Therapist Development

Therapists wishing to deepen their therapeutic skill and knowledge base are seen in individual and group sessions, with a focus on the effective use of self.  The therapist's awareness level, attunement capability, as well as countertransferences are explored and developed.  Therapists benefit from support for the difficult and often isolated work they do.  Technical aspects are addressed, including the initial set-up and long-term development of the case.


SUPERVISION GROUP for clinicians:
Topics will include:
 Our Friends the Defenses--Seeing Them, Appreciating Them, Working With Them. 
 Diagnosis Directs Us--Primary World View, Therapeutic Direction for Various Diagnostic        
                                      Categories.
 Organize the Caseload for Success--Triage, Intent, and Managing Interest and Energy Over
                                       Time.
 Organize the Therapy for Success--First Session Tasks, Telling the Story.
 Therapist as Instrument---Locating and Using Your Strengths.  Developing Your Awareness.
                                       Your Own Defenses and Weak Spots.

Group will consist of didactic and experiential elements, with case presentations.