Changing Emotion with Emotion

In honor of Dr. Sue Johnson, whose journey in life ended on April 23 2024, two ICEEFT trainers show the power of the EFT model. EFT is making key specific contributions to the art and science of psychotherapy, our understanding of human strengths and vulnerabilities and the creation of secure empowering relationships. These contributions offer a path forward through the darkness of chaos and uncertainty to a place where we can stand together and find the balance needed to confront our many problems. The future of EFT and its potential to help build a more secure world where we can understand who we are and how we can grow as human beings will be outlined.

A toolbox full of exercises you can immediately apply with clients. Jenny Broersen guides you through an imagination exercise on Schema Therapy & the Healthy Adult.

Embracing uncertainty in order to overcome despair: An experiential-existential point of view This keynote delves into the profound experience of certainty and its inevitable counterpart, uncertainty. When certainty dissolves, we often face existential crises—fear, despair, and isolation. As we confront global challenges like climate change, this uncertainty can feel overwhelming. But there is a paradoxical path to resilience: by deeply rooting ourselves in existence and embracing the uncertainties that threaten us, we can find new meaning, courage, and wisdom. Discover how connecting beyond ourselves can empower us to face the state of our world with bravery.

The Science of Sex in Long-Term Relationships In this talk, sex educator Emily Nagoski describes a transformative approach to “low desire.” Based on the most current science, this talk offers three actionable ideas for helping clients sustain (or rebuild!) a sexual connection in a long-term relationship by shifting focus from desire to pleasure and strategies to co-create it.

Brain mechanisms for certainty, uncertainty and hope: a neuropsychoanalytic perspective In this presentation, Mark Solms describes the pivotal role that is played in memory and voluntary and involuntary actions by the processing of certainty and uncertainty regarding expectations. These memory and action mechanisms will be discussed in relation to brain mechanisms for emotion, with a special focus on hopeful expectations. Finally, these issues will be linked to the process of psychotherapy.

A toolbox full of exercises you can immediately apply with clients. Jenny Broersen guides you through an imagination exercise on Schema Therapy & the Healthy Adult.

A toolbox full of exercises you can immediately apply with clients. Anne-Marie Claassen guides you through an exercise on Schema Therapy & the Healthy Adult: Narrative Future Visualization.

In this Psyflix Masterclass, Anke explains how CBT for PTSD works: how do you address the core cognitions resulting from PTSD (such as "the world is dangerous" and "others are not to be trusted")? It is an evidence-based treatment that is not widely provided in the Netherlands but deserves greater recognition. Join this masterclass and learn about this method, which is frequently used abroad to treat PTSD. Anke is renowned worldwide for her research into PTSD and its treatment.

Mental health challenges among adolescents in the UK, and many other countries, have surged over the past decade, with a particularly sharp rise among teenage girls. One factor that stands out is the rapid increase in social media usage, with currently 87% of UK teens aged 12-15 active on these platforms (Ofcom survey, 2022). While the debate on causation continues, numerous studies point to a significant link between social media use and mental health issues. Social media can offer community and connection, but it can also have a darker side. In this insightful masterclass, Dr Jon Goldin will delve into both the risks and benefits of social media on the mental health of young people. He will explore: - The potential detrimental effects of social media - The benefits of online social engagement - How to recognize the impact of social media on patients - Strategies to mitigate negative effects

Existential therapy is one of the most established psychotherapeutic approaches, originating in the 1920s and 1930s. In this video, we explore fundamental life questions such as the meaning of existence, making choices, and our relationships with others. We delve into themes such as freedom, limitations, and the search for meaning. Additionally, we provide practical examples and case studies, as well as suggestions for further reading to deepen your understanding of existential psychotherapy.

In this video, Juliette provides you with a brief introduction to Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals (EFT-I), followed by an insightful overview of five client sessions that address specific key issues within EFT.

Masterclass 1: The development of EFT and relational empathy for deepening affect Rhonda Goldman is a renowned expert in the field of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She has extensive experience in developing and teaching therapeutic approaches that focus on deepening affect and relational empathy. Her insights and knowledge will help us develop a deep understanding of EFT and the importance of empathy in therapy practice.

