Integrative Psychotherapy

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CE Course Description

Patients suffering from a variety of complex mental health issues cannot always be treated with one therapeutic modality. Because patients are complex, their mental health treatment must also be complex and unique to meet their particular challenges. This course reviews the historical development of integrative psychotherapy, its modern uses, and teaches behavioral health professionals how to be strong integrative psychotherapists. 

Author: Sara Amundson, MSW

CE Course Objectives

1. Explore the components of integrative psychotherapy
2. Review the benefits of integrative psychotherapy
3. Identify the common factors in psychotherapy that must be present before determining an approach to care
   
4. Examine strategies for therapists to become strong integrative psychotherapists 
5. Discuss how current research supports integrative psychotherapy
   

CE Course Outline

Introduction (5 mins)

1. Overview of course objectives and structure (5 mins)

Section 1: What is Integrative Psychotherapy? (20 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Theoretical Integration (4 mins)
3. Assimilative Integration (3 mins)
4. Technical Eclecticism (3 mins)
5. Common Factors (3 mins)
6. The Link Between Theory, Evidence, and Technique in Therapy (4 mins)
7. Summary (1 min)

Section 2: History of Integrative Psychotherapy (15 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. What is Humanism? (4 mins)
3. What is Behaviorism? (3 mins)
4. What is Psychoanalysis? (3 mins)
5. How Did These Three Become Integrative Psychotherapy? (2 mins)
6. Summary (1 min)

Section 3: Benefits of Integrative Psychotherapy (15 mins)

1. Introduction (5 mins)
2. Psychological Benefits of Integrative Psychotherapy (4 mins)
3. Biological Benefits of Integrative Psychotherapy (3 mins)
4. Summary (3 min)

Section 4: Integrative Psychotherapy vs. Eclectic Therapy (10 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. What is Eclectic Therapy? (3 mins)
3. How Integrative Psychotherapy and Eclecticism are Different (4 mins)
4. Summary (1 min)

Section 5: How to Be a Strong Integrative Therapist (20 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Step 1: Learn a Variety of Strategies and Be Willing to Learn (4 mins)
3. Step 2: Learn to Assess for What Modality to Use (4 mins)
4. Step 3: Check-In On Progress (3 mins)
5. Step 4: Utilize Appropriate Supervision and Ongoing Education (4 mins)
6. Step 5: Display the Characteristics of an Effective Integrative Therapist (3 mins)
7. Summary (1 min)

Section 6: Research Supporting Integrative Psychotherapy (10 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Why Integrative Psychotherapy Works (7 mins)
3. Summary (1 min)

Section 7: Limitations of Integrative Psychotherapy (10 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Empirical Evidence (4 mins)
3. Confusion (3 mins)
4. Summary (1 min)

Section 8: Case Studies (15 mins)

1. Andrea (5 mins)
2. Elu (5 mins)
3. Harry (5 mins)

Additional Resources:

1. References (Not timed)

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2021-06-16

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