Diana Kljenak
University of Toronto, Canada
Title: Emotion is a royal road to cognition: Transference and counter transference in CBT
Biography
Biography: Diana Kljenak
Abstract
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapy used to effectively treat a number of mental health disorders. Traditionally, CBT has been thought of as a treatment modality that is technique-based and not concerned with the therapeutic relationship than other forms of psychotherapy. In this workshop, a basic CBT model will be reviewed. Participants will learn how transference and counter transference can be understood through a CBT lens. Case examples will be used to illustrate how cognitive and behavioral techniques could be effectively used to recognize and manage counter transference. Participants will be able to practice these techniques in pairs. They will be able to reflect on the use of these techniques in their own practice regardless of their preferred psychotherapeutic modality.