This course will focus on countertransference/transference and resistance issues. Candidates are taught how to enter and understand the world view of the client from the perspective of Gestalt, intersubjective, existential, and communication theory. Encompassing theorists ranging from Martin Buber to Gianni Francesetti, emphasis will be placed on the contributions of gestalt and existential theorists on the development of a relational theory of psychoanalysis, Case vignettes will be used to identify moments in the therapist/client relationship that clarify or move past resistance and interruptions in contact.

• 10 Hours

• Instructors: Arleen Maiorano, LCSW, LP and Justin Laird, PhD, LP

Each candidate is required to present a case formulation in Gestalt terms, utilizing a client that has been seen in their ongoing supervised caseload for at least one year. A comprehensive research paper summarizing this presentation will be submitted and discussed with other seminar participants. The paper will include a psychosocial history, mental status exam, and an analysis of treatment focusing on the patient/therapist relationship and ethical and psychodynamic issues that have emerged in the course of treatment.

• 10 Hours

• Instructors: Susan Jurkowski, LCSW, LP & Justin Laird, PhD, LP