This is the first session after Frank went away for 2 weeks. 6 months after therapy began. At the beginning of this session, Indie seems to be doing well. It also emerges that Indie has been using cocaine and seems to dismiss this as a minor slip-up.

The concept of "Moral Injury" was explicitly brought into the limelight by Prof. Brett Litz in his 2009 seminal paper. Moral dilemmas recur frequently in the consulting room with veterans and others. An example of a moral dilemma is as a veteran witnessing sexual abuse and at the same time having the desire to shoot the perpetrator to end this unpleasant scene. The unpleasantness of such a moral dilemma is that both outcomes contradict one's moral compass. After such a dilemma - with whichever outcome - patients experience a gnawing sense of guilt, and if this guilt is not explicitly addressed, this feeling will continue to trouble the patient for life.

Masterclass 2: Changing emotion with emotion Les Greenberg is a leading figure in the world of psychology and psychotherapy. With more than four decades of experience and expertise in emotion-focused approaches, Greenberg has had a lasting impact on the way we understand and work with emotions in the therapeutic setting.

In this session, Frank addresses the sudden loss of his father in a car accident, a traumatic experience with a profound effect on how he goes through life. Gradually they come to his fear of intimacy with others.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Anthony Bateman demonstrates how to help clients feel at ease in an online MBT session.

In this first session between Frank Yeomans and Indie, Frank explains what personality disorder is and how it may be related to Indie's depression, and how he experiences problems in multiple areas of life: 1. emotionally (fluctuating emotions), 2. relationships (intense relationships), 3. behavior (drug use, promiscuity), 4. confusion about one's own identity

In this first video of THE NET TAPES, Dr. Elisabeth Kaiser discusses the history of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and what it means exactly. She also explains how NET works and how it can be applied to people with trauma.

During the Grief Tapes, we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series you will see how Dr. Geert Smid treats a patient live and applies grief therapy (BEPP-TG).

In this third session of the Trauma Tapes, Ruud Jongedijk guides Victoria through a narrative exposure. Victoria tells about a traumatic experience of abuse by her father (a stone in her lifeline). Then she tells about her liberation (a flower), releasing a lot of emotion. Her grandmother turned out to be a very important source of support in her life. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this tenth and final session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Berthold Gersons guides Victoria through a BEPP session focused on meaning-making. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this director's cut, Ruud Jongedijk looks back at three NET sessions he had with both Hans and Victoria during the week of the Trauma Tapes. Ruud discusses the various elements of NET therapy, including the lifeline, working through stones and flowers and reading the traumatic story to the patient. The life line, working through flowers, reading the traumatic story aloud and the final reporting in a life booklet are unique elements of NET.

During this second session, Laurian and Lisanne go deeper into the traumatic memories and images. Central to these memories is a sense of of powerlessness. The SUD decreases gradually, and by the end of the session Lisanne is even able to say: "I can handle it".

The introduction between therapist and patient has already taken place, this is one of the first therapy sessions. In this session, Dawn starts to develop her treatment plan with Anne. They agreed together to start formulating a goal around her problematic anger outbursts (self-destructive behavior). Dawn uses the intervention 'transference tracers' to create a dynamic formulation with Anne. A jointly prepared treatment plan with the accompanying dynamic formulation is an important step in increasing epistemic confidence.

During this director’s cut of expert’s perspective Josette ten Have-de Labije provides you with more insight into her choices as a therapist, illustrated through fragments of key turning points in the therapy sessions with Richard.

With Esther Haaijema, Wendy Weijts and Valentyna Parobii

On November 30 and December 7, Psyflix hosted 2 master classes given by experts Anneke Vinke and Dr. Julie Selwyn on the specific issues that can accompany adoption, how to recognize it and how to discuss/treat it. Adoption is a niche topic and these women make it accessible and tangible for us in the therapy room. This is part one of this wonderful series.

On November 30 and December 7, Psyflix hosted 2 master classes given by experts Anneke Vinke and Dr. Julie Selwyn (English) on the specific issues that can accompany adoption, how to recognize it and how to discuss/treat it. Adoption is a niche topic and these women make it accessible and tangible for us in the therapy room. This is part two of this wonderful series.

In this webinar, prof. dr. Geert van Hove, Kamiel Zijderveld, and Rianne Dekker tell us more about how to treat patients who have a mental disability. They explain how you can give this group of patients therapy in an online setting, and the important points to keep in mind when doing so.

