Working Intersubjectively: The Clinical Relationship as the Source of Meaningful Change
– Presented by Jane Rubin, PhD

Eight sessions, the third Fridays of the month:

October 18, November 15, December 20, 2019, January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17 & May 15, 2020 | 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Narrative: Intersubjectivity theory sees the relationship between patient and therapist as the primary source of psychological change. It provides a complex understanding of the clinical relationship that includes new ways of thinking about transference and countertransference, and how therapists’ misunderstandings of the ways they affect their patients can exacerbate the very problems they’re trying to treat.

In this seminar, we’ll study the basic concepts of intersubjectivity theory with the goal of translating theory into practice. In each class meeting, we’ll discuss a foundational paper in intersubjectivity theory. Topics will include understanding and working with intersubjective conjunctions and disjunctions; understanding the repetitive and developmental dimensions of the transference; and how affects organize self-experience. This will be followed by a discussion of a case in which participants will learn to effectively translate these ideas from theory to practice. Participants should develop greater confidence in using the clinical relationship to facilitate meaningful psychological change.

Jane Rubin, PhD, received her PhD in Philosophy from UC Berkeley, her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Wright Institute, and her PsyD in Contemporary Psychoanalysis at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles. She is in private practice in Berkeley.

COST: 

Non Members:
$340 early registration, up to 10 days prior to first session, $360 after

CIP Members:
$260 early registration, up to 10 days prior to first session, $280 after

CEs: 16 CEs for LMFTs and LCSWs and 16 CEs for Psychologists (Certificates issued after completion of the 16 sessions.)

Community Institute for Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Institute for Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for these programs and their contents.

Accommodations will be made wherever possible to those with disabilities.  Please let us know of any disabilities upon registration, to ensure proper accommodations are put in place prior to workshop/training.

Cancellations must be received in writing 10 business days prior to the seminar or class for a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.