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The theoretical seminar program draws upon a broad range of classical and contemporary psychoanalytic theory and also relevant research in attachment theory, trauma and neuroscience. We engage the trainees to deepen their understanding of the reading material, as well as to critically evaluate it. The clinical seminar program is lead by the theoretical seminar leader and involves trainees presenting their work for discussion in a collegial and supportive atmosphere. During the course you have extensive opportunities to present and discuss your cases and expand your understanding of psychiatric presentation from different psychodynamic perspective.
Infant observation seminar
The infant observation seminars run within the Developmental Approach Module with slightly separate structure.
It involves one hour observation of a child or a toddler. We are currently considering using digital material in case of difficulties to arrange to observe an infant. Trainee’s observations are then discussed within the seminars which are held on a weekly basis. There is the option of continuing this seminar as a private agreement beyond the structure of the course.
All trainees will be required to have a Working With Children certificate to undertake infant observation.
Supervision and Individual therapy
It is strongly recommended that the trainee be in supervision with a suitable supervisor and undertake their own therapy.
Click here for a list of potential supervisors
MAPP long term course is a 2 year online/in-person course comprising theoretical, clinical and infant observation seminars. The seminars run on a weekly basis and involve a theoretical session for 60 mins followed by a clinical session for 50 minutes with a 10 minutes break in between. Infant observation seminars run for two hours with a different structure.
The seminar program is divided into three modules:
Module 1: Psychodynamic Process and Technique in the Therapeutic Encounter
Module 2: Developmental Approach
Module 3: Clinical Application
Please note: this is a provisional list of online seminars and some changes may occur. In person seminars will be organised throughout the course usually around sharing a meal to enhance the sense of community and group cohesion.
Introduction
Introducing MAPP training committee, facilitators and trainees with an overview of the course
Module 1. Psychodynamic Process and Techniques in Therapeutic Encounter
1. Setting up a psychodynamically Informed Practice 1 – Jenny Randles
2. Setting up a Psychodynamically Informed Practice 2 – Jenny Randles
3.Psychodynamioc thinking in Public Mental Health Services -John Robertson
4. Psychodynamic assessment and formulation – Stuart Thomas
5. Psychoanalytic diagnosis and assessment for suitability –
6. The Art of Listening, psychodynamic perspective – Fariba Ahmadi
7. Therapeutic relationship – Daina Rumberg
8. The Unconscious 1 – Paul Foulkes
9. The Unconscious 2 – Paul Foulkes
10. Dreams – Melinda Hill
11. Framework and enactment – Melinda Hill
12. Object Relations -John Robertson
13. Transference/ Countertransference – Alison Clayton
14. Projective Identification – Alison Clayton
15. Transference focused psychotherapy – Paul Cammell
16. Intersubjectivity in self psychology – Enzo Tieppo
17.Caring for ourselves Educational Saturday in person session with MAPP course committee
Module 2. Developmental Approach
18. Mother and baby 1 – Campbell Paul-
19. Mother and baby 2 – Campbell Paul
20. Psychoanalysis and infant development 1 – Matthew McArdle
21. Psychoanalysis and infant development 2 – Matthew McArdle
22. Sunday’s child – Jacqui Adler
23. Felix Follow up – Jacqui Adler
24. Attachment – Lynette Chazan
25. Mentalisation and affect regulation – Lynette Chazan
26. Development of psychoanalytic thinking – Manuela Hrasky
27-47 Infant Observation Seminars – Jacqui Adler (20 sessions)
48.Educational Saturday session Infant Observation Experience with training committee
Module 3. Clinical Application
49. Personality structure – Manuela Hrasky
50. Narcissism 1 – Manuela Hrasky
51. Narcissism 2 – Manuela Hrasky
52. Borderline personality disorder 1 – Lynette Chazan
53. Borderline personality disorder 2 – Lynette Chazan
54. psychosis- Melinda Hill
55. Loss, grief and depression– Charles Le Feuvre
56. Climate change – Charles Le Feuvre
57. Psychoanalytic perspective on guilt and shame – John Robertson
58. Mind and body – Paul Foulkes
69. Eating disorders – Paul Foulkes
61. Medication Psychodynamic perspective– Fariba Ahmadi
62. Violence-Melinda Hill
63.Suicide-Melinda Hill
64. Sexuality 1 – Tim Alexander
65. Sexuality 2 – Tim Alexander
66. Trauma Informed Psychotherapy and Complex PTSD 1 – George Halasz
67. Trauma Informed Psychotherapy and Complex PTSD2 – George Halasz
68. Intergenerational and Relational Trauma 3 – George Halasz
69. Substance abuse and perversion – Tim Alexander
70. Aging– Peter McArdle
72. Critical time around birth, psychodynamic approach – Fariba Ahmadi
73. Issues around termination – Melinda Hill
Accreditation
This course has been accredited by the RANZCP Committee for Advanced Training in the Psychotherapies for Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy program and includes Infant Observation component. The specific requirements of the Certificate of Advanced Training in the Psychotherapies are listed on the RANZCP website.
Please contact the course director Dr Fariba Ahmadi on 0418 609 044 or [email protected]