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T~~E Evolution of Psychotherapy. a Conference T~~E EvoluTioN of PsycHOTHERApy. SM A CoNfERENCE. Sponsored by The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Cosponsored by University of California, Irvine-Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior California State University, Fullerton-Department of Psychology December 12-16, 1990 Anaheim, California FEATURING: Beck, Bugental, Ellis, Glasser, M. Goulding, Haley, Hillman, Kaplan, Lazarus, Lowen, Madanes, Marmor, Masterson, May, Meichenbaum, Minuchin, Palazzoli, E. Polster, M. Polster, Rossi, Szasz, Watzlawick, Whitaker, Wolpe and Zeig. KEYNOTE ADDRESSES Viktor Frankl Betty Friedan PsycheScapes= Positions & Projections Featuring: Aaron Beck, M.D. James Bugental, Ph.D. Albert Ellis, Ph.D. William Glasser, M.D. Mary Goulding, M.S.W. Jay Haley, M.A. James Hillman, Ph.D. Helen Singer Kaplan, M.D., Ph.D. Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D. Alexander Lowen, M.D. Cloe Madanes, Lie. Psychol. Judd Marmor, M.D., Ph.D. James Masterson, M.D. Rollo May, Ph.D. Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D. Salvador Minuchin, M.D. Mara Selvini Palazzoli, M.D. Erving Polster, Ph.D. Miriam Polster, Ph.D. Ernest Rossi, Ph.D. Thomas Szasz, M.D. Paul Watzlawick, Ph.D. Carl Whitaker, M.D. Joseph Wolpe, M.D. Jeffrey Zeig, Ph.D. This second Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, PsycheScapes: Positions and Projections, is dedicated to those presenters from the 1985 Conference who cannot be with us here, but who will always be with us in spirit. Their wisdom and contributions have added to the well-being of humankind. Bruno Bettelheim Murray Bowen Ronald D. Laing Carl Rogers Virginia Satir Lewis Walberg And to Robert Goulding who could not attend the Conference due to ill health. THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FRED HUNTER, Mayor IRV PICKLER, Mayor Pro Tern MIRIAM KAYWOOD, Councilwoman WILLIAM D. EHRLE, Councilman TOM DALY, Councilman CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92803 December 12 - 16, 1990 THE EVOLUTION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY CONFERENCE, ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER Anahein, California December 12 - 16, 1990 TO ALL IN ATTENDANCE: On behalf of the City of Anaheim, it is a pleasure to welcome The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference to Anaheim on December 12 to 16, 1990. While you are in Anaheim, please take time to enjoy the sights which our city has to offer. We are the home of the California Angels, the Los Angeles Rams and, of course, Disneyland, the "happiest place on earth". In addition, we offer 46 percent of the award-winning re~taurants in Southern California, and nearby are 40 miles of coastline and beaches. Our ideal weather ranges from 65 to 75 degrees. We are proud t o have been selected as the site for The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, and we hope that you will have an opportunity to visit us again. Welcome to Anaheim! Sincerely, FH:st 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, P.O. Box 3222, (714) 999-5166 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR State of California October 31, 1990 I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to all those who have gathered for the "Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference" being sponsored by the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. This conference provides an opportunity for all in attendance to take a critical look toward the future with regards to psychotherapy and its related disciplines. With our nation's rapidly changing demographics, you will be called upon to provide the leadership and innovation for meeting the mental health needs of an increasingly diverse population. During this unique gathering of important leaders in the field of psychotherapy, may you have an opportunity to exchange new ideas and strategies for promoting the future interests of your profession. Please accept my best wishes for a most productive and enjoyable conference. Most cordially, George Deukmejian !Tk Jl1dtorv%. 6~ !?h ~ ~!Tk6~ _._._,_._, (J~ TABLE OF CONTENTS Conference Schedule Wednesday . 3 Thursday.............................................. 9 Friday ................................................. 15 Saturday ............... 0 • 0 • 0 0 0 0 •• 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 •• 0 0 • 0 •••• 0 • 0 • 22 Sunday ....... 0 •• 0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 0 ••••• 0 28 About the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference ................. 0 31 Activities of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation .. 0 0 ••• 0 ••••• 0 0 0 ••• 0 • 39 Exhibitors and Ads 0 •••••• 0 •• 0 • 0 0 0 • 0 •• 0 •• 0 0 0 0 0 0 •• 0 •••••••••••• 0 43 Drawing Winners 0 ••••• 0 0 0 0 •• 0 0 • 0 •••••••• 0 0 ••••• 0 •••• 0 •• 0 ••••• 69 Continuing Education Evaluation Forms Instructions ..................... 0 0 0 •••••••••••••• 0 ••••••• 72 General Evaluation Form ............ 0 0 ••• 0 • 0 ••••••••••••• 73 Workshop Evaluation Forms ...... 