Functional Analytic Psychotherapy

Mavis Tsai is a psychologist in independent practice and Director of the FAP Specialty Clinic at the University of Washington where she is involved in teaching and research. Robert J. Kohlenberg is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington where he was a Director of Clinical Training. Jonathan W. Kanter is Associate Professor and Clinic Coordinator at the Department of Psychology, and a Research Scholar at the Center for Addictions and Behavioral Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Gareth Holman is a post-doctoral fellow at Evidence-Based Practice Institute in Seattle and FAP practicum co-instructor at the University of Washington. Mary Plummer Loudon is a clinical psychologist in private practice and FAP Clinic supervisor at the University of Washington.

Part I: Distinctive Theoretical Features of FAP.The Historical Roots of FAP. Appreciations and Misunderstandings of Radical Behaviorism. The Importance of Environments and History. What's the Function? Understanding the Functions of the Therapist. The Central Role of Reinforcement. Natural versus Arbitrary Reinforcement. Clinically Relevant Behaviors. Emotions and Feelings. Development of the Self. Intimacy and Attachment. Cognitions and Beliefs. Hidden Meaning. The Therapy Relationship is a Real Relationship. Creating a Sacred Space of Trust and Safety. Part II: Distinctive Practical Features of FAP. The Treatment Rationale and the Beginning of Therapy. Assessment and Flexible Case Conceptualization. Use of Therapeutic Rules. Awareness (Rule 1, Rule 4). Courage (Rule 2). Therapeutic Love (Rule 3). Self-disclosure: Using Your Personal Reactions to Clients. Homework (Rule 5). Talking with Clients (Rule 5). A Logical Therapeutic Interaction in FAP. Openness to Techniques from other Therapies. Termination. Supervision and Training. Ethical Issues and Precautions. The Promise of FAP.