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In Multimodal Therapy, Dr. Arnold A. Lazarus demonstrates this technically eclectic but theoretically consistent approach to therapy. The multimodal orientation begins with the assumption that therapy must assess seven discrete but interactive modalities (abbreviated by the acronym BASIC ID, which stands for Behavior, Affect, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal factors, and Drug/Biological considerations). This psychoeducational framework encourages therapists to improvise and tailor therapy to the client. In this session, Dr. Lazarus works with a client who has issues with people-pleasing and blame. Dr. Lazarus demonstrates how his preliminary BASIC ID assessment rapidly and accurately helps target areas for therapeutic focus. This video features a client portrayed by an actor on the basis of actual case material. Read about precipitating events and preceding sessions
The multimodal approach rests on the assumption that unless seven discrete but interactive modalities are assessed, treatment is likely to overlook significant concerns. Initial interviews and the use of a Multimodal Life History Inventory (Lazarus & Lazarus, 1991) provide an initial overview of a client's significant Behaviors, Affective responses, Sensory reactions, Images, Cognitions, Interpersonal relationships, and the need for Drugs and other biological interventions.
Arnold A. Lazarus earned a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; after 6 years as a private practitioner, he emigrated to the United States. He has taught at Stanford University, Temple University Medical School, Yale University, and Rutgers University where he has held the rank of distinguished professor of psychology since 1972. Lazarus teaches in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology and has a private practice in Princeton, New Jersey. His professional awards include the Distinguished Service Award from the American Board of Professional Psychology, an Outstanding Contributions to Mental Health Award from the Association of Outpatient Centers of the Americas, and the Distinguished Psychologist Award from the American Psychological Association's Division 29.
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