Impact Therapy Ed Jacobs, Director Impact Therapy Associates
457 Broadway Ave.
Star City, WV 26505
Ed.Jacobs@mail.wvu.edu
   
 
 
Workshop Topics
IMPACT THERAPY & CREATIVE COUNSELING TECHNIQUES  


 

 

 

 


Description:
This workshop emphasizes the RCFF (Rapport, Contract, Focus, Funnel) map of Impact Therapy as well as the Depth Chart for guiding sessions towards more impact for your clients. The five T's of Impact Therapy are discussed, along with the nine Impact Therapy paths. Common mistakes of counseling and how to avoid these mistakes are discussed. Participants will also see and understand how to use many of the creative counseling techniques developed by Dr. Jacobs. The creative techniques demonstrated include the use of props, chairs, movement, writing, drawing, analogies and fantasies. (1-2 days)

IMPACT THERAPY & RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Description:
The principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy are demonstrated within the framework of Impact Therapy. The trainers will present many aspects of REBT: the ABC approach, the 15 irrational ideas, dealing with anger, guilt, self-worth and low frustration tolerance. Emphasis is on showing how REBT can be used creatively in order to have more impact. Demonstrations and discussion will primarily center on how to dispute clients' irrational beliefs by using an Impact Therapy approach. (1-2 days)

ONE OR TWO DAY:  IMPACT THERAPY & PUTTING THEORIES INTO PRACTICE
Description:
This one or two day workshop concentrates on individual counseling skills, with emphasis on Impact Therapy, TA, REBT, Reality Therapy, Gestalt, and Creative Counseling techniques. This  workshop consists of mini-lectures, demonstrations, video tapes and small group discussion. A wide range of counseling problems will be addressed. Ample time is allowed for questions and answers dealing with specific kinds of clients and problem situations.

GROUP COUNSELING

Description:
Participants who attend this workshop will learn an active, creative, intrapersonal approach to group leading. A model emphasizing active leadership rather than facilitating will be presented. Participants will learn skills and techniques that aid in having more impact in groups. The guiding mapS are presented and explained. Essential leadership skills of cutting-off, drawing-out, and energizing your groups will be demonstrated, as well as the framework for setting up and planning effective groups. Leadership skills and creative techniques involving movement, use of rounds and use of props will be thoroughly covered. (1-2 days)


 THREE-DAY IMPACT THERAPY & PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE

Description:
This three-day workshop concentrates on individual counseling skills, with emphasis on Impact therapy, TA, REBT, Reality Therapy, Gestalt, and Creative Counseling techniques. This intensive workshop consists of mini-lectures, demonstrations, video tapes and small group discussion. Participants have an opportunity to practice skills as they acquire them. A wide range of counseling problems will be addressed. Ample time is allowed for questions and answers dealing with specific kinds of clients and problem situations. This workshop is required of anyone who desires to do the one year intensive training with Impact Therapy Associates. (3 days)

   

 

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