Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry Stanford University School of Medicine
An existentially informed approach can advance clinical outcomes regardless of the preferred method. In dialogue with Jeffrey Zeig, PhD. Dr. Yalom will discuss elements of his existential approach and his research on group therapy. The program will include Dr. Yalom's latest thinking on living life to its fullest in the face of death.
Dr. Yalom will read excerpts from his upcoming book, "A Matter of Death and Life", and the 6th edition of "The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy" during this session followed by Q&A.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss facing the death of a spouse
Discuss the experience of deep grief
Identify the therapy and overcoming of grief
Describe new developments in group therapy including virtual group therapy
