From here you can go to several interesting websites. Most of these sites deal either with cognitive experiential self theory, interpersonal psychotherapy, social information processing, professional organizations, or describe interesting tools for use in child psychotherapy.
Seymour Epstein's Home Page
This is the site to visit if you want the most current and comprehensive references regarding Cognitive Experiential Self Theory (CEST).
Society for Interpersonal Research
I've not thoroughly explored this website but from what I have seen so far it is interesting. Moreover, it focuses on one of the major elements of the CEFT approach to therapy - interpersonal processes.
Society for Psychotherapy Research
This is a good site that focuses on research and psychotherapy in general. It is not a site visit if you are looking for something particular to CEFT. The annual SPR conference is usually interesting, and if you attend will likely spark some new ideas about how to effectively conduct therapy.
Minnesota Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children
Even as I put this website into the list I can hear the resounding question "Uh?" Sure, I have a penchant for the academic side of this discipline, and this website helps to slack that thirst. Even so, I also have a keen desire (as do many therapists) to weld the academic with that which is practical. This website certainly speaks to both the conceptual and applied aspects of our
profession inasmuch as it provides a wealth of references on topics as varied as maltreatment, attachment, risk and resiliency, etc. How many other research projects are there wherein the participants have been studied for thirty years?
Dan Hughes' Home Page
Although I've not given it much attention in the foregoing
pages, the need to resolve attachment difficulties often arises when working with children and is an important part of the CEFT approach. Dr. Hughes' webpage provides a good place to start learning more about this topic and how attachment problems become expressed at home and in therapy. He does a very nice job of helping the reader better understand how a child develops such
deficits, and how parents can help remediate them. Both of his books should be on your reading list.
Center for Play Therapy
This is the webpage for Garry Landreth's play therapy center at the University of North Texas. There is some information about play therapy in general, question and answer format on some pages, and so forth. Mainly it is the reference section regarding readings that you'll find most helpful, particularly those having to do with Filial Therapy - parent/child therapy. As you well know
by now, conjoint work is critically important in the CEFT approach, and even though it is usually approached somewhat differently than in Filial therapy, this approach contains much that should be learned regarding how to help a parent become a more insightful and responsive caregiver.
National Child Trauma Stress Network
A collaborative effort of several child trauma centers this site provides information about the impact of maltreatment on children. You will also find information aimed at helping both parents and professionals. Of particular interest is the information they provide on empirically supported interventions.
Girls and Boys Town
Started in 1917 by Father Flanagan this institution was originally an orphanage. Over the years it has grown considerably and expanded its mission (as well as changing its name from Boys Town to Girls and Boys Town). A wonderful establishment that serves over 40,000 children a year, their website has helpful information for both professionals and parents. If you are in Nebraska, or your travels take you near Omaha, this would be a great place to visit.
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