WORKSHOP TITLE: Transforming Anger and Resistance in the Initial Interview SPEAKER: Shawn Christopher Shea, M.D. LENGTH: One and One-Half Hours Objectives: Be able to creatively transform angry encounters into meaningful interactions Be able to utilize Leston Haven's "counter-projective" technique for deflecting guardedness and suspiciousness Be able to utilize content, process, and sidetracking techniques for transforming resistance Be able to describe and utilize practical strategies for handling awkward personal inquiries about the clinician's religious beliefs, sexual history, or other questions asked to put the clinician "on-the-spot". What Others are Saying: "The workshop material was absolutely the best that I have experienced. Dr. Shea proved to be a dynamic lecturer with an ability to present practical material with great attention to individual learning needs." Kenneth D. Jones, Substance Abuse Counselor Back to Workshop Index Link to Next Workshop