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Theory into Practice Summer Workshop
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.”
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"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 students 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
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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.
Send in the registration
form 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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