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#876 Clinical Psychologist Dr. Keith Sutton on Working Systemically with Individuals, Couples and Families for Lasting Change

Dec 27, 2023
Dr. Keith Sutton, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families, discusses the importance of flexibility in systems theory, the impact of larger systems on individuals and families, and the influence of context on behaviors and actions. He also delves into the process of systemic therapy and working with families, highlighting the significance of preparation work, trust building, and addressing sensitive topics. This episode offers valuable insights into lasting change and therapeutic approaches.
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  • Dr. Sutton integrates various therapeutic approaches to create lasting change in clients, challenging the separation of individual, couples, and family therapy.
  • He employs a tailored approach for each client, incorporating behaviorally focused interventions and transitioning to deeper work using cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, and attachment-based therapy.

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Integration of multiple therapeutic approaches

Dr. Keith Sutton, a clinical psychologist, discusses his unique integration of various therapeutic approaches that focus on creating lasting change. He emphasizes the importance of shifting between individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy with the same clients, challenging the notion that these approaches should be separate. Dr. Sutton shares examples of how he combines behavioral interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to address different client needs. By taking a systemic perspective, he aims to create small changes in different areas of a client's life, leading to significant and long-lasting transformation.

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