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PCE2006
7th World Conference for
Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counseling
July 12–16, 2006, Potsdam, Germany
Topic:
Integrative Approaches
Symposia, Paper Sessions, Workshops, Round Table Discussion Groups:
Hans-Jörg Lütgerhorst
Westfälisches Zentrum für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik Herten
Zusammenfassung:
Verhaltensänderungen sind oft schwierig, weil der Patient keinen Zugang zu seinem
verhaltenssteuernden Erleben hat, keine Durchlässigkeit des Erlebens besteht, verfestigte pathomorphe Strukturen vorherrschen oder keine verbale Formulierung des Problems möglich ist. Experienzelle Methoden aus der VT werden vorgestellt, dann Focusing als Methode zur Entfaltung von Kognitionen, Emotionen, Körpersensationen und Imaginationen sowie zur Erzeugung eines
"Aha-Erlebnisses"; die achtsamkeitsbasierte kognitive Therapie ist eine weitere Methode. Diese Methoden dienen der experienziellen Aktualisierung, der Problemklärung sowie der Motivierung zur Einstellungs- und Verhaltensänderung.
Judy Moore
University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, e-mail: judith.moore@uea.ac.uk
Abstract:
"Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and
non-judgementally" (John Kabat-Zinn)
"Just sitting with no deliberate thought" (Zen Master Dogen)
"A generic skill for disengaging from dysfunctional, habitual, self-perpetuating mind
states" (John Teasdale)
Learning to engage more fully with the present moment through the practice of mindfulness has become increasingly popular in the world of cognitive therapy (e.g. Segal, Williams and Teasdale, 2002), but what does this practice have to offer the person-centred approach?
In this workshop the history and aims of mindfulness as a psychological therapy will be briefly described. Participants will then be guided through two specific mindfulness exercises- the
"raisin" exercise and a short form of the "bodyscan". Participants’ experience of these two exercises, as well as any prior experience they might have of other
"mindful" practices (e.g. meditation), will form the basis for discussion of how mindfulness might relate to the developing theory and practice of person-centred therapy.
Reference
Segal, Z.V., Williams, J.M.G. and Teasdale, J.D. (2002) Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Depression New York: Guilford
Renate Motschnig-Pitrik
Dr., Research Lab for Educational Technologies, University of Vienna, Rathausstr. 19/9, 1010 Vienna, Austria,
e-mail: renate.motschnig@univie.ac.at
Abstract:
As neuroscience allows us to look deeper into the functioning of our organisms, it can be used as a means to investigate, confirm, explain, or differentiate psychological theories. In this presentation we aim to view Carl Rogers’s theory of personality and behavior in light of Antonio Damasio’s theories and hypotheses regarding emotions, feelings and conscious thought. The results indicate a tight correspondence of basic concepts and hypotheses such as the actualizing tendency, the vital role of feelings in thought, and the superiority of fluent processes versus strained states in our integrated functioning. Yet, the use of different terminology for basic concepts such as emotions adds complexity to the search for correspondences and has to be handled with utmost care.
Within the last decade, Antonio Damasio has suggested a theory on the role of emotions and feelings in human functioning (Damasio, 1994; 2000; 2000 et al.; 2003). While his theory is based in cognitive neuroscience, it also takes into account aspects of related disciplines such as anthropology, psychology, philosophy and the social sciences, and also considers a phenomenological component based on personal experience. Interestingly, Damasio’s findings appear to match and thus to confirm the visionary theories of personality and behavior of Carl Rogers. Reciprocally, Rogers’s theory complements Damasio’s in supplying the psychological and interpersonal conditions that are necessary and sufficient for the development and maintenance of a trustworthy self as the base for the organization of feelings and meanings.
Jürgen M. Schmitt
Prof., Dr., Freie Universität Berlin, Königin Luise Str. 12, 14195 Berlin,
Germany, fax: +49 30 83853372, e-mail: j.m.schmitt@gmx.de
Abstract:
"Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things." This sentence of the greek philosopher Epictetus is widely quoted in the psychological literature. lt stays, however, in the realm of philosophical ideas, unless it is brought into everyday life. One way to experience the practical psychological benefits that can be derived from Epictetus' insight is ''The work of Byron Katie", which is enjoying increasing popularity in recent years. The Work is a simple yet powerful way to question disturbing cognitions. The usual effects are a relief from inner stress and cognitive restructuring leading to a more sane and balanced view and in consequence to increased well-being. The clear and ordered structure of the process makes it suitable for personal and unsupported use of the client after a brief learning period this Workshop, The work will be demonstrated with volunteers using practical experiential exercises
Robert Waldl
Mag., Coaching und Psychotherapie, Schottenfeldgasse 41/20, 1070 Wien, Austria,
phone & fax: +43 1 524 10 20, mobile: +43 664 233 27 49, e-mail: robert@waldl.com,
Internet: www.coaching-psychotherapie.com
Abstract:
"I would be interested in knowing what were the channels of knowing that enabled you to really learn so deeply of people and
relationships" This was the first question Carl Rogers asked Martin Buber when they met 1957. Today, almost fifty years later, we found evidence that Buber never mentioned the person who influenced him to deal with the central meaning of encounter and relationship between people and who stimulated central terms for his dialogical thinking.
1913 in Vienna, the medical student J.L. Moreno started to experiment with different group settings. He wrote a number of texts, which he all titled Invitation to an encounter. Until his emigration to the USA in 1925, Moreno published pamphlets and booklets, where he dealt with various aspects of relationship and where he first described the living encounter (unmittelbare Begegnung) and healing by encounter.
A historical and philological analysis shows that Morenos influence on Bubers book I and Thou arises on four levels. Firstly, Buber used central ideas, secondly, the architecture of I and Thou is affected by Morenos early thinking, thirdly, there are word by word similarities and moreover, there is a strong correlation between Bubers unpublished motto for I and Thou and Morenos texts.
The arising of interpersonal relationship in Bubers writings in 1918, the time when he met Moreno, was noted, but was not yet seen in context with Morenos thinking. Moreno himself mentioned several times that Buber received the term living Encounter from him, but only now confirmation for this can be presented.
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