Self Psychology (203A)
(formerly part of Psychoanalytic Models of the Mind Part 2)

Instructor: Peter Perault, MD

Distance Learners Welcome

This eight-week course will explore the paradigm shift in psychoanalysis that has fostered a deeper understanding and more definitive treatment of narcissistic pathology. It will cover technical aspects of empathy, self object transferences, countertransferences, and mechanisms of therapeutic action -- with plentiful case examples and readings from Heinz Kohut, Ernest Wolf, Michael Basch, Joseph Lichtenberg, Anna Ornstein, and others.

Prerequisite: Students will need a basic exposure to and understanding of psychoanalytic theory and its application to the treatment of patients. Applicants can meet this requirement through previous coursework, training, or supervision (e.g., Thinking Psychoanalytically: The Basics; the PPSC Introductory Course; psychoanalytic coursework or supervision in graduate school/residency or post-graduation). Applicants who don't meet this requirement can register for the course with permission of the instructor.

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Where:    Center for Psychological and Family Services, Chapel Hill
When:     January 14 - March 10, 2020  (no class Feb 11 - tentative)
Time:       7:10-8:40 pm
CME Credits: 12 / CE: 12  clock hours/ NBCC: 12 clock hours / All others: Letter of Attendance

About the Instructor: Peter Perault, MD 

Course Syllabus: posted here

Registration and Tuition Deadline deadline is January 7. 
$25 Registration Fee is due at time of application.
Tuition: $315
$235 for students matriculated in the training programs 
$290 for residents and graduate students
Payment plans can be arranged with the Administrator
Matriculated students aren't charged a course registration fee.  Students who register for more than one course in a semester pay only one registration fee.  In special circumstances we may accept registrations after the registration deadline, but there will be an additional $20 late registration fee.
Course Cancellation Policy

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Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion, class participants will be able to  TBA

CE & CME Information: