Lust, Rage, Chaos and Love: Erotic Transference in Psychotherapy
– Felicia Matto-Shepard, LMFT [CLASS] [CANCELED]

Narrative: While all psychotherapists are trained to understand that “therapy never includes sex,” few feel adequately train in how to navigate sexual content that might emerge in the course of treatment.  And when the sexual content is directed toward the therapist, many feel unprepared to respond. Merely setting boundaries with the patient without exploring the meaning of the erotic transference risks the loss of a vital archetypal energy that could be critical to the patient’s development.  At the same time, eros has the potential to create chaos and destruction.  When we don’t address eros in the room, it is relegated to the shadow of the unconscious where it can cause more harm.

This workshop will provide a framework for understanding the archetypal nature of erotic transference and its potential to function as a defense or as a healing force.  Based in Jungian psychology, the presentation will include a theoretical framework of mythology and archetype, case examples of both the healing and destructive nature of eros, and experiential exercises to apply the material.  We will consider variations of gender and sexual orientation, lust and rage as defenses against connection and the place of love in psychotherapy.

Felicia Matto-Shepard, MFT is a certified Jungian Analyst in private practice in Petaluma.  She works at the intersection of psychology, embodiment and imagination.  She has a long time interest in sexuality, power and gender.  In addition to psychotherapy, Felicia teaches classes in active imagination through process art.  Felicia is an Analyst Member of the CG Jung Institute of San Francisco.

COST: 

CIP Member: 

$75 early registration, up to 10 days prior to class, $90 after

Non-Members:

$100 early registration, up to 10 days prior to class, $110 after

CEs: 4 CEs for LMFT & LCSWs and 4 CEs for Psychologists

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.