Counseling Difficult or Extraordinary Individuals to Achieve Positive Therapeutic Outcomes 
Presented by Jeff Gardere, PhD
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March 17, 2017 (11am to 2pm) in New York City
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The Feeling Good Center of New York is pleased to offer this two-hour workshop presented by Dr. Jeff Gardere.
      
Successful therapeutic outcomes often depend on the quality of the relationship between the clinician and the individual in therapy, but what if the person being counseled is difficult to work with? "Difficult" individuals may exhibit disruptive behaviors such as anger, aggression, and grandiosity or they may be immersed in helplessness and apathy. It is not uncommon for clinicians to struggle with providing effective treatment for such individuals.

In this two-hour conference, Dr. Jeff Gardere will share clinical strategies that help prevent the therapeutic relationship from breaking down and causing damage to the therapist and the person in therapy. Attendees will learn to identify personality traits and behaviors that are considered to be oppositional, angry, or threatening and how they are symptoms of deeper problems that are often mired in vulnerability.

​Attendees will learn to reframe the concept of “difficult” to see the individual in therapy as extraordinary. Dr. Gardere will describe how he identifies these extraordinary individuals as opportunities to learn more about transference, countertransference, and professionalism. He will help attendees understand his use of unconditional positive regard to address DSM-5 diagnoses. Dr. Gardere will also explain the strategies he has developed to increase cooperation in therapy and promote better client outcomes.
This introductory instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:

• Recognize the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to the formation of the difficult or extraordinary individual.
• Demonstrate skills for creating rapport between difficult or extraordinary individuals in therapy and their mental healthcare providers.
• Develop strategies to address transference and countertransference.
• Describe the characteristics and demographics that contribute to difficult and extraordinary individuals in therapy.
• Apply strategies for repairing and maintaining appropriate clinical relationships.

The workshop will take place at our office at 160 Broadway, Suite 1204. The office is big, but not that big, so there is a hard stop at 14 participants!

​Who Is This Training For: 
Like-minded therapists (psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, Psy-RN/PNPs, LMFTs, school counselors) of all levels who want to advance their clinical skills in CBT therapy, as well as to graduate students.

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​WHERE 
160 Broadway, #1204
New York, NY 10038

WHEN
Friday March 17, 2017
from 11am to 2pm 
 
COST
$35.00 

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Meet the Presenter:

Jeff Gardere, PhD earned his doctorate in psychology and philosophy from George Washington University and is one of the most sought-after experts in the field of mental health. In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan, he is an assistant professor and course director of behavioral medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. 
Dr. Gardere, also known as “America’s Psychologist”, has garnered the reputation of being a top motivational and keynote speaker in addition to his work as an empowerment and media coach. He was the host of VH1's "Dad Camp" and the psychologist on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" as well as a regular contributor to Roland Martin's "NewsOne Now" program.
In addition to co-authoring the book Practical Parenting with Montel Williams, his other publications include:
- Love Prescription: Ending the War Between Black Men and Women
- Smart Parenting For African-Americans: Helping Your Kids Thrive in a Difficult World
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Contact Info:
Jeffrey R. Gardere, Ph.D., ABPP
Board Certified Clinical Psychologist
Course Director, Behavioral Medicine
Assistant Professor
230 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Cell – 917-312-4497
Fax – 212-678-1782

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