In this webinar, dr. Tanja Su, Esther van Elswijk, and prof. dr. Anne Margriet Pot provide insight into online therapeutic treatment of elderly patients. Supporting research evidence is discussed as well as the challenges that accompany the online treatment of these patients, who are often less digitally apt than younger patients. In addition insight is provided into online diagnostic assessment and treatment of elderly individuals.

In this roleplay Dr. Suzanne Levy shows how to discuss the attachment problems underlying behavioral problems of the adolescent. The roleplay involves a conversation between father, son and mother with the therapist in the lead.

With Arjan Videler

Hanneke Schaap provides an introduction to the scientific basis of the role of religion and meaning in the treatment of psychological issues. Additionally, she offers clear guidelines for religion and meaning-sensitive treatment.

Mental health challenges among adolescents in the UK, and many other countries, have surged over the past decade, with a particularly sharp rise among teenage girls. One factor that stands out is the rapid increase in social media usage, with currently 87% of UK teens aged 12-15 active on these platforms (Ofcom survey, 2022). While the debate on causation continues, numerous studies point to a significant link between social media use and mental health issues. Social media can offer community and connection, but it can also have a darker side. In this insightful masterclass, Dr Jon Goldin will delve into both the risks and benefits of social media on the mental health of young people. He will explore: - The potential detrimental effects of social media - The benefits of online social engagement - How to recognize the impact of social media on patients - Strategies to mitigate negative effects

This e-learning is accredited by: FGzPt, NIP-EL, NVP, VSR, LV-POH, and V&V. Start the e-learning by clicking the yellow "start e-learning" button. In this webinar, Prof. Dr. Hedwig van Bakel and Drs. Marja Rexwinkel discuss the theoretical foundations of Infant Mental Health. They emphasize the importance of a holistic view of Infant Mental Health issues. They advise against premature pathologizing and support their points with examples from their own work.

With Elsa van den Broek

With Joy Oonk

With Arjan Videler

In this first session between Frank Yeomans and Indie, Frank explains what personality disorder is and how it may be related to Indie's depression, and how he experiences problems in multiple areas of life: 1. emotionally (fluctuating emotions), 2. relationships (intense relationships), 3. behavior (drug use, promiscuity), 4. confusion about one's own identity

After undergoing two months of therapy, a crucial session unfolds where the patient's emotions flare up, directed at the therapist. The catalyst for this outburst is the news of Frank's upcoming two-week absence, during which another therapist will be taking over. Throughout the session, Frank adeptly handles the patient's anger and unravels the underlying issue—the deep-seated fear of abandonment. Superficial reassurances prove ineffective in addressing this profound concern.

Frank discusses the relationship between Indie and Martijn, a man he recently met and with whom he would like to have a relationship.

With Pieternel Dijkstra, Aerjen Tamminga, and Bram van der Boom

In this seventh session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Dr. Berthold Gersons zooms in on the emotion of grief and the first traumatic experience that forms the kink in Victoria's lifeline. Victoria came to her father in the Netherlands from Poland at a young age and was beaten with a belt while reading Dutch to him. -Dutch with English subtitles-

In this director's cut, Prof. Dr. Berthold Gersons looks back on his BEPP sessions with Hans and Victoria. He places the traumas of both in a broader life story, giving meaning to the traumas within the patients' life course. He zooms in on both patients' first traumatic experience that forms a kink in the life line and is accompanied by grief.

In this video Else Ludden shows how to make an arm cataleptic - this can be used for different symptoms that can occur with FND. Example when someone suffers from a trembling arm, but also when people walk and make involuntary movements with the arms. In this video we follow Roy, in whom FND manifests as seizure-like decreased control of his legs.

In this video, Else shows how to make the whole body cataleptic. You use this when people can stand on their cataleptic legs, but still make a lot of unexpected movements or uncontrolled movements. Walking becomes more difficult because of this.

During this experts perspective, Quin van Dam will give you more insight into his choices as a therapist, illustrated by fragments of pivotal moments in the therapy sessions with Richard.

In this session, Drs. Edith Tjoa discusses the case that forms the basis for the continuation of the series.

