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Uncommon Therapy: Using Paradox to Unlock Stuck Clients

Description

Some clients stay stuck no matter how hard they try—or how well you listen. That’s when paradox becomes your best tool.

In this workshop, we’ll explore how paradoxical interventions can open doors when logic fails. Drawing on the legacy of the pioneers of Brief Therapy, you’ll learn how to:

  • Use paradox to interrupt rigid problem patterns
  • Deliver counterintuitive suggestions that create new pathways to change
  • Reclaim creativity and boldness in the therapy room
  • Work with stuckness without resistance or burnout

You’ll walk away with fresh strategies you can apply immediately, plus a deeper appreciation for the power of paradox in clinical work.


Who this is for

Clinicians ready to:

  • Embrace creativity and confidence in challenging cases
  • Add systemic and postmodern tools to their repertoire
  • Go beyond linear problem-solving and try something truly different

Led by Esther Krohner, LMFT
Esther is a licensed therapist and international trainer with deep experience supporting couples, families, and individuals through systemic, solution-focused care. She is known for her ability to bring warmth, clarity, and creativity into complex relational dynamics. A long-time team member and associate director of the Brief Therapy Center, Esther’s approach is grounded in respect, adaptability, and empowering change—one meaningful conversation at a time.


Details
🖥️ Live on Zoom
💵 $35 (or $25 if you sign up for our yearly bundle – here)
🎓 Counts toward certification in Brief Therapy Informed Care

👉 Register now– Limited spots available.

Uncommon Therapy: Using Paradox to Unlock Stuck Clients

Date:

April 17, 2026

Time:

12:00-1:00 PM

Time zone:

PST 

Location:

Live on Zoom

Price:

$35

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