Windows Into the Therapy Process 5 week course–Registration Extended

Instructors: Denise Dorsey, MD & Jamie Cromer, LCSW ACSW

Dates: Tuesdays September 20, October 4 and 18, and November 1 and 15

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: $175 (book fee included)

10 CME hours

For clinicians and those in training who are curious about what it is that psychodynamic therapists actually do, we offer a “window” into the process and a chance to connect an introduction to theory with actual clinical material. Each class will begin with a brief theoretical description of a core clinical concept, followed by the presentation and discussion of material from a long-term psychotherapy process. We welcome discussion. We encourage therapists working from within other theoretical frameworks to take this class. Some knowledge of psychodynamic theory and practice is helpful but not required.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify characteristics aspects of clinical material.

• Clarify the relationship of theory to clinical practice.

• Describe various phases of treatment.

• Describe the experience and use of transference and countertransference.

• Define the concepts of conflict and compromise formation.

• Describe multiple models of psychological functioning.

• Describe the spectrum of psychodynamic treatments.

• Begin to assess suitability for psychodynamic treatments.

• Describe various types of defensive operations.

• Describe the emotional challenges experienced by psychotherapists.

• Describe the reasons why a therapist’s personal therapy is important.

• Describe what is meant by the concept of psychotherapeutic frame.

Enrollment is Limited. RSVP to nobpcenter@gmail.com.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association and NOBPC. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.