In this accessible talk, Rachel would like to share ideas about dissociated states of self and how to work with them in the therapeutic relationship. In order to do this Rachel will present an account of the impact of early relationships upon the development of the self, paying particular attention to how relational trauma (misattunement or empathic failure) leads to the negation of self-states early in life and the development of false self. Rachel will then present ideas about how to identify such aspects of the self as they attempt to “find relational existence” in the therapeutic relationship (Bromberg, 2011: 59). In particular, Rachel will emphasize the task of deep listening to track the moment to moment unfolding of the therapeutic process. This can provide clients with the opportunity to bring in to awareness denied aspects of the self and integrate these into a more full and authentic real-self experience. Rachel’s aim is to present these important ideas in an easy-to-digest manner, making them accessible to both trainees and qualified practitioners alike.
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Presenter
Dr. Rachel Hopping is one of the Partners of The Link Centre, a Counselling and Psychotherapy training centre based in Sussex and Online. Rachel is a Counselling Psychologist and UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and has worked with a wide range of clients both within the NHS and in private practice.
Rachel utilises an Integrative Relational model of psychotherapy, which centralises early relational experience upon the development of the self and later pathology. She incorporates these perspectives into both her practice and teaching, placing the quality of relating between therapist and client as the primary factor for growth and change.
This workshop in a collaboration between the Link Centre and Onlinevents
At the Link Centre we pride ourselves in delivering high quality options tailored to needs of clients and delivered in a relaxed, comfortable yet stimulating environment in which people feel safe to learn and develop. We work with individuals, groups, organisations, and educational establishments using the depth of our psychological knowledge, to facilitate growth and development.
Our training centre is located in the heart of the countryside, in Plumpton, East Sussex. It provides a variety of training rooms, extensive parking, and disabled access, to help meet the needs of individuals attending our courses. As well as this the centre has extensive grounds that can be enjoyed during lunch and tea breaks.
We also offer in-house coaching, training and consultancy that is tailored to the needs of our customers.
Our trainers and consultants are all fully qualified, experienced, skilled and accredited to both national and international level.
For more information about The Link Centre Visit thelinkcentre.co.uk
