“Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy is exceptional. The vignettes provide the viewer with the opportunity to see Yalom apply some of the basic tenets of his work to his interactions with clients, and include insights into his case conceptualizations and decision making processes regarding treatment interventions. This video highlights the importance of being open as a therapist and the value of pursuing ongoing personal and professional development.”
Sara Bender, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Central Washington University
“Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy is a candid look at the life and work of Dr. Irvin Yalom. Revealing not the books or information, but the people and relationships that shaped and taught him. More than just techniques, the course invites us into Irvin’s ways of being with clients, as well as his unending pursuit of clients’ truths, his patience and authenticity, and his deeply held care for his clients.”
Javier F. Casado Pérez, PhD
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Puerto Rico
“As a deep admirer of Dr Yalom’s books I was captivated from the very beginning of the videos and gained a wealth of knowledge and insights from just watching his interactions with the clients.It was an honour to witness a master craftsman at his art, a truly wise and caring man. “
Davnet Grogan
Trainee Psychotherapist, Ireland
“What a magnanimous work! In this series of videos and conversations, Drs. Yalom and Yalom gift us all with an X-ray picture of strategies from group to individual psychotherapy; very useful for family therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and any other professional healthcare providers.”
Carlos M. Del Rio, PhD
Associate Professor, Bellevue University
“In this course we are afforded a glimpse into the process of existential therapy in such an inviting manner, as Dr. Yalom demonstrates a calming and accepting presence to his clients. The sessions cover a variety of topics, and we see exactly how to address the here-and-now and meet the client’s presenting concerns first while taking note of bigger and more complex ideas and belief structures. This course is one in which a seasoned professional can garner just as much knowledge as a beginning student and also witness a master of the craft in his element.”
Dr. Michelle E. Wade
Clinical Mental Health Assistant Professor, Marymount University
“This course provides a profound and rare glimpse into the workings of one of the living legends in psychotherapy. “Welcome to the human race,” says Dr. Irvin Yalom, in his wise and gentle voice. Viewers are invited into actual segments of work with clients. The experience is enhanced by insightful comments and thoughts shared throughout with Dr. Yalom’s son and fellow psychotherapist, Victor Yalom. “If there was a risk you’d be willing to take, what would it be?” “Have you disappointed yourself in any way?” Existential therapy at its finest—not to be missed.”
—Rita Sommers-Flanagan, PhD & John Sommers-Flanagan PhD, Co-Authors of Clinical Interviewing and many other texts.
“Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool not just allowing therapists to examine Existentialism as a theory of understanding presenting issues, but also, how to examine clinical relationships in the-here-and-now. Further, the case-studies with specific clients provide an opportunity at examining the nuances of masterful clinical work in the presence of diverse presenting issues.”
—Aaron Smith, PhD, Assistant Professor of Counseling, Western Washington University
“We all learn the foundational work in school, but now we can see a founder at work! This series provides novice and expert professionals alike the opportunity to witness the ideals of therapy artfully delivered in a simple, easy to follow manner. This series would be useful for intern, practicum, pre-practicum students, or community mental health agencies looking to visually enhance their training and supervision settings with a trusted name in the field.”
—Bill Owenby, ABD, MC, LPC-S, Community Agency Therapist
Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy
For the first time ever, see Irvin Yalom conduct actual therapy sessions. This is your chance to witness firsthand how one of the most revered therapists of our time engages with his clients to address the heart of the human condition.
Clients are more than their symptoms, and Irvin Yalom has always advocated that therapists should go beyond the obvious presenting problems and delve into the most fundamental human concerns: death, meaninglessness, existential isolation, and freedom.
In this online course, Irvin Yalom demonstrates how to leverage the most powerful tool of therapists, the authentic engagement of the therapeutic relationship, to help three clients face head-on the existential anxieties that lurk beneath the surface.
The three clients all present with different issues –Gareth is a 70-year old man anxious about upcoming retirement, Luke is a 38 year old man ambivalent about getting a vasectomy and Eugenia is a 25-year old woman in a sudden and inexplicable existential crisis–, yet their presenting problems all have roots in some deeper concerns.
See how Yalom does not shy away from addressing issues many of us avoid, and how doing so helps bring relief and insights to the clients’s struggles. His genuineness, self-disclosure and work in the here-and-now support client’s changes and the development of a new awareness.
