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ForwardHow the Fear of Madness Impacts both Patients and Clinicians with Jeremy Ridenour, PsyD, ABPP
Fear can be a central factor in the subjective experience of psychosis, and an important issue of focus in psychotherapy. The fears of the patient as well as those of their therapist can impact the quality of the therapeutic alliance and serve as a barrier to meaningful recovery. We have detailed several different types of fears patients and therapists may experience and have suggested that it is important for therapists to be sensitive and responsive to these in therapy. As therapists create space for the cultivation of trust, carefully notice the presence of fear, they can begin to help people experiencing psychosis to make sense of their fears and the impact these have on their lives. For many, this process may involve cultivating the abilities to recognize their own fears and to integrate this information into a larger account of themselves and others, allowing them to make self-directed choices about how they might respond to their fears.
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Target Audience
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Learning Objectives
Identify the common fears that people with psychosis often experience.
Recognize the fears that therapists may encounter when witnessing psychotic symptoms.
Describe several therapeutic processes that can help therapists and patients face their fears via psychotherapy.
Dr. Jeremy Ridenour, PsyD, ABPP is a psychologist and psychoanalyst who works at the Austen Riggs Center and serves as the director of psychological testing and associate director of admissions. His research interests include personality assessment and the psychotherapeutic treatment of individuals who experience psychosis.
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Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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- 1.00 APA
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- 1.00 ASWB-ACE
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