2011-12

Fall  

* Psychoanalytic Writing

Ann Arbor

David Klein, Ph.D.

Wednesdays, September 14-November 9, 2011, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (course meets alternate Wednesdays)

This 5-session course will serve as an introduction to psychoanalytic writing. There will be some readings and discussion of published papers on the topic of psychoanalytic writing.

A second intention of the course is to help each candidate or other enrollee write a brief psychoanalytic article or essay. Hopefully these pieces of writing will appear as a special section in the next volume of the MPC Bulletin, as a Writers Workshop.

Approval for 7.5 CE credits pending. [A]

Member: 100.00|Non-member: 110.00

*, **Termination in Psychoanalysis

Ann Arbor

Lynne Tenbusch, Ph.D.

Wednesdays, September 14-November 16, 2011, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

In this course we will examine various aspects of the termination process in Psychoanalysis, not only as the final stage in the therapeutic work, but also in general as it relates to losses, endings, and death. Analytic and associated writings, as well as clinical material will be used in an effort to examine the anxieties and resistances aroused by termination, and to develop an approach to listening to patients' unconscious communications as a guide through this important process.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [A, C, P]         Syllabus

 Member: 195.00|Non-member: 215.00

*,** Character, Narcissistic and Borderline Disorders

East Lansing

Peter Wood, L.M.S.W.

Mondays, September 12-December 19, 2011, 1:30-3 p.m.

This 15-week course examines the various causes, manifestations and treatment of these very difficult to treat disorders. Differential diagnosis will be emphasized as well as a through understanding of transference and countertransference manifestations.

Special Note: this course will include a three-week "master class" section with Bertram Karon, Ph.D. on schizophrenic and manic-depressive disorders.

Approval for 22.5 CE credits pending. [A, C, P]      Syllabus

Member: 275.00|Non-member: 295.00

Understanding and Treating Schizophrenia

A master class with Bertram Karon, Ph.D.

This three-week course will explore schizoid and schizophrenic experience and treatment, taught by a master clinician who has devoted his career to research and treatment in this area.

Master class fee: $50, $60 non-members. Free to those taking the course on Character Disorders.

Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 2011, 1:30-3 p.m.

See Character Disorders course syllabus above for this class.

**Assessment and Psychopathology of Infancy and Early Childhood

East Lansing

Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.

Mondays, September 12-October 24, 2011, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

This course will focus on the understanding of the assessment and indications of psychopathology of infants, young children and their relationships with their parents. Various methods and theories of assessment will be studied, including Greenspan and Hampstead Profile. It is suggested that participants have a child case to enroll in the course, but not mandatory. We will share clinical material where appropriate.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [C]

Member:195.00|Non-member:215.00

Winter

Ann Arbor

Jane Hassinger, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W.

Wednesdays, November 23, 2011-February 8, 2012, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

This ten-week elective course will focus on early and contemporary psychoanalytic scholarship on the meanings and usage of race and ethnicity (among other identity categories) for the construction of identities and the role of racism, sexism, and homophobia—all stigmatizing processes associated with the intrapsychic, interpersonal and social management of difference. We will also focus on clinical vignettes that illustrate various ways race and associated topics, in particular, are addressed or avoided in psychoanalytic treatment and enacted in unconscious racialized enactments between therapist and patient.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [A, P]

Course cancelled

*, ** Ego Psychology

Ann Arbor

Sonya Freiband, Ph.D.

Wednesdays, November 23, 2011-February 8, 2012, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

This course will consider the major contributions to the development of ego psychology, beginning with classic papers. Prominent contemporary contributors to conflict theory will also be included. The implications for treatment will be considered throughout this course.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [A, C, P]   Syllabus

Member: 170.00|Non-member: 215.00

*The Neuroses

East Lansing

Elizabeth Waiess, Psy.D.

Mondays, January 9  - March 12, 2012, 1:30-3 p.m.

This 10-week course develops an understanding of the traditional psychoanalytic term, "neurosis," and examines causes, manifestations and treatment of disorders traditionally termed neurotic, including hysteria, conversion neurosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, war neurosis, and depression.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [A, P]   Syllabus

Member: 170.00|Non-member: 215.00

**Assessment and Psychopathology Of Middle Childhood/Preadolescence

Jackson

Ira J. Schaer, Ph.D.

Fridays, November 4, 2011 – January 27, 2012, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

This course will explore symptomatic presentation and etiology of psychopathology of latency aged children and preadolescents. Emphasis placed on fixing these problems within the context of the Developmental Profile developed at Hampstead Clinic to understand the component drive derivatives, ego, superego and defensive structure, and self/object issues.   Structuring the course within a developmental context will amplify the unfolding of development, concentrating on why and where it goes awry.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [C]

Member: 170.00|Non-member: 215.00

Spring

*,** Dreams in Clinical Practice

Ann Arbor

Julia Davies, Ph.D.

Wednesdays, February 15-April 25, 2012, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Beginning with some of the writings of Sigmund Freud, and continuing with contemporary contributions, this course will emphasize the role of dreams and dream interpretation in the practice of psychoanalysis.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [A, C, P]    Syllabus

Member: 195.00|Non-member: 215.00

*,**Psychoanalytic Process (Working Through)

Ann Arbor

Evangeline J. Spindler, M.D.

Wednesdays, February 15-April 18, 2012, 9:30-11 a.m.

This course will explore the various theoretical perspectives in relation to the concept of working through. Conflict, structural, developmental, object relational, self psychological and neuropsychoanalytic perspectives may be examined. The contribution of each perspective to psychoanalytic technique will be discussed.  An attempt at integration of these multiple perspectives will be made. Participants will be encouraged to present clinical material from their own practice.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [A, C, P]   Syllabus

Member: 170.00|Non-member: 215.00

**Working with Parents

East Lansing

Brenda Lovegrove Lepisto, Psy.D.

Mondays, February 13-April 4, 2012, (no class March 5) 10 a.m. -12:00 noon

This class will focus on the understanding of parental dynamics, developing a treatment alliance with parents, and the problems that often arise when treating children. Premature termination can occur in child therapy as a result of parental dissatisfaction, unilateral decision-making, changing dynamics between parent and child, misunderstandings of the treatment process and a number of other issues related to the parent-child and parent-child therapist relationship. Using clinical and reading material, techniques that enhance parent and child treatment will be explored.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [C] 

Member: 170.00|Non-member: 215.00

**Assessment and Psychopathology Of Adolescence

Jackson

Ira J. Schaer, Ph.D.

Fridays, February 3 – April 6, 2012, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

This course explores symptomatic presentation and etiology of psychopathology of adolescence.   Emphasis will be placed on fixing these problems within the context of the Developmental Profile. Adolescence is a particularly difficult time to initiate and sustain treatment, due to the need to separate and individuate from all adults, parents and therapist alike. Understanding the particular developmental and psychopathological issues of this stage of development is essential for the treatment process to occur.

Approval for 15 CE credits pending. [C]

Member: 170.00|Non-member: 215.00