Theory into Practice Summer Workshop
July 11,12,13, 2008 in Morgantown, WV

This three-day workshop focuses on putting theories into practice in creative ways using Impact Therapy, which is a brief, active, multi-sensory approach to counseling.  The techniques and methods presented in the workshop are based upon two books on Impact Therapy (Creative Counseling Techniques: An Illustrated Guide and Impact Therapy both by Ed Jacobs). The primary theories that will be discussed and demonstrated are Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Transactional Analysis (TA), Gestalt, Adlerian, and Reality Therapy.  The workshop has a limit of 15 people and is designed to help practitioners get comfortable using theories and creative techniques. The format is intense in that we cover a theory in depth through mini-lecture and demonstrations and then participants practice using the theory while receiving feedback from one of the teaching-team.  Each participant will have plenty of time for practice and supervision.
    During the demonstrations and practice time, participants use real case examples or their own personal issues if they so choose.  Also there is plenty of time for questions and discussion of difficult cases or situations that occur at work.
    In the past, participants have found the experience to be quite valuable because of the practical nature of the workshop. We like the experience because those attending are very dedicated counselors who are eager to learn and willing to take risks and think “outside the box.” 

Commments from Past Workshops

"The workshop was among the best I've ever attended! The amount of change in my counseling skills due to a new understanding of theory and how theory should dictate my practice will benefit me and my clients from now on!"      Maureen

"The workshop was wonderful! I learned more in the three days than I have in many of my classes.  Being able to observe role playing and real sessions
with members of the group as well as participating in them gives you insight and confidence you can't get from reading a book."      Amanda

"When I was finishing grad school I felt totally unprepared to go out into the world and be a counselor.  I felt I had learned to nod my head sympathetically and reflect back what someone had already told me.  Attending the three day workshop literally changed both my approach to counseling and my life. I was able to apply the principals I learned from Ed to my clients as well as myself.  This workshop helped me to be more helpful and to have more impact with my clients in much less time than I had been spending.  It was worth every cent!"    Tori

"The workshop was just what I needed.  I was feeling trapped and closed in at the hospital.  Now I feel I have so many new opportunities and possibilities for growth as a person and as a therapist. I have had a wonderful week since my return from Morgantown. Excited about the new possibilities since I experienced the workshop.  I've begun collecting the props that I feel I will use immediately in the groups at the hospital and feel I have done GOOD work and I was HELPFUL to my patient's this week.  I felt I had direction and felt competent with the theory driven approach when working with patients as well as staff and doctors.
The workshop was a great "shot in the arm" professionally and a feeling of being refreshed personally as one might feel after participating in a retreat."     Marleen

COST:  The cost of the workshop is $375 if paid by July 1st and $400 after July 1st.  Fee does not include meals or lodging.  Cost for lodging in Morgantown is reasonable. Students may quality for a reduced rate.  Check with us.

TO REGISTER:  Send in the form below with a $50 deposit to Impact Therapy Associates, 457 Broadway Avenue, Star City, WV 26505.  If you desire further in formation, call 304-599-0109 or email Ed Jacobs at edjacobs@impacttherapy.com

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