Treating Jealousy

What is this webinar about?

Jealousy is a powerful emotion which can impact on relationships, career, family and other areas of everyday life. It can trigger and maintain depressive, anxious and angry perspectives on the world and the people around us.

In this workshop we will look at the phenomenon of jealousy and the underlying psychological dynamics with a particular focus on adult romantic relationships.

Consideration will be given to the full range of jealousy phenomena from everyday desire to morbid jealousy, pathological jealousy, and conjugal paranoia as part of the so-called Othello Syndrome or 'Delusional Disorder Jealous Type' (DDJT).

Drawing on the work of Leahy, the workshop will consider the differences between Jealousy and Envy. Envy is a common social emotion frequently linked to depression, hostility and shame. Unlike jealousy which involves the fear or anger that a primary relationship is threatened by a third party, according to Leahy, envy by contrast relates to a focus on threats to status such that another person’s “gain” is viewed as a “loss” for the self.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop delegates should have achieved the following:

Understand Jealousy and Its Consequences:

• By the end of the course, participants should be able to define jealousy, identify its impact on various life domains, and recognize its potential to trigger depressive, anxious, and angry perspectives.

Distinguish Between Jealousy and Envy:

• Participants will learn to differentiate between jealousy and envy, understanding the underlying emotional dynamics and their distinct effects on mental well-being and behavior.

Recognize Different Types of Jealousy:

• At the end of the course, participants should be able to identify and differentiate between various types of jealousy, from everyday desire to pathological jealousy and conjugal paranoia, such as the 'Delusional Disorder Jealous Type' (DDJT).

Apply CBT Techniques for Jealousy Management:

• Participants will learn how to apply Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts associated with jealousy, and practice cognitive restructuring to modify these thought patterns.

Help Clients Develop Healthy Coping Strategies and Strengthening Relationships:

• By the end of the course, participants should be able to develop healthy coping strategies to manage jealousy effectively, enhance communication and trust in romantic relationships, and foster self-esteem and emotional resilience in the context of jealousy

How Will This Course Help You Help Your Clients?

• Are yourclients tired of feeling consumed by jealousy? Do you want to regain control of your emotions and relationships? Look no further, because our comprehensive unit on Jealousy - Practical Issues is here to help.
• Jealousy can wreak havoc on our lives, causing unnecessary stress, strain on relationships, and even self-doubt. But fear not, as we have curated a collection of practical strategies and techniques to help you overcome the green-eyed monster.
• Our course dives deep into the root causes of jealousy, exploring the psychological and social factors that contribute to these feelings. By understanding the underlying triggers, we can begin to address them head-on.
• Through expert guidance and evidence-based approaches, we provide you with a toolbox of practical solutions. From effective communication techniques to building self-confidence, our unit equips you with the necessary skills to navigate jealousy in a healthy and constructive manner.
• But we don't stop there. We also explore the impact of jealousy on various aspects of life, including friendships, romantic relationships, and even professional settings. By addressing jealousy's practical implications, we empower you to create fulfilling connections and achieve personal growth.
• Don't let jealousy hold your clients back any longer.

What have previous delegates said about our other webinars?

• Thank you, very useful workshop. Lots of information, clearly laid out and easy to understand
• A lot of great information when considering the foundations of couples counselling.
• Such a great and informative workshop
• Great course ... lots learned and further interest sparked. All very well explained ...
• Very informative. Lots of different models covered.
• This workshop has been brilliant! I have learned so much, and welcome further similar workshops.
• Fantastic, informative workshop.
• Helpful, good tools and helped with my confidence in exploring this area of work
• Really helpful to start to understand how to apply couples counselling interventions.
• As a student this has given me valuable insight. Thank you
• Comprehensive overview of couples approaches. Lots of new material to investigate.
• I'm an experienced counsellor but there is always things to learn and I always get great guidance from these workshops.
• Very good.
• Workshop was excellent as it is an area I wish to become more involved in. Individual clients frequently highlight relationship problems during their own personal therapy.
• A lot of material and techniques. Would definitely need a follow up session. Patrick explains and uses case studies really well. Presentation and interaction is great!
• Great introduction with a huge amount of territory covered before going into further depth at the next stage. As usual, very practical and some immediate things to take away and use today.

Who is leading this webinar?

Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.