Session Eleven - Transference, countertransference and enactments

Session Eleven – Content Level: Beginning and intermediate
Transference, countertransference and enactments

Abstract:
The interpersonal field is intense and filled with re-enactments of childhood abuse in the treatment of complex trauma. The clinician must be aware of the potential dynamics that may emerge during the treatment in order to manage the treatment course effectively. We will define and explore transference, countertransference, and enactments that are areas of growth potential but can also be pitfalls in this work. Time will be given to discuss case material as it relates to the readings.

Objectives:
1.    Define transference, countertransference and enactments
2.    Discuss various issues in transference and countertransference that are complicated by trauma
3.    Discuss the use of enactments to further the therapy
4.    Apply the above to cases in treatment

Readings
A.    Courtois, CA, and Ford, JD  (2013) Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, Relationship-Based Approach. NY, NY: The Guilford Press.. pp. 298 – 327 (Chapter 10)

Timed outline:
45 minutes:    Discussion of Reading A – transference and countertransference – complications due to trauma
45 minutes:    Discussion of Reading A – enactments and their use in therapy
75 minutes:     Discussion of case materials applying the above reading and discussion to disguised cases
 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 APA
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 2.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. ISSTD maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2021 – 08/20/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 2.50 continuing education credits.
  • 2.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program.
Course opens: 
08/03/2021
Course expires: 
10/19/2022
Part of: 
The Complexities of Complex Trauma Accelerated - Live Teleseminar Stach
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Available Credit

  • 2.50 APA
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 2.50 ASWB ACE
    The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. ISSTD maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2021 – 08/20/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 2.50 continuing education credits.
  • 2.50 ISSTD Certificate Program
    This program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program.
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