About this course
This course reviews the profound psychological consequences of civil litigation on plaintiffs and defendants. It covers the effects of litigation-related stress, mechanisms by which it manifests in psychotherapy, and challenges encountered by psychotherapists treating litigant-patients. The course offers practical suggestions to increase therapist awareness and improve treatment outcomes by addressing litigation-induced emotional harms and role conflicts.
Who this course is for
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Psychotherapists
Legal professionals
Clinical Social Workers
Program objectives
- Describe 3 psychological consequences of civil litigation on plaintiffs and defendants
- Identify 4 mechanisms through which litigation stress impacts psychotherapy
- Explain 3 therapeutic strategies to manage crisis in patients involved in ongoing litigation
- Analyze 2 challenges faced by therapists treating litigant-patients including role conflict and boundary issues