, MA

This LI is designed to provide counselors with the results of a national best practices study on art therapy and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will learn how art therapy has been applied to trauma intervention and why is it important to amelioration of symptoms of PTSD. Specific art therapy strategies that have proven effective in the treatment of PTSD will be presented and attendees will learn how art therapy is used in the treatment of PTSD through lecture, film clips of case material, hands-on experience with art therapy, and group discussion.

07034 - Intermediate
Applications of Attachment and Family System Theory in Family and Couples Counseling
Kok-Mun Ng, PhD, Shannon D. Smith, PhD

The scope of attachment research and applications has increased through the last 2 decades. Earnest attempts in research and practice in recent years have been made to integrate attachment concepts into Family Systems Theory and practice. Participants will learn the basic tenets of Attachment and Family Systems Theories, the rationale for integrating Attachment and Family Systems Theories, research findings on the relationships between attachment and major family functioning, and examples of application of attachment concepts in family and couples counseling.

07035 - Comprehensive
Easing the Transition of Retirement: Implications for the Practice of Gerocounseling
Leslie W. O'Ryan, EdD, Melanie E. Rawlins, PhD, Ann Vernon, PhD

With the aging of the baby boomers and the lengthening of the life span, both the number and proportion of older people are rapidly increasing. How baby boomers enter the phase of life surrounding retirement has a significant impact on the well-being for each individual. Based on a holistic model, this LI will provide counselors with strategies and techniques that can be used with baby boomers and older adults to facilitate transition to retirement.

07036 - Comprehensive
An Empirically Based Approach to Counseling Children With Anxiety Disorders
Timothy A. Sisemore, PhD

This LI intends to increase counselor awareness of the frequency of anxiety disorders in children and offers an empirically-based treatment model that draws from research while allowing flexibility in working with a wide range of children. The model is primarily designed for treating generalized anxiety disorder though applications to obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Numerous case studies show how the model is applied to diverse children.

07037 - Introductory
Practical Skills for Successfully Identifying and Working With Client Resistance
Joshua C. Watson, PhD, Shawn L. Spurgeon, PhD

Despite being one of the most common psychological phenomena experienced in working with clients, resistance remains a misunderstood concept for many counselors. This LI will demystify the concept of resistance and increase counselors' self-efficacy in managing client resistance. Practical interventions and techniques based in current research will be presented. Opportunities to view video vignettes and live demonstrations, and participate in structured role-plays will be provided to supplement your understanding of resistance management.

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