In this second session of the BEPP series, prof. dr. Berthold Gersons shows how to guide a patient through an imaginal exposure.

In this webinar, Graham Taylor shows how to combine schema therapy and EMDR with complex cases. Graham Taylor has many years of experience in applying different forms of therapy with this population of patients.

In this seventh session of the Trauma Tapes, Prof. Dr. Berthold Gersons zooms in on the emotion of grief and the first traumatic experience that forms the kink in Victoria's lifeline. Victoria came to her father in the Netherlands from Poland at a young age and was beaten with a belt while reading Dutch to him. -Dutch with English subtitles-

Prof. Ad de Jongh looks back on his sessions with Victoria in this director's cut. Ad shows exactly what he does, explaining his choices during the sessions. Ad de Jongh also talks about the similarities and differences between EMDR and EMDR 2.0, and the importance of working memory theory in the latter.

During this session, Laurian Hafkemeijer gives you more insight into her choices as a therapist, illustrated by clips of important tipping points in the therapy sessions with Lisanne.

In this first video of THE NET TAPES, Dr. Elisabeth Kaiser discusses the history of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) and what it means exactly. She also explains how NET works and how it can be applied to people with trauma.

In this webinar, prof. dr. Geert van Hove, Kamiel Zijderveld, and Rianne Dekker tell us more about how to treat patients who have a mental disability. They explain how you can give this group of patients therapy in an online setting, and the important points to keep in mind when doing so.

In this webinar prof. dr. Vikram Patel from Harvard University shares insight into the contribution of telehealth to global mental health through facilitating in the global dermand of psychotherapy.

In this webinar, dr. Tanja Su, Esther van Elswijk, and prof. dr. Anne Margriet Pot provide insight into online therapeutic treatment of elderly patients. Supporting research evidence is discussed as well as the challenges that accompany the online treatment of these patients, who are often less digitally apt than younger patients. In addition insight is provided into online diagnostic assessment and treatment of elderly individuals.

In this series, you will learn about the existing and future clinical applications of VR. In this first masterclass, Albert "Skip" Rizzo will explain what virtual reality is and how it can be used for therapeutic purposes. A number of previews from existing VR applications will be shown.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Anthony Bateman demonstrates how to assist clients in the 'pretend mode' by tackling the low level of mentalisation.

In this roleplay, prof. dr. Anthony Bateman demonstrates how to help clients feel at ease in an online MBT session.

In this roleplay, psychotherapist Remco van der Wijngaart demonstrates the chair excercise using three different chairs and client roles. He also shows how to do this technique online.

In this masterclass, you'll gain insight into some of the most innovative and unusual techniques used in psychotherapy today. Drawing on his extensive experience as a clinician and researcher, Dr. Akhtar will guide you through a range of interventions designed to help you better connect with your clients and achieve lasting change. From psychodrama and bibliotherapy to music and dance therapy, this masterclass covers a wide range of approaches that you can use to engage with clients and help them overcome their challenges.

This e-learning is based on a webinar by prof. dr. Sue Johnson and Karin Wagenaar. During this e-learning, you will learn more about guiding Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in an online setting. The speakers will give a solid foundation of theory and practical examples which you can use in your own therapy.

In this roleplay, Limor Navot en prof. dr. David Bernstein demonstrate how to deal with the self-aggrandizer modus and agression as part of a narcisistic personality disorder using schematherapeutic techniques.

In this Sue Johnson's 11th session with Allison, they address her depression and anxiety attacks, possibly as a result of discussing the traumatic experiences. They then go back to memories of events from which Allison has concluded 'I don't matter', and Sue guides client Allison through an imagery. In which she comes to Allison's vulnerability, and also appreciates how brave and strong she has been during her childhood. At the end, Allison comes to the realisation that her depression is actually grief and sorrow that she has been hiding away for a very long time, which can now come out and be acknowledged. Sue Johnson is the founder of EFT, and has also developed a variant for individual therapy: EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy). In EFIT, current and past relationships are explored, with the aim of helping clients cope with traumatic events and current anxieties, and giving clients the skills they need to maintain meaningful, long-term relationships.

The cumulatieve probability technique is an effective intervention when the client overestimates the probability of a catastrophic event from occurring. With this technique, you help the client to make probability estimates of different possible events.

