Interpersonal Wisdom
Interpersonal Wisdom in Psychotherapy
Interpersonal Wisdom is a term I am using to describe the ways of being in talk therapy that bring about the best results regardless of specific theoretical orientations or preferred working models. It is a common factors approach that draws from existential, interpersonal, psycho-spiritual, and object relations philosophies in order to promote therapeutic excellence.
The core idea of Interpersonal Wisdom is that genuine people make the best therapists. Therapeutic techniques have their place in counseling, but they matter relatively little. Instead, clients respond positively to subtle clues of authenticity as experienced within the therapeutic relationship.
Interpersonal Wisdom allows healing from relationship and resilience rather than fixing from interventions and pills.
I have a blog about Interpersonal Wisdom and other topics of interest here.
In the Interpersonal Wisdom in Psychotherapy Workshop, I try to facilitate a conversation about the following:
Next Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop:
Presenter: Kevin Kervick, MS, LMFT, Idaho Board Approved Supervisor
Friday April 26, 2024
9AM to Noon
Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn
506 W Appleway Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Fee: $50.00 Register below.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration.
Refreshments will not be provided.
Certificates of attendance will be provided at the event.
You may also pay by check made out to Living a Good Life Church at the door. Please let us know you are coming.
The Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop is co-hosted by Living a Good Life Church, an Idaho registered nonprofit corporation. The credit card receipt will come from Living a Good Life Church.
Register for the Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop below:
Interpersonal Wisdom is a term I am using to describe the ways of being in talk therapy that bring about the best results regardless of specific theoretical orientations or preferred working models. It is a common factors approach that draws from existential, interpersonal, psycho-spiritual, and object relations philosophies in order to promote therapeutic excellence.
The core idea of Interpersonal Wisdom is that genuine people make the best therapists. Therapeutic techniques have their place in counseling, but they matter relatively little. Instead, clients respond positively to subtle clues of authenticity as experienced within the therapeutic relationship.
Interpersonal Wisdom allows healing from relationship and resilience rather than fixing from interventions and pills.
I have a blog about Interpersonal Wisdom and other topics of interest here.
In the Interpersonal Wisdom in Psychotherapy Workshop, I try to facilitate a conversation about the following:
- What is Interpersonal Wisdom?
- Can it be learned?
- What do we know about what works in professional helping?
- How do talk therapists diminish their effectiveness?
- What are some common myths and misunderstandings about our work?
- Are there common factors that exist in all great talk therapy?
- What are the specific inter-personally wise capacities that lead to change.
- How can interpersonal wisdom contribute to the making of a better world.
Next Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop:
Presenter: Kevin Kervick, MS, LMFT, Idaho Board Approved Supervisor
Friday April 26, 2024
9AM to Noon
Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn
506 W Appleway Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Fee: $50.00 Register below.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration.
Refreshments will not be provided.
Certificates of attendance will be provided at the event.
You may also pay by check made out to Living a Good Life Church at the door. Please let us know you are coming.
The Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop is co-hosted by Living a Good Life Church, an Idaho registered nonprofit corporation. The credit card receipt will come from Living a Good Life Church.
Register for the Interpersonal Wisdom Workshop below:
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