Image Transformation Therapy: Dual Treatment for Trauma and Addiction to Enhance Self-Gift

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Description: 
Discover the transformative potential of Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT), a powerful approach initially developed by Dr. Robert Miller for EMDR therapy and impulse control disorders. Over time, ImTT has evolved into a comprehensive method for treating trauma, addiction, and other mental health challenges. This workshop aims to introduce you to ImTT and The Survival Model of Psychodynamics and provide a clear understanding of their applications in treating trauma and addiction. Additionally, it will explore how these methods can be integrated with a Catholic approach to help individuals overcome barriers and fully express their self-gift.

Category of Education: D1.1 Assessment/ Evaluation, Intervention

Intended Audience: 

• Psychologists
• Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors

Content Learning Level: Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the key elements of Image Transformation Therapy, The Survival Model of Psychodynamics, and the Feeling-State Addiction Protocol.
2. Apply the PTR/P (Pain/Terror Release Protocol), FSAP (Feeling-State Addiction Protocol), and IDP (Image Deconstruction Protocol), IFP (Image Feeling Protocol) protocols in clinical practice.
3. Explain how to integrate the material presented within a Catholic framework of freedom of self-gift.

Schedule:

• Hour 1: Lecture on the core concepts of Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) and the Survival Model of Psychodynamics. Topics include: Feeling-States PTR/P (Pain/Terror Release Protocol) IDP/IFP (Image Deconstruction Protocol/Image Feeling Protocol) FSAP (Feeling-State Addiction Protocol) Catholic integration.
• Last 30 Minutes: Live demonstration with a volunteer.