These sessions are illuminated by discussions with Irv’s son, Victor Yalom, providing viewers with behind the scenes commentary and explanation underlying his therapeutic interventions.
Additionally you’ll benefit from an in-depth interview which explores the entire arc of Yalom’s career, from his first therapy case as from a medical student, to his contributions in group and existential psychotherapy.
This course will be of immense value to any therapist who believes that there is both an art and a science to our craft.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:
“This course provides a profound and rare glimpse into the workings of one of the living legends in psychotherapy. ‘Welcome to the human race,’ says Dr. Irvin Yalom, in his wise and gentle voice. Viewers are invited into actual segments of work with clients. The experience is enhanced by insightful comments and thoughts shared throughout with Dr. Yalom’s son and fellow psychotherapist, Victor Yalom. ‘If there was a risk you’d be willing to take, what would it be?’ ‘Have you disappointed yourself in any way?’ Existential therapy at its finest—not to be missed.”
—Rita Sommers-Flanagan, Phd & John Sommers-Flanagan PhD, Co-Authors of Clinical Interviewing and many other texts.
“Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy is exceptional. The vignettes provide the viewer with the opportunity to see Yalom apply some of the basic tenets of his work to his interactions with clients, and include insights into his case conceptualizations and decision-making processes regarding treatment interventions. This video highlights the importance of being open as a therapist and the value of pursuing ongoing personal and professional development”
—Sara Bender, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Central Washington University
“In this course, we are afforded a glimpse into the process of existential therapy in such an inviting manner, as Dr. Yalom demonstrates a calming and accepting presence to his clients. The sessions are realistic, cover a variety of topics and we see exactly how to address the here-and-now and meet the client’s presenting concerns first while taking note of bigger and more complex ideas and belief structures. This course is one in which a seasoned professional can garner just as much knowledge as a beginning student and also witness a master of the craft in his element.”
—Dr. Michelle E. Wade, Clinical Mental Health Assistant Professor, Marymount University
“Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy is an informative look into what it actually looks like to practice Existential counseling. Yalom does a beautiful job at highlighting the importance of building the relationship in session, being vulnerable with clients and taking a non-expert approach as a means to connecting on a human level and getting real work done alongside clients”
—Heidi McKinley, PhD, Human Development Clinic Director, Montana State University
Title:
Irvin Yalom and the Art of Psychotherapy
Description:
From engaging authentically in session with clients, to helping them dig deep into the ultimate existential issues in life, Irvin Yalom, MD introduces professional counselors to existential crossroads and interventions. Watch how Dr. Yalom works Gareth to move beyond presenting problems and helps him face head-on the existential anxieties that lurk beneath the surface. This program, which is presented by the American Counseling Association in partnership with Psychotherapy.net, offers inspiration to help practitioners engage clients more authentically. To get to the member page and get the Promo Code to access the full course, go to https://www.counseling.org/yalom. ACT NOW:ÊThis promo expires December 31, 2018!
Learning Objectives:
1.Learn how existential interventions, as demonstrated by Irvin Yalom, MD, are helpful to all counselors
2.Learn how “bracketing” personal values and beliefs can enhance the therapeutic rapport
3.Experience one method for conducting as assessment, using existential theory, to help a client who experiences anxiety
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
Psychotherapy.net, the leading training video provider for mental health providers in the United States, is giving BACP members a 10 per cent discount on the course ‘Irvin Yalom and the art of psychotherapy’.
In this course, you’ll watch Irvin Yalom in real sessions with clients and learn about his six-decade career in a poignant interview by his son, Victor.
Read about the full course and access the discount.
You’ll learn how to apply an existential lens to psychotherapy, describe the therapeutic benefits of self-disclosure and illustrate the key concepts of Yalom’s theory and practice of group therapy.
The full 7.5-hour course includes access to ‘Irvin Yalom: Foundations of my life and work’ and Irvin Yalom in session with Eugenia, Gareth and Luke
The discount offers the course at $175 (£134) reduced from $199, available until Tuesday 31 December 2019 at 11.59pm.
If you’re a CPD hub subscriber, log in to the website for exclusive access to a one-hour excerpt of the course or join the CPD hub to watch.
