About the course...
Join us to hear Dr. Richard Harrison speak on the use of self in therapy and its role in the prevention of vicarious trauma for therapists. This interview & presentation is designed especially for therapists in their first decade of practice who are looking to build a fulfilling career while protecting against vicarious trauma. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and teaching, Dr. Harrison will explore the role of the therapist’s use of self in meaningful therapeutic work. Topics will include authenticity, self-disclosure, emotional presence, boundaries, and the impact of long-term clinical work on the therapist. The presentation will also include a clinical case discussion exploring the emotional realities of therapeutic work and the therapist’s use of self in practice.
Dr. Richard Harrison, Ph.D., R.Psych
Richard Harrison, is a Registered Psychologist and Certified AEDP Therapist and Supervisor with 25 years experience as a clinician, educator, and group facilitator. He was trained and supervised in AEDP by Diana Fosha and was honored to be invited to teach alongside her at AEDP Immersion Courses in Vancouver and London, England. Richard is also a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. He maintains a full clinical caseload with individuals and couples at the Vancouver Couple & Family Institute and teaches and supervises graduate students in the Counselling Psychology and Psychiatry departments at the University of British Columbia. He enjoys leading workshops on AEDP, EFT, and The Self of the Therapist, and he has authored publications on psychotherapy, therapist self-care, and supervision in professional journals, including “Nurturing Professional Transformance through AEDP Supervision” in the Transformance Journal. As a supervisor and presenter, Richard is valued for his warmth, clarity, and depth of commitment. He genuinely delights in helping people grow and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
The Use of Self in Therapy: Preventing Vicarious Trauma for Therapists
We hope you can join us! Have questions? Please contact Dr. Allyson Smith (613) 806-2107 [email protected] And consider joining us for the full series! Please contact Allyson for details. $59.00
$59.00