Unleash the Therapist Within: Applying Psychotherapy Skills to Elevate Palliative Care Practice

1. Describe how psychological concepts, such as formulation and countertransference, can inform and enrich therapeutic efficacy in palliative care.2. Practice the application of concrete psychologically-informed strategies and techniques to elevate routine palliative care practice.This interactive workshop introduces practitioners to several high-yield psychological concepts that can be incorporated into daily palliative care practice. Participants will develop working knowledge in creating a formulation of a patient's and family's unique psychological composition, which guides interactions more effectively with patients and referring clinicians.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research