About This Course
This 1.5 hour video course with Matthew Dahlitz will take you through the basic principles of mental functioning. Based on his book The Psychotherapist's Essential Guide to the Brain, Matthew takes you through the fundamentals of mental functioning for psychotherapists.
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A series of videos by Matthew Dahlitz + online questions to test your learning + certificate of completion
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An overview of the basic psychological needs
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An understanding of the consistency principle that governs behaviour
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Approach/Avoid neural networks and how they develop to protect or enhance psychological needs
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The concepts of congruence and consistency in regards to therapy
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What elements are essential for change.
Course curriculum
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1
Basic Psychological Needs Introduction
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Before we begin...
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Introduction
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Basic Needs
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2
4 Needs
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The Need For Attachment
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The Need for Orientation & Control
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Need for Orientation and Control Quiz
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Pleasure Maximisation and Pain Minimisation
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Pleasure & Pain Quiz
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Self-Esteem Enhancement
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Self-esteem Quiz
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Need For Attachment Quiz
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3
Schemas & Networks
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Motivational Schemas
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Motivational Quiz
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Approach/Avoid Networks
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Approach/Avoid Quiz
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The Consistency Principle
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Consistency Quiz
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4
Change
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Change
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Change Quiz
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Change Part 2
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Change Part 2 Quiz
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5
Before You Go
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Thank You
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Before you go...
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Reviews
Basic principles of mental functioning
John Falcon
Good sequence of topic easy to follow. Good basic platform for change in therapy. Bottom up process clear for change and new learning.
Good sequence of topic easy to follow. Good basic platform for change in therapy. Bottom up process clear for change and new learning.
Read LessInstructor(s)

CEO The Science of Psychotherapy
Matthew Dahlitz
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