TOPS Session IV: The Fragile Bridge > Building Self-Trust and Trustworthiness in Precarious Therapeutic Contexts

The fourth in a series of five. See the complete series ››

Michael Groat, PhD, MSc, President and CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE
This presentation and discussion will explore the evolving nature of trust within the therapeutic relationship—particularly when trustworthiness is neither assumed or easily granted and may be fleeting. Through the lens of lived clinical experience and Dr. Groat’s own development as a psychotherapist, we will examine how he has come to understand and embrace trustworthiness as a therapist, and the parallel process of cultivating self-trust in moments of uncertainty, scrutiny, and doubt. This presentation will consider the ethical, relational, and personal dimensions of trust: how it is earned, how it is tested, and how it becomes a foundation for healing when the therapist’s integrity is on the line. This discussion invites reflection on the vulnerability inherent in both therapist and client, and the transformative potential of trust as a shared, dynamic process rather than a static trait.

Educational Objective
As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:
Describe the significance of trust in influencing others and in fostering learning.

Each 60-Minute Session includes:
30-minute presentation
Group discussion
Q&A
1.0 hour CE Credit earned  

Target Audience includes:
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Social Workers
Therapists
Primary Care Physicians
Nurses
Anyone training or practicing in the field of mental health

Registration:
For full benefit, attendance is encouraged (but not required) at all sessions. The cost of the series is $50 regardless of the number of sessions attended. Please register below.

Note: Video recordings of all sessions will be available to TOPS series participants. CE credit is not awarded for viewing the video recording. 

Accreditation Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital designates each live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

NASW/Connecticut Statement:

This program series has been approved for 1.0 Continuing Education Credit Hour for each live session by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists. NASW/CT approvals are valid in MA, RI, and VT.

New York Social Worker Statement: 

Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. Each program is approved for 1.0 contact hour. 

New York Psychologist Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. Each program is approved for 1.0 contact hour.

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