Irvin Yalom is well known for his seminal texts on group and existential psychotherapy. In later books such as
Love's Executioner and
The Gift of Therapy he describes how he has gradually integrated both the interpersonal model from his group work, as well as his existential theories, into individual psychotherapy. In this compelling DVD, you'll see how he translates these theories into practice by helping therapists think along these lines. The concept of working in the
here-and-now in individual therapy by focusing on the therapist-client relationship as a microcosm of the client's interpersonal world is one of the hardest things for therapists to learn. By watching his DVD you'll get a much better sense of this powerful way of working, so you can more readily apply this in your own work.
By watching this video, you will be able to:
- Increase awareness of here-and-now interactions in the clinical hour.
- Develop techniques for exploring existential themes with clients.
- Improve skills in understanding and discussing clients with therapists in clinical supervision.
Length of video: 1:31:00
English subtitles available
Individual ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-036-8
Individual ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-036-1
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-037-6
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-037-8

Psychiatrist and author
Irvin Yalom, MD has been a major figure in the field of psychotherapy since he first wrote
The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy in 1970 (now in it's 5th edition). Other significant contributions have included
Existential Psychotherapy, and NY Times Bestseller
Loves Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy. He has written four novels on psychotherapy:
When Nietzsche Wept, Lying on the Couch, The Schopenhauer Cure, and
The Spinoza Problem. His works, translated into over 20 languages, have been widely read by therapists and non-therapists alike.
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