Description:

The field of psychotherapy is moving toward an integrative approach, both in terms of theory and practice. Or. Meichenbaum will discuss how Cognitive-Behavior Modification attempts to integrate, on the one hand, the clinical concerns of psychodynamic and interpersonal/systems approaches with the technology of behavior therapy on the other hand. He will trace the history of Cognitive-Behavior Modification and examine its future directions. Common clinical treatment issues, such as client resistance, patient noncompliance, and treatment nonadherence that all psychotherapists face will also be considered.

Educational Objectives:

1. To trace the evolution of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
2. To be able to critically evaluate empirical status of cognitive-behavior modification and indicate future directions.
3. To consider an “evidential theory” of behavior change that integrates various therapeutic approaches.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*