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••• 75 Application for Continuing Education Credits ... 0 •••••••••• 0 •• 87 Learning Assessment Questions ............. 0 ••••••••••••• 89 Learning Assessment Answers ........ 0 •••••• 0 ••••••••••••• 93 Needs Assessment Survey .... 0 •••••• 0 0 ••••••••••••••••••• 95 Maps ... 0 •• 0 •••••••••••••• 0 • 0 0 •••• 0 ••• 0 •• 0 • 0 • 0 ••••• 0 •••• 105-106 Personal Schedule ........... 0 0 • • 0 • • • ••••••••••••••••••••• 0 •• 107 THE EVOLUTION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY CONFERENCE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1990 6:30-7:45 a.m. REGISTRATION Exhibit Hall A (CC) 8:00-8:20 a.m. CONVOCATION Arena (CC) 8:30-11 :45 a.m. INVITED ADDRESSES Session 1 MODERATOR: Carol Lankton, M.A. Arena (CC) Jay Haley, M.A. ''Zen and the Art of Therapy'' Discussant: William Glasser, M.D. Abstract: A presentation of the influence upon therapy, particularly Strategic Therapy of Zen Buddhism. Similarities between therapeutic change and spiritual enlightenment are discussed in terms of the relationship between Master and trainee and therapist and client. The use of directives, of riddles, of absurd tasks, and the types of single interventions and paradoxical procedures are discussed. Examples of cases and Zen stories are compared. Zen, systems theory, and Erickson's strategic therapy are brought together. Educational Objectives: {1) To describe a primary influence on therapy {2) To describe similarities between Eastern philosophy and Western therapy {3) To present different and similar theories of change Cloe Madanes, Lie. Psychol. ''Stories of Psychotherapy'' Discussant: Mary Goulding, M.S.W. Abstract: Some new and some very old concepts will be discussed and illustrated with stories of psychotherapy cases. Educational Objectives: {1) To learn ways to motivate people for change {2) To learn how to use fantasy and metaphors to effect change {3) To learn ways to go from hopelessness to optimism and opportunity 3 8:30-11 :30 a.m. WORKSHOPS Workshop 1 A9 - A 10 (CC) Santa Ana Ballroom Rational-Emotive Therapy (REn Albert Ellis, Ph.D. The main principles and most popular techniques of rational-emotive therapy will be presented and discussed. There will be live demonstrations with volunteers from the audience. Educational Objectives: (1) To describe some of the basic principles of RET (2) To describe and be able to use some of the most popular techniques of RET Workshop 2 Pacific Ballroom (Hilton) Treating Adolescent Psychoses Mara Selvini Palazzoli, M.D. Co-Faculty: Dott. Matteo Selvini This workshop will discuss the need for integrating family therapy with individual treatment of the patient. Educational Objectives: (1) To understand the primary importance of beginning with consultation for the whole family (2) To learn about six strategies available for integrating family with individual treatment Workshop 3 California Pavilion (Hilton) Supervision of Psychotherapy of Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders James Masterson, M.D. This workshop will demonstrate the clinical application of developmental, self and object relations theory to psychotherapy with borderline and narcissistic patients- both shorter and longer term. After brief orienting remarks by Dr. Masterson, the participants will present their clinical material for discussion. This material can vary from single interactions to vignettes to longer presentations. Particular attention will be paid to the role of therapeutic neutrality and countertransference. Educational Objectives: (1) To learn therapeutic technique for psychotherapy of borderline and narcissistic patients (2) To learn the relationship of therapeutic neutrality and countertransference to therapeutic technique Workshop 4 A 1 (CC) Anaheim Room Fostering Depth in Client Self-Exploration James F.T. Bugental, Ph.D. It is doubtful any lasting life-changes will result unless clients are able to access their own inner worlds with unusual depth. This workshop - using direct instruction, specific suggestions, and live demonstrations - teaches ways of working for rich inner discovery. Educational Objectives: (1) To argue for the necessity of transferring guidance of interview content to the client and to expand on the theoretical implications of doing so (2) To teach the therapist processes that can be used to effect this transfer and how to monitor and modulate it 4 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1990 Continued Workshop 5 81 - 86 (CC) California Room Multimodal Assessment and Therapy Arnold Lazarus, Ph.D. Co-Faculty: Clifford Lazarus, Ph.D. This workshop will underscore the need to go beyond AFFECT, BEHAVIOR, and COGNITION, and also assess client's IMAGERY, SENSATIONS, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS, and BIO­ LOGICAL issues. By doing so, the result is a comprehensive and versatile framework for "leaving no stone unturned. '' Educational Objectives: (1) To understand the impact of the BASIC J.D. format (2) To learn to draw up Modality Profiles and Structural Profiles to assist in thorough assessment and treatment planning Workshop
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