Marvin "Marv" Goldfried, Ph.D. has devoted decades toward creating conditions that support the development of consensus across diverse psychotherapy orientations. In his lifetime of work (to date) he has been honored by many for the delineation and dissemination of wisdom about transtheoretical principles of change that promote growth in clients. These principles lie between theory and technique. They have contributed to an integrative approach that reduces divisiveness across therapeutic orientations and supports both implementation of effective practices in psychotherapy and development of the field of evidence-based psychotherapy practices that reduce unnecessary suffering.
Therapeutic principles and associated constructs are often repackaged and renamed by those of differing orientations - this has been one of many foci on the very entertaining & informative Talking Therapy You Tube channel and Spotify podcast with friend & colleague Allen Frances, M.D. Talking Therapy offers a living history from two wise mental health professionals whose influence on the fields of diagnosis and therapy have been immense.
During the pandemic PBTA offered 4 virtual CE events focused on some of Dr. "Marv" Goldfried's many contributions and this is why he is joining the ranks of PBTA's Lifetime Achievement Award recipients & is our very 1st virtual Award recipient.
If you do not know the body of his work you are missing out. Be sure to check out his recommended readings below along with select books that influenced him as a psychologist!
There is just one required reading for this virtual and live event that both celebrates and honors his extensive and beneficial contributions to the field of mental healthcare.
At this virtual celebration we will be joined by many of Dr. Goldfried's esteemed colleagues & fellow luminaries to honor him & his contributions. These include Drs. Allen Frances, Gerald Davison, Michelle G. Newman, Louis Castonguay, Cory Newman, & more!
CE Learning Objectives
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
Describe 1 benefit of a case formulation approach, how it differs from a theoretical approach to intervention, and one reason this difference has an impact on those served by mental healthcare practitioners.
Identify 1 specific action to contribute to a path toward consensus in psychotherapy.
Required Reading (click for PDF)
Gaines, A. N., & Goldfried, M. R. (2021). Consensus in psychotherapy: Are we there yet?. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 28(3), 267.
Suggested Reading (click for PDF)
Eubanks, C. F., & Goldfried, M. R. (2019). A principle-based approach to psychotherapy integration. Handbook of psychotherapy integration, 3, 88-104.
Recommended readings (if Marv could recommend just 3 on which he is an author)
Goldfried, M. R. (2019). Obtaining consensus in psychotherapy: What holds us back?. American Psychologist, 74(4), 484.
Goldfried, M. R., & Davison, G. C. (1976 / 1994). Clinical behavior therapy, Exp. John Wiley & Sons.
Norcross, J. C., & Goldfried, M. R. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of psychotherapy integration (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/med-psych/9780190690465.001.0001
Select books that have influenced Marv
Alexander, F., & French, T. M. (1946). Psychoanalytic therapy; principles and application. Ronald Press.
Bandura, A. (1969). Principles of behavior modification. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Dollard, J., & Miller, N. E. (1950). Personality and psychotherapy; an analysis in terms of learning, thinking, and culture.
Presenter & Award Recipient
Marvin R. Goldfried, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stony Brook University. He investigates the process of change in psychotherapy, comparing different theoretical orientations for both common and unique processes. He is cofounder of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration; founding Editor of In Session: Psychotherapy in Practice; Past President of the Society for Psychotherapy Research; and recipient of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division of Clinical Psychology's 1998 award for Distinguished Research Contributions to Clinical Psychology, the Division of Psychotherapy's award for Distinguished Psychologist in the year 2000, the 2001 APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Knowledge, the 2002 Division 1 States Award for Contributions Toward Unifying Psychology, the 2003 Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Award for Outstanding Clinical Contributions, the 2004 APA Award from the Society for the Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues, and the 2005 Society for Psychotherapy Research Distinguished Career Award. Recipient of the 2018 APA/American Psychological Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for the Application of Psychology.
He also is committed to clinical and research issues associated with gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals, and has developed a network of psychologists who have come out in open support of their lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender family members. (For more information about AFFIRM: Psychologists Affirming their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Family, see: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/affirm/).
Target Audience
This presentation is intended for licensed mental health professionals and graduate student trainees. The instructional level of this presentation is Beginner.
Continuing Education
- Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- This program provides one (1) hour of CE credits.
- Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association is also approved by the NY State Education Department to offer psychology continuing education
- PBTA is also an authorized provider of CE credits for Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Full attendance with video display is required to obtain CE credit for this program. APA guidelines do not permit PBTA to issue partial CE credits. No refunds are provided for CE programs. No exceptions allowed.
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