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“...And It’s All Your Fault!”
Mastering the Art of
Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy
David Burns, M.D.
 Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy (CIT) is a new treatment
model developed by Dr. Burns to help patients deal with anger, resolve conflicts, and develop more satisfying personal relationships. CIT differs from cognitive-behavior
therapies in both theory and in treatment techniques. CIT is based on the idea that the individual in conflict feels alienated and yearns for more satisfying, rewarding
relationships. At the same time, darker and more devious motives compete with the desires for intimacy and understanding. Clinically, failure to address these darker
motives can lead to errors in case conceptualization, stiff patient resistance, and treatment failure.
CIT is based on three simple ideas:
- We create our own interpersonal reality. A patient may complain “My husband won’t express his feelings” or “My boss never listens” or “My sister always criticizes me.” A close examination of these
interactions frequently reveals that the patient provokes the very behavior that he or she is complaining about so vigorously.
- We are unaware of our own role in the conflict and feel convinced that we are innocent victims and that “it’s all your fault.” We resist examining ways we contribute
to interpersonal problems because we believe we are “right” and are convinced that the other person is the whole problem.
- We all have far more power than we think to change troubled relationships - but there is a price to be paid. We need to focus on our own attitudes and behaviors instead of trying to change the other person.
In this workshop, Dr. Burns will illustrate a basic flexible approach that can be used to treat patients with a wide range of relationship conflicts. You will learn strategies for dealing with
angry patients who blame others and resist change. You will also learn paradoxical methods to boost motivation and empower the patient. While the primary emphasis will be placed on
helping individuals deal with anger and conflicts, Dr. Burns will also illustrate methods for working with troubled couples.
Dr. Burns’ warm, humorous and personal teaching style has made him one of America’s most popular workshop leaders. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to attend his newest workshop.
Workshop Objectives
Attend this dynamic workshop and enhance your ability to:
- Measure marital satisfaction, depression, anxiety, anger, and the quality of the therapeutic alliance
- Conduct a fast, accurate, and comprehensive DSM-IV Axis I and II diagnostic screening
- Describe crucial differences between the cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive individual therapy (CIT)
- Develop a meaningful therapeutic agenda with patients with personal relationship problems
- Deal with individuals who resist intimacy, sabotage therapy, and blame others for their problems
- Resolve your own relationship problems - with patients, colleagues, or family members.
- Help difficult, angry, uncooperative patients
- Use several techniques for helping troubled couples
Workshop Information
Check-in begins at 7:45 am and the workshop hours are 8:30 am - 4:30 PM with an hour lunch on your own from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and two fifteen minute breaks.
Earn 13 CE/CME Hours
Current Dates and Locations
Please see Calendar Page
Registration Information
$249 Early registration (sent 14 days prior to workshop)
$269 Regular registration (on-site reg. is $289, space available)
Aide positions must be filled by phone, fax or mail. Please call for availability.
To register by phone call 800-258-8411. Or register online on the Calendar Page
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