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The video showcases a demonstration and discussion of impact therapy, led by Dr. Ed Jacobs and Dr. Tori Stone. This counseling approach is designed to be engaging and multi-sensory, particularly effective for adolescents. A key case study features a 15-year-old boy struggling with school and home conflicts, primarily with his mother, following his father's death. Through role-playing and visual strategies, including the "WDEP" model (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) from reality therapy—developed by Dr. Robert Wubbolding—the therapy aims to clarify the boy's needs, improve effort in school, and ease familial tensions. The use of visual aids like whiteboards and concrete methods helps clients understand their behavior's impact on relationships, making it a practical tool for managing interpersonal conflicts and personal responsibility.
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In this part of the video, Dr. Ed Jacobs and Dr. Tori Stone demonstrate impact therapy, a dynamic and creative counseling approach. Dr. Jacobs role-plays a 15-year-old boy sent by his mother due to conflicts over schoolwork. They begin by identifying the boy’s resistance to subjects like history and English, his annoyance at his mother’s insistence on studies, and his feelings following his father’s death. The demonstration emphasizes using multi-sensory techniques to make counseling engaging, exemplified by introducing the “WDEP” model (Wants, Doing, Evaluation, Planning) to help the boy articulate his desires and work towards improving his relationship with his mother. The goal is to clarify the boy’s wants and establish common ground for resolving conflicts.
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In this segment, a discussion focuses on a student’s academic performance and the tension it creates with his mother. The student admits to trying minimally in school, rating his effort at a three out of ten, which results in mostly C grades with a single B in Physical Education. The conversation highlights that this lack of effort leads to conflicts at home, particularly over unsubmitted homework. The student acknowledges that attempting more effort could help ease these conflicts. Furthermore, the student also mentions engaging in negative behaviors like talking back, which exacerbates the situation. The segment concludes with a suggestion to develop a new plan to improve the student’s relationship with his mother and address his academic issues.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the WDEP technique from reality therapy, created by Dr. Robert Wubbolding, highlighting its theory-driven nature and the visual strategies employed, such as using a whiteboard and number ratings, to engage clients. Impact therapy is emphasized for its visual and concrete approach, which is particularly effective with adolescents facing interpersonal conflicts. The speaker clarifies that impact therapy adapts to the client’s pace and incorporates theoretical frameworks like transactional analysis. This technique helps clients, regardless of age, understand their role in conflicts and take control of their behavior. For more information, viewers are directed to visit the impact therapy website.