Existential Therapy Certificate Course (Live)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 7-9pm (EST)
Join us for an enriching 8-week certificate course on Existential Therapy, designed for mental health clinicians and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the human experience through an existential lens.
Course Overview
Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Format: Online via Zoom
Time: 7-9pm EST
CEUs: 2 per session
Course Description
Existential therapy explores the fundamental aspects of human existence, including freedom, choice, responsibility, and the quest for meaning. This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of existential theory, its historical context, and its application in therapeutic settings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts and principles of existential therapy.
- Apply existential therapeutic techniques to support clients in their search for meaning and authenticity.
- Recognize the impact of existential themes, such as anxiety, isolation, and mortality, on mental health.
- Develop skills to foster a genuine therapeutic relationship that promotes personal growth.
- Integrate existential approaches with other therapeutic modalities for a holistic practice.
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Existential Therapy
Week 2: Existential Themes in Therapy
Week 3: The Therapeutic Relationship in Existential Therapy
Week 4: Techniques and Interventions in Existential Therapy
Week 5: Existential Therapy with Diverse Populations
Week 6: Integrating Existential Therapy with Other Approaches
Week 7: Personal and Professional Reflection and Existential Therapy
Week 8: Integration and Application of Existential Principles
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Mental health clinicians
- Students in the field of mental health
- Educators in the field of mental health
- Anyone interested in exploring existential philosophy and its application in mental health
Why Choose This Course?
- Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals in the field of existential therapy-Harvard trained, with an academic affiliation with Columbia University
- Interactive Learning: Engage in discussions, case studies, and experiential exercises.
- Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate to enhance your professional qualifications.
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Who is this for?
This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to to support their supervisees to then best support their patients and clients and to end suffering.
KEY INFORMATION:
This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Psychologists in New York State
For more information about CEU approval, please click here.
Format: Live Online Seminar
Date and Time: Starts Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and runs for 8 Wednesday until April 23, 2025 (7-9pm EST)
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"The more I participate in the webinar courses, the more I grow in appreciation of all that you offer; the compassionate perspective taken and the in-depth address given to the psycho-social emotional components of the person. The encouragement to explore self as a person as well as a professional learner to help others is very much appreciated. Thank you for developing and offering such a true "Professional Learning Community" for professional helpers. True gift!"
- Sharon, LSCSW
"The material is presented in such a way that is retained more than other webinars that I have attended."
- Marie, LCSW
"The material was quite relevant & realistic. The presenter's presentation style is engaging, supportive, educational and promotes self-evaluation."
- Lisa, LMSW
"The "life versus us" perspective was interesting to me as personally, I have also thought life happened "to" us. I am grateful to apply the information both personally, as well as professionally."
- Sherwonda, LMSW
"I truly like the way that Karen presents. She is so friendly, very well-versed in her fields, and provides a lot of valuable and applicable information."
- Sarah, LCSW
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.