Frank Farrelly
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Frank Farrelly is the author of a book called Provocative Therapy focusing on radical therapeutic moves intended to jolt the client out of his current mindset. This approach was modeled by Richard Bandler
during the early years of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
who later commented
"If you think I'm crazy, you should meet Frank!"
Provocative therapy was developed in an inpatient ward as Farrelly, dissatisfied with his effectiveness as a therapist, and influenced by Carl Rogers
and Spurgeon English, began to explore new procedures for promoting significant, resilient change in chronic and recalcitrant patients. He worked in this institutional setting for 17 years, continuing to develop and refine his techniques.
In the late 1970s the Temple University
Psychiatric Department held a conference, Analysing the Analyst, where Farrelly gave a number of demonstrations of his work. It was during this period that Richard Bandler
and John Grinder
began to take an interest in his ideas. Many who have observed both Bandler and Farrelly believe that Provocative Therapy has had a significant influence on the development of the Neuro-linguistic programming
approaches and attitudes.http://www.provocativetherapy.com/article_review_Provocative_therapy.html
Farrelly holds a Master's Degree in Social Work
from The Catholic University Of America
and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. For many years he was a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Social Work and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical School.
Jaap Hollander with help of Dr. Graham Dawes and René Duba defined the Farrelly Factors. 39 behaviors, strategic patterns and mental activities that Frank Farrelly does, feels and thinks when working with a client http://provocativetherapy.com/farrellyfactors.html
Farrelly has been described by one of his clients as "The kindest, most understanding man I have ever met in my whole life, wrapped up in the biggest son of a bitch I have ever met."http://provocativetherapy.com/index.html
Along with the book Provocative Therapy and numerous articles http://www.nlpcds.co.uk/main/provocative%20therapy/articles%20me%20and%20god.htm, Farrelly (in collaboration with Nick Kemp) recorded the cd Me and God - a humorous autobiographical account of his life and work. Farrelly was born into an Irish-American family as the ninth of twelve children. During his workshops he often references his childhood experiences and how these were a key influence on his work.
In 2007 Farrelly provided narration and commentary for Nick Kemp's Provocative Change Works for Phobias DVD set which is available from Anglo American Books. In 2008 Nick Kemp set up The Association for Provocative Therapy with Frank Farrelly's approval, to promote standards and training in Provocative Therapy as well as creating the Farrelly endorsed AFPT icon system for teaching Provocative Therapy strategies to students. Frank Farrelly has insisted that there will be no "certications in Provocative Therapy" a point enforced during a conversation with Nick Kemp in the 2006 "A Provocaive Approach DVD set.
In Feb 2009 Nick Kemp began archiving an extensive collection of unreleased material from Frank Farrelly dating back to the 1970s, including numerous radio interviews and workshops.
In 2011 at the age of 80 Frank Farrelly continues to run workshops throughout Europe and future DVD releases are anticipated for those wanting to learn about this therapeutic approach.
Richard Bandler
Richard Wayne Bandler is an American author and trainer in the field of self-help. He is best known as the co-inventor of Neuro-linguistic programming , a collection of concepts and techniques intended to understand and change human behavior-patterns...
during the early years of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Neuro-linguistic programming
Neuro-linguistic programming is an approach to psychotherapy, self-help and organizational change. Founders Richard Bandler and John Grinder say that NLP is a model of interpersonal communication and a system of alternative therapy which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective...
who later commented
"If you think I'm crazy, you should meet Frank!"
Provocative therapy was developed in an inpatient ward as Farrelly, dissatisfied with his effectiveness as a therapist, and influenced by Carl Rogers
Carl Rogers
Carl Ransom Rogers was an influential American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach to psychology...
and Spurgeon English, began to explore new procedures for promoting significant, resilient change in chronic and recalcitrant patients. He worked in this institutional setting for 17 years, continuing to develop and refine his techniques.
In the late 1970s the Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
Psychiatric Department held a conference, Analysing the Analyst, where Farrelly gave a number of demonstrations of his work. It was during this period that Richard Bandler
Richard Bandler
Richard Wayne Bandler is an American author and trainer in the field of self-help. He is best known as the co-inventor of Neuro-linguistic programming , a collection of concepts and techniques intended to understand and change human behavior-patterns...
and John Grinder
John Grinder
John Grinder, Ph.D., is an American linguist, author, management consultant, trainer and speaker. Grinder is credited with the co-creation with Richard Bandler of the field of Neuro-linguistic programming. He is co-director of Quantum Leap Inc., a management consulting firm founded by his partner...
began to take an interest in his ideas. Many who have observed both Bandler and Farrelly believe that Provocative Therapy has had a significant influence on the development of the Neuro-linguistic programming
Neuro-linguistic programming
Neuro-linguistic programming is an approach to psychotherapy, self-help and organizational change. Founders Richard Bandler and John Grinder say that NLP is a model of interpersonal communication and a system of alternative therapy which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective...
approaches and attitudes.http://www.provocativetherapy.com/article_review_Provocative_therapy.html
Farrelly holds a Master's Degree in Social Work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
from The Catholic University Of America
The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops...
and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. For many years he was a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Social Work and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical School.
Jaap Hollander with help of Dr. Graham Dawes and René Duba defined the Farrelly Factors. 39 behaviors, strategic patterns and mental activities that Frank Farrelly does, feels and thinks when working with a client http://provocativetherapy.com/farrellyfactors.html
Farrelly has been described by one of his clients as "The kindest, most understanding man I have ever met in my whole life, wrapped up in the biggest son of a bitch I have ever met."http://provocativetherapy.com/index.html
Along with the book Provocative Therapy and numerous articles http://www.nlpcds.co.uk/main/provocative%20therapy/articles%20me%20and%20god.htm, Farrelly (in collaboration with Nick Kemp) recorded the cd Me and God - a humorous autobiographical account of his life and work. Farrelly was born into an Irish-American family as the ninth of twelve children. During his workshops he often references his childhood experiences and how these were a key influence on his work.
In 2007 Farrelly provided narration and commentary for Nick Kemp's Provocative Change Works for Phobias DVD set which is available from Anglo American Books. In 2008 Nick Kemp set up The Association for Provocative Therapy with Frank Farrelly's approval, to promote standards and training in Provocative Therapy as well as creating the Farrelly endorsed AFPT icon system for teaching Provocative Therapy strategies to students. Frank Farrelly has insisted that there will be no "certications in Provocative Therapy" a point enforced during a conversation with Nick Kemp in the 2006 "A Provocaive Approach DVD set.
In Feb 2009 Nick Kemp began archiving an extensive collection of unreleased material from Frank Farrelly dating back to the 1970s, including numerous radio interviews and workshops.
In 2011 at the age of 80 Frank Farrelly continues to run workshops throughout Europe and future DVD releases are anticipated for those wanting to learn about this therapeutic approach.
External links
- Frank Farrelly's Homepage for Provocative Therapy
- Frank Farrelly approved central site for Provocative Therapy
- The Association for Provocative Therapy, approved by Frank Farrelly with Farrelly interviews as well as audio interviews with international Farrelly associates
- Nick Kemp,Farrelly approved Provocative Therapy Trainer explains what Provocative Therapy is
- "It's Not My Fault" Article based on Provocative Therapy by Andrew T. Austin
- Review of 2004 Frank Farrelly workshop
- Nick Kemp's Homepage including seminar dates when co presenting with Frank Farrelly
- Nick Kemp's Provocative Change Works site with comments by Frank Farrelly and references to Frank Farrelly's strategies