Dr. Lew Loconcy describes encouragement being important as most people coming to psychotherapy are discouraged, dispirited, defeated, and unsure of themselves. In addition, he reports it being important as it brings out people’s courage. Encouragement is an optimistic and practical approach. Dr. Loconcy’s hypothesis is that regardless what approach a therapist uses the major reason people change is because they, themselves, are motivated to change. The primary task in therapy is to encourage client’s own willingness and determination to change. He discusses how to be a model for courageous living and discusses the following: I am alive, I choose my attitude today, I can change the world, what is, and I will find a way.
This webinar was recorded on November 18, 2015.