Dates: Wednesday, April 6th (open to the public) & Wednesday, April 20th (open to PPC faculty and candidates)

Location: PPC Library

401 Shady Ave, Suite B101

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Cost: $25 per session/$15 for general admission with no CE/CME credits

Continuing Education: 2 CE/CME credits available per session

DESCRIPTION***

About the Instructor:

Richard A. Geist, Ed.D. received his undergraduate degree and his doctorate in Psychology from Harvard University, and for 35 years was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School.  He is a Founding Member of both MAPP and MIP, faculty, supervising analyst, and former member of the Board of Directors of MIP. In addition, Dr. Geist is on the Executive Board of the International Association of Psychoanalytic Self Psychology.  He has written numerous papers on clinical self psychology, many of which have emphasized the theme of connectedness in clinical practice.  He is currently working on a book entitled Connectedness: the clinical application of contemporary self psychological theory.  He maintains a private practice in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy in Newton, MA where he sees children, adolescents, adults, and couples, in addition to doing private supervision.

Learning Objectives:

After the program the participants will be able to:

1.  Discuss the theoretical underpinnings of self psychology

2.  Explain the definition and use of empathy in clinical work

3.  Analyze how the theory alters our clinical perspective and interaction with patients

4.  Begin to apply integrating the clinical perspective into therapeutic work

Continuing Medical Education Statement: 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements

and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

through the joint providership of the American Psychoanalytic Association The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center . 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 [2] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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.

The accuracy and utility of the material presented has been reviewed by our Education Committee.  While the content of the workshop or course is intended for the further education of professionals in the field, it is by no means comprehensive training, and should not be considered such. Further reading, training and consultation may be required. No treatment should be undertaken outside the limitations of your skills and expertise.  Expressive forms of psychodynamic psychotherapy is contraindicated in the treatment of some mental illnesses and should not be used to treat all kinds of mental illness.

APA --American Psychological Association Statement: 

Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center maintains responsibility for the program and its content. 

Social Workers, Licenced Marriage and Family Therapists: 

Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

The Pennsylvania Board of Social Work approves of credits issued by APA sponsors. Therefore the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center is able to offer continuing education credits to social workers and counselors per Section 49.36(a) (6) ix)of the regulations at the time of offering.