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When Dr. Dan Gottlieb wrote his thesis on treating test anxiety through Systematic Desensitization by Reciprocal Inhibition, he was a devoted follower of the technique. As such, he thought this method could cure everything. That is, until he treated his first patient who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia 35 years earlier. He was 23 years old at the time.

In this 2-hour continuing education web conference, Dan Gottlieb, PhD will discuss some of what he has learned in his 50 years as a therapist. Dr. Gottlieb will describe what psychotherapy looked like in 1969 near the advent of the behavioral therapy of Joseph Wolpe, to the Family Therapy of Salvador Minuchin, through over 100 new techniques to today.

Dr. Gottlieb will also discuss how several significant traumas shaped his life and his practice. He will discuss how his experience of the therapeutic relationship changed dramatically after he became a quadriplegic 40 years ago. Finally, Dr. Gottlieb will discuss how his career shifted from overvaluing what little he knew to paying homage to everything he doesn’t know. Dr. Gottlieb will describe how that opens the door to greeting patients with an open heart and a curious mind.

This introductory instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:

1. Discuss what psychotherapy looked like 50 years ago.
2. Compare how techniques can be both helpful and harmful.
3. Explain the progression of the field and of the therapist after 5 decades.
4. Describe how our lives are changed by the therapeutic relationship.
5. Prepare to approach new clients with an “open heart and curious mind”.

Statement of program materials accuracy, utility and risks: This program is consistent with the American Psychological Association code of ethics. To the best of the presenter’s knowledge, these observations are accurate and up to date. However, misapplication of these suggestions may not be helpful at best or harmful at worst.

Declaration of conflicts of interest and commercial support: This presenter conducts trainings, provides clinical services and has written books related to the content of this program.

If you have any questions or would like information regarding disability accommodations, please contact us here.

How the Web Conference Works

Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email from GoodTherapy with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable.

To attend the event, registered attendees will log in to the web conference center using a computer or device (smartphone or tablet with internet access) and calling into the teleconference line on a phone. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via their computer or device. Attendees who are logged in to the event center will be able to see the live streaming video and/or document sharing. Alternatively, attendees may dial into the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions.

At the conclusion of this event, participants will receive an email with information about how to request a CE certificate in your GoodTherapy Account. To confirm attendance, participants must enter the start and end codes announced at the beginning and end of the live presentation. Participants will also be prompted to complete an online survey evaluating the event. Participants will need to complete this online survey within six days after the event. Once completed, participants will be able to download a copy of their CE certificate instantly.

If the event is canceled by GoodTherapy, registrants who purchased the event will be notified and the charge for the event will be refunded.

For additional information about this event or our CE grievance procedures, please contact us here.

Continuing Education (CE) Information

2 CE contact hours will be provided by GoodTherapy for attending this web conference in its entirety.

To receive CE credit hours for a recorded event, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Recorded CE events are generally considered “homestudy” by licensing boards.

GoodTherapy is an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within Counseling Services.

GoodTherapy is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.

GoodTherapy.org provider #1352, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. GoodTherapy.org maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 3/30/2019 – 3/30/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.

GoodTherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. GoodTherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. GoodTherapy.org received APA approval in May 2011. Events after 2011 may meet APA requirements for Continuing Education credits.

GoodTherapy, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0395.

GoodTherapy, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0022 and for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0031.

Registration Information

Premium and Pro Membership with GoodTherapy includes access to this web conference at no additional cost. Not yet a member? Sign up for a Premium or Pro Membership, here.

Mental health professionals who are not members can attend this live web conference for $29.95 or access the homestudy recording for $14.95. Sign up here to purchase this CE course and earn a CE certificate.