We are pleased to present an exciting series of one day conferences that offer the opportunity to learn from a group of professionals who are among the most senior, innovative and talented practitioners in the field of mental health. The Master Series affords the chance to spend a complete day with leaders in our field to consider the unique perspective each speaker brings to the challenging dilemmas in both theory and practice. We hope that you will consider joining us for the entire series at a reduced tuition or choose the programs most relevant to your own practice.
| Date: |
Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
| Time: |
8:45 am - 4:30 pm |
| Program No: |
MS19 |
| CE Credits: |
6 |
| Tuition: |
Doctoral Level: $175 for 1 — $155 for 2* — $145 for 3*
Master's Level: $150 — $ 135 for 2* — $125 for 3*
Fellows, Interns, Students: $95 for 1 — $80 for 2* — $65 for 3*
*Discounts apply for multiple registrations of courses in the Master Series in Clinical Practice program series:
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| Instructor: |
Steven Cooper, Ph.D.
George G. Fishman, M.D. |
| Location: |
MSPP |
| Description: |
A major strength of relational psychoanalysis is its capacity to frame treatment impasses in ways that engage the patient. Interpretations forged from traditional points of view often convey the message that the responsibility for any derailment lies overwhelmingly with the patient. Granted, ego psychologists soften this message with their empathic understanding of the conflicts that led the patient to think, feel, or do whatever has led to the treatment bind. Kohut tried to redress the problem of one-sided responsibility in therapy via his concept of the therapist’s empathic failures. At times, the eager application of this idea has tipped the balance of responsibility too heavily in the therapist’s direction. Relational therapists have sought a more even handed grasp of how patient and therapist contribute to mutual collisions. Viewed from an intersubjective lens, every interaction carries the potential to bring patient and therapist closer together or further apart. Interpretation of how this happens is most likely to succeed when, in addition, both participants are committed to taking ownership of his or her part. The instructors will discuss major relational concepts relevant to the formulation and resolution of treatment impasses. Most importantly, the instructors will leave ample time for participants to present clinical vignettes. |
| Objective: |
N/A |
| Pre-Requisite: |
N/A |
| To Register: |
PDF Registration Form; How to Register |
