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People are social beings. The constant flow of reading social situations; understanding our own and others’ thoughts, emotions and motivations is the foundation for effective communication, healthy relationships and good judgement. Theory of Mind ( ToM) is the psychological process explaining how this happens. Misinterpreting our thoughts and feelings and misreading or ignoring others’ perspectives, intentions, and emotions causes conflict with family, friends and colleagues. On the flip side, well-developed ToM paired with bad intentions fuels deception, manipulation and pathological behavior
This workshop aims to unpack the basic elements of the Theory of Mind in neurotypical development. Skills like introspection, emotional awareness, social reasoning , and empathy are observed in young infants and mature through adolescence and adulthood. Presenters will outline what can go wrong and how that explains common relationship issues, developing psychopathology, and behaviors associated with neurodiverse populations such as autism. The Practical Theory of Mind-informed intervention strategies for a broad spectrum of clinical cliente;e will be presented from psychological and occupational therapy literature
https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/WHATis/view"WHAT is he thinking?!?" - Understanding Theory of Mind and its Application to Healthy Social Functioning
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Frimi Faye Walkenfeld, Ph.D., Rebecca Soffer, Ph.D., and Meira Orentlicher, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CRA
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
People are social beings. The constant flow of reading social situations; understanding our own and others’ thoughts, emotions and motivations is the foundation for effective communication, healthy relationships and good judgement. Theory of Mind ( ToM) is the psychological process explaining how this happens. Misinterpreting our thoughts and feelings and misreading or ignoring others’ perspectives, intentions, and emotions causes conflict with family, friends and colleagues. On the flip side, well-developed ToM paired with bad intentions fuels deception, manipulation and pathological behavior
This workshop aims to unpack the basic elements of the Theory of Mind in neurotypical development. Skills like introspection, emotional awareness, social reasoning , and empathy are observed in young infants and mature through adolescence and adulthood. Presenters will outline what can go wrong and how that explains common relationship issues, developing psychopathology, and behaviors associated with neurodiverse populations such as autism. The Practical Theory of Mind-informed intervention strategies for a broad spectrum of clinical cliente;e will be presented from psychological and occupational therapy literature
Introduction - 5 minutes
Case study
ToM: An explainer - 15 minutes
Neurotypical Development of ToM - 1 hour
Diversity in ToM: Implications for pathology - 30 minutes
Under-development
Over-development
Application Activity - 20 minutes
ToM as intervention - 35 minutes
Interventions to teach ToM
Compensatory Interventions
Conclusion- 10 minutes