In this video Bob Cooke TSTA looks at the idea of Integrative Psychotherapy- it’s theory- models and methods.
the Integrative psychotherapy model that Bob describes in this video is taken from Richard Erskine’s ideas of integration and Integrative Psychotherapy.
Client assessment
In this video Bob Cooke TSTA and Rory Lee Oakes discuss how therapists do initial assessments with their clients. This video is aimed at beginning Psychotherapists, and will also be useful for the more experienced Psychotherapists. Bob is a founding director of the Manchester Institute psychotherapy and is also the overall trainer of the transactional analysis training at the Institute.
Supervision training courses and defence mechanisms.
Supervision training courses ,and Psychotherapy training courses ,whether they have a major Humanistic or Psychodynamic stance, will be concerned with the teaching of the defence mechanisms of the client population, in the therapy process, and the defence mechanisms of the Supervisee in the supervision population.
Clients when coming to Psychotherapy ,and Supervisee’s when entering their Supervision may errect, and maintain, if possible, their defence mechanisms.
In Psychotherapy these defence mechanisms are established by the client to maintain their own Script, and their sense of reality; and of course to keep the psychotherapist at bay ,and out of connection or relationship with themselves. in Supervision the Supervisee may, out of their awareness,errect similar defence mechanisms as the ones that the clients operate from within the therapeutic process.
Such Defence mechanisms are;
Denial
Projection
Projective Identification
Dissociation
Regression
Compartmentalisation
Splitting
in transactional analysis psychotherapy other defences include any of the Injunctions, Drivers, Games, Rackets and any other mechanisms to maintain their Script plan. As these defence mechanisms are unconscious it is important that the Therapist, within the Therapy process interprets and confronts them. In the Supervision process it is also important that the Supervisor helps the Supervisee ,to become aware of some of the defence mechanisms that they might be employing within the Supervisory process. And in terms of Parallel Process, how they may also be using the same unconscious defence mechanisms ,to keep out of relationship with their own clients in the own therapeutic process.
Indeed this shows how important the Supervisor is within the supervision encounter. It’s vitally important then that the Supervision courses, include in the syllabus ,the teaching of defence mechanisms, parallel process, and how to work with unconscious communication. For it is the Supervision and training that provides the competent Supervisee’s and Supervisors of today.
Bob Cooke 2013
Working with the Vulnerable self
This video is for Psychotherapists who will be working with clients within the therapeutic process, and specifically working with the vulnerabilities of their clients. In this video Bob Cooke talks through his keynote presentation about vulnerability, and the methodology of how to come alongside the vulnerability of the client population.
This keynote presentation, was first presented by Bob Cooke at a MIP seminar in October 2013
Sexual feelings in Psychotherapy-
In this video Bob Cooke TSTA and Rory Lee Oakes ,discuss what is meant by the Erotic Transference? How do Psychotherapists deal with this phenomena in the service of a Relational Psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy Case study
In this video Bob Cooke TSTA will be talking about the Psychotherapy case study, that students who have completed the four-year Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy course at the Manchester Institute will be eligible to complete. This case study is the first part of the process towards gaining the Certificate in Transactional Analysis, awarded by the European Association of Transaction Analysis, and recognised by the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy.
Integrative Psychotherapy – Richard Erskine
In this video Richard Erskine is talking about the Philosophy of Integrative Psychotherapy.
Growing Through Shame
Michael Sallas starts by saying that shame is something we humans try to avoid. We naturally avoid physical and emotional pain by distracting ourselves, compartmentalising things and making ourselves feel numb. He asks the question ‘How can we grow if we don’t feel a certain level of discomfort?’
When we walk through shame, when we feel vulnerable it could be the start of a new beginning. If you take full responsibility for who you are and what decisions you have made, you really can start to work things out.
Loss and Bereavement Certificate
In this video Karen Burke and Bob Cooke TSTA talk about the Loss and Bereavement Certificate that Karen runs at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy. This five-day Certificate run over four months, is very popular,and runs twice a year. Karen talks specifically about what is taught in each of the modules. As well as some of her thoughts concerning the certificate.
Anger: Is Yours Out of Control?
Do you need help dealing with your anger? Is your anger getting out of control?
Aristotle the Greek Philosopher over 2000 years ago wrote in the Art of Rhetoric;
‘’Anybody can be angry, that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and for the right purpose and in the right way, that is not within everybody’s power- that is not easy.’’
He is not saying that you must never be angry is he? It can be constructive in certain situations. Anger is a normal healthy emotion in response, for example, to a threat, insult or betrayal. He is saying however that you need to learn how to be angry in the right way; In an appropriate, healthy positive way. If you are finding it difficult to keep your anger under control then it’s time to do something about it.
‘’Being angry isn’t a problem in itself’’ say the charity Mind. ‘’It’s how you deal with it’’
When something makes us angry our bodies release adrenaline to prepare your body to face the threat or to run away (fight or flight). This gives our body energy. When we release this energy through expressing our anger it usually is inappropriate and unconstructive. It can make a situation much worse not better. Anger can harm the people in your life and it can harm you as well.
Anger and its problems
When you have unexpressed anger it can cause problems in your relationships. If you hold onto your anger but then let it go at inappropriate times or in ways that are not safe for those around you then it will impact on your health and your relationships. Anger can lead to mental health issues such as depression, eating disorders and self –harm. It can also lead to high blood pressure as well as heart and digestive problems.
Anger Management
Dealing with your anger is both a short term and long term project.
To begin
If you learn to recognise what sets off or triggers your anger it can really help. Start by writing a diary about each time you feel angry. Reflect on how you felt and what happened to make you feel that way. You may begin to see patterns emerge. Think about what your warning signs are; be mindful of your body when you begin to feel angry; you tense up, your heart beats faster and your breathing gets quicker. Do you start to wave your arms about? You can train yourself to pick up on these signs. When they happen you can then at the very least take a moment to take a deep breath or if appropriate remove yourself from the situation to give yourself a chance to calm down.
Try being more assertive and express how you feel. Start your sentence with ‘I feel angry with you because….’ If you can talk about your anger in an assertive way then people will focus on you and why you are angry and not on your anger itself.
For the long term…
Once you have begun to recognise your triggers and you are able to calm yourself down you could look at ways of managing your anger in the long term.
Getting plenty of exercise, sleeping well and eating healthily will all help you in your journey towards controlling your anger. If you feel you need help then you could talk to your GP. You could also consider attending an anger management course which most probably will be a mix of one to one and group sessions.
Talking to a trained psychotherapist can help you unravel the reasons why you are feeling angry, and provide you with the strategies to deal with your anger appropriately. Here at Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy we have experienced counsellors and therapists who can help you with your anger management. Our emphasis is on friendliness and providing a safe and warm environment. You can phone the Institute on: 0161-862-9456 to book your initial assessment or contact us via email.
