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the eleventh annual
Paul Gray
Visiting Scholar Weekend
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2015 Forum Objectives
1) Describe the relationship between defensive maturity of
mothers and the attachment security of their 1- and 2-year-olds.
2) Describe the relationship between defensive maturity of
mothers, social/emotional competence, and behavioral
problems of their 1- and 2-year-olds.
3) Describe the reliability, validity and clinical utility of the
DSM-IV Defensive Functioning Scale.
2015 Colloquium Objectives
1) Describe the basic methodology of a systematic case study
and its application to psychoanalytic treatment.
2) Describe the difference between statistically significant
differences and clinically significant differences in treatment
outcome.
3) Describe reasons for assessing multiple domains of
functioning when assessing treatment outcome.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
& Sunday, April 26, 2015
with
John Porcerelli, Ph.D., ABPP
Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute & Society
Wayne State University School of Medicine
forum:
Utilizing Prenatal Maternal Defense Mechanisms as Predictors
of Attachment Security and Social/Emotional Competence
colloquium:
A Systematic Case Study of
Psychoanalysis of Avoidant Personality
presented by
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Laurel,Maryland20707
“ Paul Gray’s ideas have had a profound effect on the world,
stirring up enormous interest and controversy about the
central, most necessary part of technique, which had been one
of the least discussed and one of the least well-conceptualized
aspects of psychoanalysis: how the analyst listens.
“Dr. Gray’s crucial ideas include adjusting the analyst’s
perceptual focus so as to observe data limited essentially to
inside the analytic situation. He stresses that analysts need
to diminish as much as possible the use of suggestion and
persuasion. His approach is in the interest of improving the
patients’ capacities for eventual self analysis.
” -Marianne Goldberger, M.D.
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2. the eleventh annual
Paul Gray Visiting Scholar Weekend
with John Porcerelli, Ph.D., ABPP
The Forum and Colloquium will be held at:
Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
14900 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 106, Laurel, MD 20707
Directions to the Center:
Traveling north on I-95 from the Washington DC area:
The exit RAMPS for MD 198 (Exits 33A and 33B) from northbound I-95 are permanently relocated
approximately two miles before the old location. Use the exit RAMP for Route 200, Exit 31 (ICC) and
MD 198, Exits 33A and 33B. On the ramp, follow the signs to Exit 33B for Route 198 West. Once on Route
198 West, get into your left lane immediately and turn left at the first stoplight (Sweitzer Lane). Follow
Sweitzer Lane to a four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Sweitzer Road, then turn right into the parking lot
of 14900 Sweitzer Lane. The Center is now in Suite 106, the last Suite on the right on the ground floor,
when you are facing the building. There is ample parking at the end of the building. Please do not park
in spots that are reserved for other companies.
Traveling South on I-95 from the Baltimore MD area:
Take I-95 to Exit 33B (Route 198 West). Turn left at the first traffic light (Sweitzer Lane). Follow Sweitzer
Lane to the stop sign. Turn left onto Sweitzer Road, then turn right into the parking lot of building 14900.
When you face the building, Suite 106 is at the far right on the ground floor. There is ample parking at the
end of the building. Please do not park in spots that are reserved for other companies.
Please return completed form and payment to:
Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
14900 Sweitzer Lane, Suite 106
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Colloquium Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: (OFFICE)
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J
ohn Porcerelli, Ph.D., ABPP, is a graduate member
of the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute and Society and
Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Director of
Behavioral Medicine in the Wayne State University/Crittenton
Family Medicine Residency Program.
FORUM
Saturday, April 25, 5:00-6:30pm
1.5 CME/CE Credits
Refreshments: 4:30-5:00pm
Utilizing Prenatal Maternal Defense
Mechanisms as Predictors of Attachment
Security and Social/Emotional Competence
The concept of defense mechanisms has withstood the test of
time providing essential insights into normal development,
adaptation and psychopathology. Pregnancy can be a significant
stressor for mothers. Their ability to cope adaptively, consciously
and unconsciously with stress may affect a mother’s ability to
support her child’s psychological development. Empirical
support for the validity and clinical significance of defenses led
to the development of the DSM-IV Defensive Functioning Scale.
This Forum will explore the impact that mothers’ defenses, as
assessed by the DFS during pregnancy, have on attachment
security, social/emotional competence, and behavioral problems
of their children at ages 1 and 2 years.
Moderator, Silvia Bell, Ph.D., Training and Supervising Analyst
at the Baltimore Washington Center for Psycotherapy and
Psychoanalysis, will lead audience discussion on the value of
these research findings for clinical thinking and techniques in
psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
COLLOQUIUM
Sunday, April 26; 10:00am-12:00pm
2.0 CME/CE Credits
Continental Breakfast: 9:30-10:00am
A Systematic Case Study of Psychoanalysis
of Avoidant Personality
Case studies and case presentations are core vehicles for the
development and transmission of psychoanalytic theory and
techniques. This case study is based on data from a male patient
with Avoidant Personality Disorder whose 5-year psychoanalysis
was systematically studied through taping of 25 sessions at
predetermined intervals and post-treatment. The process of
engaging the patient and obtaining consent will be discussed.
Process measures will demonstrate adherence to psychoana-
lytic technique as well as times when more eclectic approaches
occurred. Outcome measures will allow for the examination
of overall functioning and of defense maturation. The results
demonstrate changes consistent with analytic theory including
regressions as well as improvement.
Moderator, James Hutchinson, M.D., Baltimore Washington
Institute graduate in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psycho-
analysis, will provide a brief recollection of Paul Gray’s interest
in the use of transcribed psychoanalytic sessions to allow an
empirical test of his theories.
REGISTRATION
Registration for the Colloquium is required. Please register by Friday,
April 17, 2015. Registration fee is $55. Make checks payable to the
Baltimore Washington Center for Psychoanalysis. Late registration
will be accepted on a space-available basis. Refunds will be given for
cancellations made no later than one week prior to the program.
PHYSICIANS: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association
and the Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Inc.
The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a
maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners
and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
SOCIAL WORKERS: The Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy and
Psychoanalysis, Inc., is recognized by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
as a sponsor of continuing education activities.
PSYCHOLOGISTS:
The Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy and
Psychoanalysis, Inc., is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor continuing education for psycholgists.
The Baltimore Washington Center for Psychotherapy and
Psychoanalysis, Inc., maintains responsibility for this program
and its content.
CME/CE INFORMATION
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visit our website: www.bwanalysis.org
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