From Vulnerability to Resource: Integrating Signature Themes in Therapy
Trainer
Miranda Stickler, LMFT AS
Description
Description:
Countertransference is often talked about in the mental health field as something the therapist must manage and keep out of the therapeutic space at all cost. But, what if we could reframe the emotional experience of the therapist as data and when used responsibly, a valuable clinical intervention tool? This training will look at the value of therapist's self-awareness and the ability to use that reflection on purpose in the therapy relationship. Clinicians will learn about the concept of signature themes and parallel process and will gain insight into their own themes and vulnerabilities as a practitioner. The training will discuss regulation techniques for the therapist when their signature theme becomes activated. Questions designed to guide the therapist in evaluating if their emotional experience is data about the clinician, the client, or both. Strategies for intentionally using this information in supervision and in therapy sessions will be taught and demonstrated.
Trainer Bio:
Miranda Stickler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She is currently serving as a Clinical Consultant with Dauphin County Family Based and is actively involved on the panel for Pennsylvania Clinical Training Institute - Family Based Training Center. Miranda's previous work experience in the field includes providing services as a family-based therapist, helping children and adolescents with behavior modification, and outpatient therapy with individuals, couples, and families with both mental health and substance abuse concerns. Specific areas of interest for Miranda include: attachment, relational issues, grief and loss, play therapy, identity and self-esteem, postpartum mental health, and trauma.
Credits Available
1.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
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- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.