Masterclass 1: The development of EFT and relational empathy for deepening affect Rhonda Goldman is a renowned expert in the field of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). She has extensive experience in developing and teaching therapeutic approaches that focus on deepening affect and relational empathy. Her insights and knowledge will help us develop a deep understanding of EFT and the importance of empathy in therapy practice.

Masterclass 2: Changing emotion with emotion Les Greenberg is a leading figure in the world of psychology and psychotherapy. With more than four decades of experience and expertise in emotion-focused approaches, Greenberg has had a lasting impact on the way we understand and work with emotions in the therapeutic setting.

Masterclass 3: Markers and Tasks - Dealing with self-criticism, self-interruption, and unresolved issues. Psyflix presents the Person-Centered Experiential Therapy Masterclass Series: 'Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)' As a speaker and instructor, Imke Herrmann has conducted masterclasses and workshops worldwide, sharing her knowledge and expertise with other mental health professionals.

In this demonstration dr. Suzanne Levy assists to convert initial treatment goals into applicable relationship goals for Attachment Based Family Treatment (ABFT).

In this roleplay, psychotherapist Remco van der Wijngaart demonstrates the chair excercise using three different chairs and client roles. He also shows how to do this technique online.

In this demonstration dr. Tim Wind guides progressive muscle relaxation. Research has provided supportive evidence for the effectiveness of this simple technique in reducing anxiety, depression and stress as well as the promotion of general wellbeing.

In this third session of the BEPP series, prof. dr. Berthold Gersons shows how to use writing and memorable objects in BEPP therapy, the help a patient process their trauma.

In this role-play, Josette ten Have works with the patient to uncover the emotional neglect she experienced in her past and helps her get in touch with the painful emotions this caused in her.

During the Grief Tapes we focus on recognizing and treating grief. In this studio series you will see how Prof. Dr. Paul Boelen treats a patient and how exposure can help with grief.

Prof. Dr. Kees Korrelboom is the originator of Competitive Memory Training (COMET), a technique that has been proven to be effective with clients suffering from persistent low self-esteem. With this technique, memories are re-experienced which activate the positive qualities of the client.

In this third online group therapy session the demonstration group comes to a close. Intimacy and parting ways are themes that are discussed. As is typical in a termination stage, the group is back to discuss the difficult event from the first meeting, this time exploring feelings of guilt and shame. The dilemma between taking care of oneself and paying attention to other people's needs is in the center. This dilemma accompanies any relationships and is dealt better in groups than in individual treatment. Dr. Weinberg exemplifies how to work with termination in online groups.

This e-learning is based on a webinar by prof. dr. Sue Johnson and Karin Wagenaar. During this e-learning, you will learn more about guiding Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in an online setting. The speakers will give a solid foundation of theory and practical examples which you can use in your own therapy.

In this demonstration dr. Suzanne Levy assists to convert initial treatment goals into applicable relationship goals for Attachment Based Family Treatment (ABFT).

In this roleplay Dr. Suzanne Levy shows how to discuss the attachment problems underlying behavioral problems of the adolescent. The roleplay involves a conversation between father, son and mother with the therapist in the lead.

How do you create a positive bond between yourself and your partner? In this video, the first two stages of EFT are explained and illustrated through a demonstration. Afterwards, Dr. Marlene Best and Dr. Sue Johnson discuss the therapy session with each other, so you can get some tips from it as well.

In the second video, Dr. Marlene Best and Dr. Sue Johnson look at a couple where both individuals have not yet been able to process their past trauma. For example, Lisa has a past where she was sexually and emotionally abused. How do you restructure the bond between these two individuals? Watch Dr. Marlene Best get started and apply EFT during this session.

During this session you will learn more about Attachment Based Family Treatment (ABFT) and you will be provided with a lot of theory and practical examples in order to gain first-hand experience.

A toolbox full of exercises you can immediately apply with clients. Jenny Broersen guides you through an imagination exercise on Schema Therapy & the Healthy Adult.

The Science of Sex in Long-Term Relationships In this talk, sex educator Emily Nagoski describes a transformative approach to “low desire.” Based on the most current science, this talk offers three actionable ideas for helping clients sustain (or rebuild!) a sexual connection in a long-term relationship by shifting focus from desire to pleasure and strategies to co-create it.