Holding Complexity and Uncertainty: A Workshop for Therapists on How to Stay Grounded While Supporting Clients Through Shifting Political Climate
- Speaker:
- Irina Wen, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Mar 27, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS150225
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
This workshop is aimed at supporting therapists in navigating challenging situations in therapy related to political uncertainty, stress, and division. We review challenges that may arise, explore various clinical dilemmas, and discuss ways to handle them in authentic, grounded, and ethical ways. Strategies to support therapists and clients are also presented.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Manual - Holding Complexity and Uncertainty (1.6 MB) | 37 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Irina Wen, PhD Related seminars and products
Touchstone Psychology PLLC
Irina Wen, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health and a clinical supervisor at the Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Health, which she helped establish in 2012 and directed between 2014-2019. She is a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor and is passionate about helping people build stronger, more secure connection with themselves and others. Dr. Wen offers trainings in the community on topics related to vicarious trauma and self-care, in addition to trauma assessment and treatment and working with couples. She provides individual and couples therapy, training, and consultation in her private practice, Touchstone Psychology, PLLC.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Irina Wen is the founder and owner of Touchstone Psychology, PLLC. She has an employment relationship with NYU Langone Health and serves as the Executive Director of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Dr. Wen has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Irina Wen is a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Additional Info
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Outline
- Importance of safety and therapeutic alliance in therapy
- Potential challenges that arise in therapy when dealing with political stress and uncertainty
- Neurobiological impact of uncertainty
- Emotional reactions to uncertainty
- Cultural and identity considerations
- Therapist’s self-awareness
- Self-regulation strategies for therapists and clients
- Therapist’s self-disclosure: Considerations and examples
- Strategies to support clients through political uncertainty
- Self-care for therapists and professional support
Objectives
- Determine the importance of safety and alliance in therapy, in the context of political stress and uncertainty.
- Identify potential challenges that arise in therapy sessions due to political stress and uncertainty.
- Identify the neurobiological impacts of uncertainty.
- Develop self-regulation strategies to manage emotional responses.
- Choose strategies to support clients navigating their reactions about political uncertainty while maintaining ethical boundaries.
Target Audience
- Social Workers
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors
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