Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byDalibor Pravec Modified over 6 years ago
1
Battling the Inner Critic: Anthetic Therapy for Freedom and Growth
Kathryn Elliott, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT Anthetic Therapy Center, Lafayette, LA (337)
2
Learning Objectives Participants will be able to define the concept of the Inner Critic Participants will learn how to identify the Inner Critic’s functioning Participants will learn three new techniques for getting free from the Inner Critic’s influence
3
Presenting Problem: Emotional Pain
Anthetic [Gr. anthein blossoming of a flower] The Inner Critic: The Source of Pain “The log that keeps the logjam of personal problems in place” James Elliott
4
Inner Critic Diagram
5
Inner Freedom— The Goal
Inner Freedom = Freedom from fusion with Inner Critic
6
Inclusive Growth— Goal 2
Includes all elements in the individual’s personality— angry feelings, sexual feelings hurt feelings thoughts, desires and impulses
7
A Powerful Skill for Achieving Inner freedom
Inner Critic Challenging “I have the right ….” YASNY: “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet”
8
Anthetic Therapy Promises
You’ll feel more playful You’ll experience more aliveness and greater energy You’ll feel more empowered, more able to be yourself You’ll feel good; you may smile or laugh Your shoulders may relax Your options will increase (See more in Disarming Your Inner Critic)
9
References Elliott, J., & Elliott, K. (2000). Disarming Your Inner Critic. Lafayette, LA: Anthetics Institute Press. Elliott, K., & Elliott, J. (2015). Creating Optimal Relationships: Use of the Voltage Concept with Couples. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
10
For more information on Anthetic Therapy:
Facebook/Anthetic Phone: (337)
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.