Clinical Series

Psychoanalysis: Not What You Think, More Than You Can Imagine

Psychoanalytic theory is a major contributor to the foundations of psychology, and many of its tenets are incorporated into twenty-first century study and treatment of extreme emotional suffering. But psychoanalysis is widely misunderstood. This is an exciting time for psychoanalysis, as “neuroscience objectively confirms much of what Freud believed about the mysterious workings of the unconscious (Dennis, 2017).”

This series asks the clinical questions: What are we trying to accomplish in psychoanalytic treatment, and what gets in the way? Each topic includes research-based theory that informs innovative techniques.  These techniques are effective in addressing the difficulties of meaningful and lasting change.

The seminars have much for the experienced clinician, as well as for the person new to the field.

Session I

What Really Happens in Psychoanalysis…It’s Not What You Think

This presentation asks several questions: What is psychoanalysis anyway? How does it differ from other therapies? What is the goal and what does the analyst do? These seemingly simple questions address the deeper fundamentals of treatment. Clinicians are invited to bring their cases to discuss.

Presenter

Mary Shepherd, Cert. Psya., Psya. D. is a training and supervising psychoanalyst with over 30 years’ clinical experience. She is on the faculty at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis where she has taught clinical and theoretical classes to masters, doctoral and post-doctoral students. She is in private practice in Brookline and Cambridge. She has made numerous presentations and has several publications addressing modern psychoanalytic ideas. She is particularly interested in the intersection of Psychoanalysis and neuroscience and in clearly conveying intricate theoretical principles and techniques.  

Continuing Education Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the role of the analyst in general terms and in how his/her role may apply to individual cases.
2. Explore the patient’s experience and how this helps enhance the clinician’s understanding of the treatment.
3. Discuss how ideas in this presentation may apply to participant’s cases.

BGSP is authorized to provide CEs for:  Psychologists (all levels), Social Workers, Counselors

Fee:  Free or $20 for 1.5 CE’s/Clock Hours*

*Full refund available if you cancel one week prior to the event. If you have any questions, email info@bgsp.edu.

Offering CEs for:  Psychologists (all levels), Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BGSP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5676. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Application for social work continuing education credits is being submitted. Please contact us at ContinuingEd@BGSP.edu for the status of social work CE accreditation.

For information on continuing education credits for nurses, social workers, or marriage and family counseling, call 617-277-3915.

The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Direct inquiries may be made regarding the accreditation status by NECHE to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: New England Commission on Higher Education, 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Ste 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514, 781-425-7785 or email: info@neche.org