In this Podcast, Fabrice and David answer the question: What is therapeutic resistance? You will find out that therapeutic resistance is NOT what you were taught in graduate school or read about in the writings of Sigmund Freud! You will also discover why overcoming therapeutic resistance can be the key to high-speed, dramatic recovery for many depressed and anxious individuals.
Dr. Burns illustrates his new T.E.A.M. Therapy approaches with a dramatic vignette involving a violent, depressed and suicidal drug addict who challenges and attacks Dr. Burns repeatedly during a group therapy session at a hospital in Philadelphia.
Can you please make this available on iTunes.
Will do so in a week or so. We have been waiting until we have six of more in the pipeline, and two are now being prepared, so should be soon! david
Hi Dr Burns. A simple question. I am therapist, How do I get over my desire to help?
Hi Kevin, Thanks, great question! I’d suggest one of the online TEAM Training classes offered at http://www.feelinggoodinstitute.com. Also, individual supervision can be a great help, with a focus on specific interactions with patients that are problematic. Also, I’ve done techniques similar to a Cost-Benefit Analysis with folks in our groups, and that seems to help. In fact, you could simply make a list of at least ten HUGE benefits of helping, along with what this shows about you that’s positive and awesome. Then you can decide if you want to continue or change! All the best, David
Couldn’t help but notice that you were as empathic as Dr. Stirling Morey (whom you had admired) with Benny. You even connected on a spiritual level like Stirling had done when you connected Benny’s outlook to Buddhism. I cried so much when he opened up about his grandfather’s suicide. I truly admire your humility in recognizing qualities in less experienced persons, and you follow through and adopt those qualities. Good for you! Great job!
Thanks, Marlene! Appreciate your thoughtful comments. david
Hi David, thanks for all your work. It has been very helpful.
You mention That doing homework is essential to recovery from anxiety and depression. Any homework you recommend? I am going to buy a few of your books and have the worksheets from the Neil sattin podcast. Anything else that will benefit?
It depends on the type of problem you are working on. I can work up an answer, perhaps, if you want to tell me! david
Hi David,
happy to tell you.
I am struggling with the ostracism I receive/perceive because I dont drink. My father was a drug addict so I dont want to drink to feel accepted.
I feel self conscious and like I am not good enough because of my choice.
I wrote a rationale but thought it would clog your page up as it is pretty long but if it’s ok for me to post it here just let me know.
Thsnks
Seems like you’ve made a great choice! Most people would be beating up on themselves for drinking, but of course social pressures can be pretty intense. Way to go! Warmly, david