Death, Dying & Grief in Psychotherapy: A Brief Psychodynamic Treatment

Death, Dying & Grief in Psychotherapy: A Brief Psychodynamic Treatment is organized by Psychotherapy.net.

Course Description:
Paying detailed attention to the subtle nuances of the therapeutic relationship, Milton Viederman, MD, adapts the principles of psychoanalysis to a course of brief therapy. Pat is the primary caregiver for her dying husband and is experiencing the grief and fear around his impending death. Forming an interpretation of Pat's core conflict and elaborating this theme throughout the sessions, Viederman helps Pat explore the early life experiences that give meaning to her current emotional responses. He builds rapport and trust with this open and engaging client, offering her a supportive environment in which true insight is produced.In a poignant follow-up session, Pat reveals that the therapy was instrumental in helping her be at peace with her husband's death.

By watching this video, you will be able to:
• Describe the specific techniques used in Viederman's approach to brief psychodynamic treatment.
• Identify the basic principles of this approach to working with people who are dealing with the sickness and death of a loved one.
• Explain how a clinician employing Viederman's approach would conduct an initial interview with someone dealing with death, dying, and grief.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.