Japanese Psychotherapies and the Art of Resilience (2HR)
Japanese Psychotherapies and the Art of Resilience (2HR)
Course Description
Japanese psychotherapies offer a unique perspective on mental health, emphasizing resilience and harmony within individuals. Rooted in cultural traditions, these therapies, such as Morita therapy and Naikan therapy, focus on acceptance and self-reflection, allowing individuals to navigate emotional struggles effectively.
Morita therapy, developed by Shoma Morita, encourages patients to accept their feelings without judgment and to engage in meaningful activities, fostering a sense of purpose amidst adversity. On the other hand, Naikan therapy emphasizes introspection, prompting individuals to reflect on their relationships and the impact of their actions on others. This process cultivates gratitude and a deeper understanding of one’s place in the world.
This course provides an introduction to these Japanese therapies, with an emphasis on how to begin incorporating some of their principles and interventions into clinical work. This will be an experiential training, so please have a notebook or journal on hand.
Course Objectives
Describe the difference between various types of Japanese psychotherapies
Explain the benefits of Morita and Naikan therapies
Use principles of Japanese psychotherapies in clinical work
Design clinical interventions based on Japanese psychotherapies to use with clients
Syllabus
Describe the difference between various types of Japanese psychotherapies
How are Japanese psychotherapies different from Western models
Introduction to Morita and Naikan
Explain the benefits of Morita and Naikan therapies
The main foci of Morita
The main foci of Naikan
Use principles of Japanese psychotherapies in clinical work
How to clinically integrate Morita and Naikan principles into client treatment
Design clinical interventions based on Japanese psychotherapies to use with clients
Examples of activities from Morita
Examples of activities from Naikan
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
