WHISTLER | Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and TEAM Techniques: Four Day Intensive
Type
British Columbia
Author
Jack Hirose Member ID: 2443
Dates
03-Jul-2018
Additional Info: http://http://www.jackhirose.com/workshop/burns-4day-whistler-2018/
Location info
Whistler Convention Centre
4010 Whistler Way Whistler BC V0N 1B4
Description
Jack Hirose and Associates has proudly sponsored many of Dr. David Burns’ two-day workshops over the past 17 years and during the past 9 years over 2000 therapists have attended Dr. Burns four-day CBT intensives in Canada. The intensives will allow time for practice, individual attention, and exploring relevant personal and professional issues. He can describe it better than we can, so here’s his personal invitation to you.
I have loved doing workshops throughout the United States and Canada over the past 15 years, and am grateful to the many thousands of mental health professionals who have attended and participated in them. However, I have concerns that although a two-day program may inspire the participants, it may not provide the hands on training, supervision, and practice that are necessary to use these techniques effectively in real-world settings. That’s why I was thrilled when Jack Hirose offered me the opportunity to do the four-day intensive workshop in Whistler in the summer of 2018.
The 4-Day Intensive Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy will differ from my one day or two-day workshops in several ways. First, the number of participants will be smaller than my usual workshops, leading to a much more intimate learning environment. You will get the chance to interact with me and with your colleagues in a friendly learning environment.
Second, after I describe and illustrate a technique, such as the Interpersonal Downward Arrow, the Five Secrets of Effective Communication, Paradoxical Agenda Setting, Relationship Journal, or Externalization of Voices and Acceptance Paradox, you will have the opportunity to break off into dyads and triads to actually practice and master each technique.
Third, you will have the chance to work on some of your own issues as part of the learning process if you choose to do so. We’re all human, and we all have the tendency to feel anxious, frustrated, ashamed, inadequate, or demoralized in the course of our work, which is inherently stressful and challenging. Although this will not be a therapy group, but a training workshop, the personal “patient” experience can make these techniques far more meaningful, and will make you a more sensitive and effective clinician.
Working on so-called “counter-transference” feelings has always been an important part of the psychotherapeutic tradition. It also has a spiritual basis: “Physician, heal thyself.” I will not be looking for deep, personal issues you might be reluctant to share in a public setting, but rather the kinds of problems we all encounter on a daily basis in our clinical work with clients who are angry, mistrustful, or profoundly depressed. Fourth, we will cover a broad range of topics, including how to deal with: Depression and Low Self-esteem; Anxiety Disorders; Relationship Problems & Addictions.
This is important because patients rarely come to us with one specific problem, like “Panic Disorder.” They nearly always suffer in many different ways, so we need a broad range of tools to be effective if we are to treat the whole person, and not just an isolated symptom.
Finally, we will work much harder, from early morning until late in the afternoon, giving the word “intensive” real meaning. They have been the most vibrant and inspirational teaching experiences I have ever had. There is no comparison, really, with one of my large, two-day workshops. I warmly invite you to attend the Intensive in Whistler, BC if you possibly can. It promises to be one of the best learning opportunities of your career.
– David Burns, M.D.