Diana Kljenak
Assistant Professor
Title: Emotion is a Royal Road to Cognition - Transference and Countertransference in CBT
Biography
Biography: Diana Kljenak
Abstract
Cognitive behaviour 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 as concerned with the therapeutic relationship as other forms of psychotherapy. In this workshop, a basic CBT model will be reviewed. Participants will learn how transference and countertransference can be understood through a CBT lens. Case examples will be used to illustrate how cognitive and behavioural techniques could be effectively used to recognize and manage countertransference. 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.