The Dynamics of Inner Life

Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice

One-year Training Program for Therapists Psychoanalytically-oriented therapy offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges facing our patients. This one-year course will help you to

● Understand underlying issues in treatment

● Tailor your treatment to specific needs

● Understand an array of psychodynamic approaches

● Deepen the treatment

Term 1 – Fall 2020

1. Basic Concepts in the Psychodynamic Approach (9/9-10/7)

2. Developing Dynamic Understanding: Diagnosis and Case Formulation* (10/14-11/11)

3. Development: How Personal History Affects Current Functioning

(11/18-12/23, no class on Nov. 25)

Term 2 –Winter 2021

4. Beginning the Treatment* (1/6-2/3)

5. Use of Dreams in Psychotherapy (2/10-3/10)

6. Effective Therapeutic Communication* (3/17-4/14)

(Starred courses will include segments on Ethics, totaling five hours through the program)

Schedule

Classes will be held Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.Each class is 5 weeks long, starting September 9, 2020.

All classes will be held using Zoom on your computer or smart device.

Faculty: David Freiband, M.S.W., Ph.D., Michele Rivette, L.M.S.W., B.C.D., David Klein,

Ph.D., Sonya M. Freiband, Ph.D., Marybeth Atwell, L.M.S.W., Peter Wood, M.S.W.

All faculty are certified psychoanalysts with the Michigan Council for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.