FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY (Jan 7 - May 6, 2009)
Samuel Chase, M.D., Elizabeth Simpson, L.C.S.W., Co-Chairs
This course is intended for clinicians working in a variety of clinical settings (including private practice, hospital settings, case management, etc.) whose work will be deepened by familiarity with the application of psychoanalytic concepts. The course objectives are to sharpen clinical skills and to aid in translating theoretical ideas into actions that are helpful to patients. Each week, concepts that are discussed in the Clinical Theory Track (three separate seminars including one elective of your choice) are explored further in the Clinical Case Conference.
SEMINAR ON BEGINNING TREATMENT
This seminar will consider how we try to understand our patients in the initial sessions. We will explore the kinds of data we use in making hypotheses about a patient’s difficulties, with attention given to transference and countertransference. We will discuss how and when we talk with patients about the nature of their difficulties and the goals of treatment.
Jonathan Dunn, Ph.D. ,Member, Faculty, Training & Supervising Analyst, SFCP.
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2009.
SEMINAR ON CONDUCTING TREATMENT
This seminar covers aspects of technique in psychoanalytic psychotherapy that become important as treatment unfolds. We will consider the activity of both the patient and the therapist, and how we observe and understand the impact of interventions. We will discuss transference, resistance, unconscious fantasy, and working through, as well as countertransference reactions and enactments.
J. Samuel Chase, M.D. , Member, Faculty, Training & Supervising Analyst, SFCP.
Wednesdays, February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009.
NEW ELECTIVE OFFERINGS: CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE
ELECTIVES (Part Three of the Clinical Theory Track)
The Electives offer an opportunity to spend the final six weeks of the Foundations Program focused on an area of special interest in your clinical work.
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2009.
Dreams: Working with Dreams in Psychotherapy
Working with dreams in treatment can provide a fascinating vehicle to value the mind’s productions and the meaning of conscious and unconscious narratives. Using clinical examples we will explore the function of patients’ dreams and interpretation of dream productions from a variety of theoretical perspectives. We will discuss the nuts and bolts of talking with patients about their dreams and the timing, tact, and language of the therapeutic discourse.
Barbara McSwain, M.S.W. ,Member, Faculty, Training & Supervising Analyst, SFCP.
Psychotherapy with Adolescents and Young Adults: Special Challenges
Adolescence and young adulthood recapitulates prior developmental phases and ventures into new territory. Character and defenses may be more flexible, yet separation-individuation struggles can challenge the therapeutic alliance. Using clinical examples, we will look at developmental tasks, special challenges in the transference-countertransference matrix, and consideration of technique. Racial, cultural and socio-economic influences will be considered.
Elizabeth M. Simpson, L.S.C.W. ,Member, Faculty, SFCP.
Treatment of More Disturbed Patients in Community Mental Health, Hospital & Private Practice Settings
Working with disturbed patients in the context of limited services and environmental challenges is challenging at best in any setting. The application of psychoanalytic theory to our work with patients in this context can inform formulation, treatment planning, and considerations of technique. Transference and countertransference issues will be examined through clinical presentations by class members.
Terrence M. Owens, Ph.D. ,Member, Faculty, SFCP.
ELECTIVES ARE ALSO OPEN TO ALUMNI OF THE FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM. Alumni may register for one six week elective; See Registration Section for further detail ; 7.5 CME credits; $150 for Alumni taking elective only.
CASE CONFERENCES
Christopher Wallis, M.D. , Member, Faculty, SFCP.
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2009.
Terrence Becker, M.D. , Member, Faculty, Training & Supervising Analyst, SFCP.
Wednesdays,March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2009.
Class meetings: Wednesdays from 12:00 noon - 2:45 p.m.; Clinical Theory Track 12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m. followed by Case Conference 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.; All class meetings will be held at SFCP, 2340 Jackson St., 4 th Floor, (entrance on Webster St.) San Francisco, CA; 18 sessions; 45 CME credits; $900; readers’ cost not included in tuition; for refund policies see registration.
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