A Series of Short Courses
The Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
presents
A Series of Short Courses: An Integration of Neuroscience, Mind -Body Principles
and Self & Relational Psychotherapies
ICP&P office and other Northwest Washington locations
Selected Fridays October 14 – December 16, 2011 from 11:45 – 3:00pm
Series Description: This series consists of seven independent short courses, each lasting three hours and incorporating three different components: 1) a didactic component consisting of a review of relevant theory and research; 2) a case study; and 3) a guided experiential component. The purpose of the case study and experiential component is to enhance participants’ ability to translate the concepts they are learning in the seminars directly into their clinical practices. Throughout these seven courses, an integrated model will be employed drawing together, when appropriate, mind-body principles, contemporary dynamic theories and neuroscience. Because they enhance one another, we recommend that participants take as many courses in this series as possible. Readings will be sent to participants upon registration.
Series Instructors: Jean Gearon, PhD; Bill Harman, PhD; Kate Kelly; Faith Lewis, MSW; Karen Schachter, MSW; and Stephen R. Stein, PhD.
Maximum Enrollment: Ten
Each short course offers 3.0 CE credits – The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis (ICP&P) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. ICP&P is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ICP&P is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to offer Category I continuing education credit. Because ICP&P has approval from the Maryland Board, CE credits hours awarded by ICP&P may also be claimed by social workers licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia. These continuing education credits meet the ANCC approval standards for nurses and the approved standards for marriage & family therapists. Attendees from the above professional groups will earn 3.0 CE credits for attending the conference. Full attendance is required to receive the designated CE credit. ICP&P is accredited by MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ICP&P designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)Ô. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
COURSE ONE: OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM AND RATIONALE FOR AN INTEGRATED MODEL:
Date: October 14, 2011
Instructors: Faith Lewis, MSW and Stephen R. Stein, PhD
Brief Summary: The evolution of psychodynamic theory, beginning with Freudian psychoanalysis, moving to object relations theory, self psychology, relational theories, and other contemporary influences will be briefly discussed. The centrality of attachment theory and inter-subjectivity in the healing process, and how these concepts relate to the theories previously discussed, and to mind-body principles and neuroscience, will be articulated. The provision of selfobject experiences and selfobject transferences will also be discussed in relation to limbic revision and neuro-plasticity.
COURSE TWO: THE CENTRAL CONCEPTS OF NEUROSCIENCE THAT RELATE TO PSYCHOTHERAPY
OCTOBER 21, 2011
Instructors: Stephen R. Stein, PhD & Jean Gearon, PhD
Brief Summary: This section will focus upon some central concepts in neural science that affect the treatment process. The importance of neural integration in therapy and psychological well-being will be discussed. The parts of the brain that play crucial roles in neural integration will be reviewed, including the neocortical and limbic systems, brain stem and left brain-right brain functioning. The didactic component will also focus on: 1) an interpersonal theory of neural development, which sculpts the brain, 2) the effects of stress in relation to neural functioning, behavior and psychological well-being, and 3) the impact of therapy upon neural integration, limbic revision and executive brain functioning to promote neural plasticity.
COURSE THREE: MIND-BODY PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES
OCTOBER 28, 2011
INSTRUCTORS: Stephen R. Stein, PhD and Karen Schachter, MSW
Brief Summary: This seminar will focus upon an operational definition and discussion of mind/body strategies such as hypnosis, guided imagery, mindfulness and meditation. The principles that provide the underlying foundation for the use of mind-body practice and the structural components that serve to deepen the trance experience and to create altered and heightened states of consciousness will be identified. The application of these therapeutic strategies to the clinical encounter will be discussed as well.
COURSE FOUR: MINDFULNESS AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Instructor: Bill Harman, PhD
Brief Summary: This seminar will define mindfulness, and describe how it can be helpful to the therapist, the patient and the therapeutic relationship. Additionally, this seminar will review the empirical evidence supporting the positive benefits of mindfulness and will help you to integrate its use into your psychotherapy practice.
Course Five: THE INTEGRATED MODEL AND HOW TO USE IT TO PROMOTE HEALING
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Instructors: Faith Lewis, MSW and Stephen Stein, PhD
Brief Summary: During this didactic component, the convergence of contemporary psychodynamic theory with modern neuroscience will be highlighted. Specifically, we will explore these concepts — mirror neurons, empathy, selfobject experiences and transferences, implicit relational knowing — and how each of these represent the integration of contemporary psychotherapy with neuroscience. The ideas of mindsight, wise mind, limbic revision and resonance will be reviewed. We will also discuss how specific induction content/focus (i.e., relaxation, vitalization, health, body image) relates and influences clients’ inter-subjective experience and intra-subjective reality.
COURSE SIX: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE INTEGRATED MODEL: TRAUMA
DECEMBER 2, 2011
Instructors: Jean Gearon, PhD, and Stephen R. Stein, PhD
Brief Summary: This seminar will review and discuss the impact of psychological trauma on the brain and how different memory systems (implicit and explicit) respond to and process traumatic events. During this seminar, participants will learn how an integrated model can help facilitate recovery from traumatic events by utilizing neuro-plasticity and limbic revision to decrease the classic intrusive and arousal symptoms of PTSD, create a new healing narrative and promote greater emotional equilibrium. The importance of the intersubjective experience with the therapist in healing will be outlined as well as how guided imagery can contribute to developing and maintaining the therapeutic alliance.
COURSE SEVEN: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE INTEGRATED MODEL: MALADAPTIVE SELF-SOOTHING BEHAVIORS
DECEMBER 16, 2011
Instructors: Karen Schachter, MSW and Kate Kelly
Brief Summary: During this seminar, we will continue the discussion of how to apply the integrated model with clients (adults and children) with a variety of maladaptive coping strategies including disordered eating, negative body image and anxiety. Woven into these discussions will be examples of how to craft inductions, as well as to use other mind-body strategies, to help address these difficult issues.
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Registration Form – Series of Short Courses
Name: ____________________________________ Designation: ___________________________
Street Address: ______________________________ City/State: _____________________________
Phone: (w) ________________ (h) ______________ E-mail: ________________________________
Please check dates you would like to attend:
October 14, 2011
October 21, 2011
October 28, 2011
November 4, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 2, 2011
December 9, 2011
Fees per Short Course: (Make checks payable to ICP&P and send to: 4601 Conn. Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008) ICP&P Member $60.00 Non Member $90.00
For more information including learning objectives and selected bibliography, please visit www.icpeast.org or call 202-686-9300 ext. 5 or email icpeastadmin@att.net
Neither ICP&P nor the presenters have any relevant financial relationship with any commercial interests.
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