Prerequisite: Traumatic Incident Reduction Workshop Time:  4 Days

Life Stress Reduction (LSR), part of the larger subject of Applied Metapsychology, is a full program which makes use of a broad array of techniques. A Life Stress Reduction Program is tailored to meet the needs of a particular viewer (or client), utilizing a combination of the available techniques to approach the particular issues of life that the viewer experiences emotional pain, resistance, confusion, or other issues relating to or causing stress in their lives.

It also includes techniques that address past traumatic incidents in a less direct way than is done with TIR for individuals who are not ready to face their most traumatic experiences. The LSR workshops also includes many practical, effective techniques to prepare a client for TIR, and to relieve current life stresses which may or may not have resulted from past trauma.

These workshops present a new paradigm of safety and effectiveness for helping others. The structured techniques taught in these workshops are easy to learn and to apply. At the same time, they are very efficient and powerful in helping viewers release emotional charge and resolve issues that may have challenged them for years.

Objectives:

As demonstrated through examination and supervised activities, the student will be able to:

• Explain the theory and practice of Life Stress Reduction techniques
• Demonstrate ability to create case plans using the techniques taught in this workshop
• Demonstrate ability to use directive, repetitive techniques within a client centered context.

Also learn to:

• Use the Body Image Program
• Use positive memory recall lists
• Use techniques for addressing difficulties with people, situations and events

Outline:

1. Establishing a Safe Environment
   1. Rules of Facilitation
   2. Communication exercises
2. Life Stress Reduction
   1. Balancing the negative with the positive
   2. Thoroughness in addressing charged items and issues
   3. The end point of Life Stress Reduction (LSR)
3. Intake interviews
4. Applied Metapsychology LSR
   1. Unlayering
   2. Checklist Techniques
   3. Exploration
   4. Assessment Lists
   5. Body Image program
5. Case planning
   1. Theory
   2. Practical Case Planning Exercise
6. Education for New Clients

These workshop are appropriate for all levels of practicing social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, clergy, and critical incident stress debriefers.