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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
Accreditation
This course has been accredited by the RANZCP Committee for Advanced Training in the Psychotherapies for the seminar and infant observation components of the Individual Dynamic Psychotherapy program. The specific requirements of the Certificate of Advanced Training in the Psychotherapies are listed on the RANZCP website.
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 and some changes may occur.
Introduction
Introduction of MAPP training committee, facilitators and trainees with an overview of the course – Fariba Ahmadi
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. Psychodynamic assessment and formulation – Sue Oliver
4. Psychoanalytic diagnosis and assessment for suitability – Denis O’Loughlin
5. The Art of Listening, psychodynamic perspective – Fariba Ahmadi
6. Therapeutic relationship – TBA
7. The Unconscious 1 – Paul Foulkes
8. The Unconscious 2 – Paul Foulkes
9. Dreams – Melinda Hill
10. Framework and enactment – Melinda Hill
11. Difficulties arising in the work/ boundary issues – Peter Smith
12. Transference/ Countertransference – Alison Clayton
13. Projective Identification – Alison Clayton
14. Transference focused psychotherapy – Paul Cammell
15. Intersubjectivity in self psychology – Enzo Tieppo
16. Issues around termination – Peter Smith
17. Caring for ourselves – Charles Le Feuvre
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 – Jo Beatson
25. Mentalisation and affect regulation – Jo Beatson
26. Development of psychoanalytic thinking – Manuela Hrasky
27-47 Infant Observation Seminars – Jacqui Adler
Module 3. Clinical Application
48. Personality structure – Manuela Hrasky
49. Narcissism 1 – Manuela Hrasky
50. Narcissism 2 – Manuela Hrasky
51. Borderline personality disorder 1 – Jo Beatson
52. Borderline personality disorder 2 – Jo Beatson
53. Loss and grief – Charles Le Feuvre
54. Depression – Charles Le Feuvre
55. Psychoanalytic perspective on guilt – Denis O’Loughlin
56. Mind and body – Paul Foulkes
57. Eating disorders – Paul Foulkes
58. Working with the couple – Sue Oliver
59. Sexuality 1 – Tim Alexander
60. Sexuality 2 – Tim Alexander
61. Trauma Informed Psychotherapy and Complex PTSD 1 – George Halasz
62. Trauma Informed Psychotherapy and Complex PTSD2 – George Halasz
63. Intergenerational and Relational Trauma 3 – George Halasz
64. Substance abuse and perversion – Tim Alexander
65. Aging, Dementia and cognitive disorders – Peter McArdle
66. Medication, psychodynamic perspective – Fariba Ahmadi
67. Critical time around birth, psychodynamic approach – Fariba Ahmadi
68. Psychosis 1 – Ed Harari
69. Psychosis 2 – Ed Harari
Please contact the course director Dr Fariba Ahmadi on 0418 609 044 or faribaahmadi@yahoo.fr