Infants & Children (IC) Therapeutic Resistance III
This course is Part (3) of a five (5) part series whereby Dr. Clifton Mitchell identifies and discusses more specific approaches and techniques with particular attention dedicated to utilizing the inherent poser of language to circumvent resistance in individuals. This would be appropriate for NBCC, CMHP, QMHP.
Status of Change
The third (3) part of this five (5) part series discusses Prochaska's Status of Change in the framework of providing behavioral health services to clients in Michigan. This section does focus on building the appriate relationship with clients to help reduce resistance.
Use of Language and Specific Techniques for Reducing Resistance?
The continuation of this course provides specific evidence-based research regarding the type of language used that can hinder the progress of therapy with resistant clients. This course will also provide the participants with specific techniques to reduce this resistance including using body language and the pentameter of the phrases used in the therapy session.
Clifton Mitchell
Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Mitchell is an international clinical trainer and keynote speaker who has a love for teaching and over 23 years of training experience. He delivers practical information in a uniquely entertaining, fast-paced style that is filled with humor and examples from his experience in mental health. For over 15 years, he has studied and presented seminars on methods for dealing with resistance in therapy. In his book, Effective Techniques for Dealing with Highly Resistant Clients, he presents cutting-edge approaches for managing psychological resistance. He is a contributing author in therapy books and published in numerous professional journals including the Psychotherapy Networker, Psychotherapy in Australia, Journal of Personality Assessment, Perceptual and Motor Skills, Psychology and Education, Journal of Psychological Type, The Professional School Counselor, Vistas, and The Advocate. His ideas and writings have also been published in Men's Health Today and Barron’s Financial Weekly. Dr. Mitchell is currently a professor of counseling at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he received the Teacher of the Year award in 2002. For more information please visit: www.cliftonmitchell.com.
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What People Are Saying
The course flowed smoothly. I appreciated the mini quizzes in the lecture to help make sure I was understanding concepts before moving on to new concepts."
