CBT/DBT Associates
Lisa A. Napolitano, Ph.D.
New York, NY 10022
212-546-9200

Workshops in Cognitive Therapy

FOR PROFESSIONALS:

WORKSHOP 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GOTTMAN METHOD

Friday, June 11, 2010
1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
David Bricker, Ph.D., Downtown Cognitive Therapy

Workshop Description:

The Gottman Method, developed by John Gottman, PhD, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, is an empirically based method for couples therapy. It has shown unprecedented effectiveness, helping 75% of couples who complete treatment to significantly improve their relationships and maintain their gains for one year. The goal of the therapy is to help couples to function better in the following areas: problem solving and conflict resolution, expressing wants, planning joint activities, discussion of emotions, and communication about values, goals and a vision for the future. This class is designed for therapists who have minimal knowledge of The Gottman Method and would like to learn more.

Learning Objectives

1. You will understand the core Gottman Method model which will enable you to start making effective interventions with couples.

2. You will be able to identify and correct the Four Horsemen, the primary predictors of divorce.

3. You will learn at least one specific Gottman Method technique which you will be able to immediately use with couples to help them improve their relationships.

4. You will learn about outcome research showing how couples using The Gottman Method have improved their relationships.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. David Bricker is a psychologist in private practice in Manhattan since 1983. He is on the graduate faculty of the CBT Program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from SUNY at Albany in 1977, where he first began working with couples. He is the co-author of A Client's Guide to Schema Therapy, and has given frequent presentations about The Gottman Method and Schema Therapy. He has been a Certified Gottman Therapist and trainer for The Gottman Institute since 2002.

WORKSHOP 2: COGNITIVE THERAPY OF PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Lisa A. Napolitano, Ph.D., Director, CBT/DBT Associates
June 26, 2010
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This workshop will focus on the application of cognitive behavioral strategies and techniques in the treatment of clients with personality disorders. It is intended for those with a moderate to high level of familiarity with basic cognitive-behavioral therapy. Topics covered include the use Self-report measures to diagnose and assess personality disorders; the conceptualization of personality disorders within the cognitive-behavioral framework, obstacles to the treatment alliance, techniques for overcoming resistance, and the modification of traditional cognitive restructuring techniques, and schema change techniques.

Throughout the workshop, clinical case material will be used to illustrate conceptualization and the use of techniques. However, participants are strongly encouraged to bring in their own cases for discussion.