Enhancing Your Psychotherapy Skills with Insights from Cognitive Science
December 28, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Zoom
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
1CE
Free for SDPA Members (must log in to register)
Non-Members - $15
Non-Member Student - $10
Presenter Bruce S. Liese, PhD, ABPP
In this presentation, salient constructs associated with both psychotherapy and cognitive science are described and applied to patients and their therapists. It is assumed that an in-depth and evidence-based understanding of these constructs has the potential to enhance psychotherapy skillfulness. Following introductory remarks, content and processes central to psychotherapy (e.g., structure, collaboration, case conceptualization, psychoeducation, and standardized techniques) are presented. Next, an overview of cognitive science is provided, and relevant constructs are described (e.g., uncertainty, judgement, heuristics, bias, problem-solving, decision-making, expertise, intuition, and dual processing). Case examples are presented to demonstrate the application of these constructs to real-world practice and participants are invited to ask questions about clinical scenarios relevant to their own work. The content of this workshop has been intentionally assembled and organized to meet the needs of psychologists practicing at the doctoral level.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be able to explain how insights from cognitive science may potentially enhance psychotherapy skills
2. Participants will be able to distinguish between System 1 (Type 1) and System 2 (Type 2) thinking and relate these dual processes to psychotherapy
3. Participants will be able to describe heuristics and discuss how they are relevant to functioning in clinical settings and in general
4. Participants will be able to relate cognitive effort, cognitive ease, and cognitive strain to psychotherapy expertise and intuition
Bio
Bruce S. Liese, PhD, ABPP is a Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His work focuses on assessment and treatment of complex psychological problems and addictive behaviors. He has taught university courses and workshops on psychotherapy, addictions, and evidence-based practice – and he has supervised hundreds of trainees. Dr. Liese has more than 75 publications, including two texts on addictive behaviors and a third book, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Disorders, which is in press (Liese & Beck, 2022). For his work in Division 50 of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Liese received a Division 50 President’s Citation. In 2015, he received the Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training award from Division 50, and he received an APA Presidential Citation in 2018 for a lifetime of community volunteerism. Dr. Liese continues to teach, conduct research, and provide psychotherapy to approximately 25 patients per week.
Target Audience:
Licensed psychologists, students, and other professionals
Conflict of interest or commercial support:
There is no commercial support or conflict of interest related to this program.
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Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.
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