Experiential therapy / Augustus Y. Napier, PhD. [print]

Instructor's manual available for download on landing page.

Original copyright Allyn and Bacon, ©1998.

Originally included in the VHS series: Family therapy with the experts.

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"In this training video, Augustus Napier demonstrates Experiential Therapy with a couple whose problems have escalated to a matter of life and death. Bill's recent heart attack has sent this couple into crisis mode: Bill doesn't want Pat involved with his health, which triggers Pat's deep-seated rage to boil over, leading Bill to shut down, which in turn further infuriates Pat. Napier highlights the behaviors that they each need to change, then secures a commitment from them both to begin regular couples therapy in order to end the dangerous cycle. You will learn to help clients break down their problems in the here-and-now of the session and offer them new, healthier ways of communicating with each other; gain insight into Napier's style of remaining active and interruptive in the first session with couples, then more quiet and observant in the next few; and develop new ways of relating to your clients that are honest, open, and modeling of relational aspects your clients are currently missing. Intended for students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, and related health professions."