This short-course will focus on the treatment of an often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and overlooked patient population. It will include the theory, psychoanalytic practice and treatment of patients presenting with a Schizoid internal structure.
The programme will consist of 6 classes presented over a four month period by MISA faculty who are internationally trained in The Masterson Approach. Participants will present case material throughout the course that will be discussed and learnt from. A final case formulation and presentation will be required to display their knowledge obtained. A minimum of 10 individual supervision sessions with a faculty member will be required for completion of the course.
The Masterson Approach (developed by James F. Masterson and colleagues) aims at providing the therapist with sound clinical knowledge and conceptualisation of the Disorders of the Self – in this course the Schizoid – which enables the therapist to better position and orientate themselves for successful intervention and treatment.
Course Outcomes
- Become more effective in the treatment process by intervening with the appropriate ‘technique’ describing the Schizoid dilemma
- Gauge your interventions – the effectiveness of your interventions and techniques will be determined by how the patient responds
- Remain neutral through understanding the intrapersonal world of the patient you will be able to understand your own responses better to remain neutral (counter-transference)
- See results as patients develop and activate their real self and give up their defenses you will see them start to function on a healthier level
Dates:
15 February 2025 – 14 June 2025 (fortnightly Saturday mornings)
Venues:
Vredekloof Clinic, 2 Koorsboom Cres, Vredekloof, Cape Town, 7560
Online, if located elsewhere.
Cost:
R7000 (excluding supervision)
Early bird fee: R6000 if signing up before 1 December 2024
CPD:
32 General CEU’s in Level 1 have been awarded for the course.
Format
Students will meet as a group with faculty members twice a month for two (2) modules. The lecturing time will be 4 hours per day lecture. The students will all receive the course reading-lists prior to the start of lectures and will be expected to come to classes prepared for discussion.
The two modules that will be taught with every lecturing session are as follows (I refer you to CPD Programme Template for a detailed outline):
The basic theoretical and therapeutic assumptions as postulated by Dr. James F. Masterson. The day will start with two 60 minute lectures covering the prescribed theoretical material.
The 3rd period after tea will be used to discuss the clinical application using case material brought by students and or lecturer.
Lastly, the Continuous Case Presentation (CCC) will be focused on an ongoing case brought by a student to the group for supervision and discussion. The student will be assisted in obtaining rightful and ethical permission from the patient before any discussion will take place.
APPLY HERESupervision
In addition, each student will be expected to meet with a faculty member of the Masterson Institute, South Africa, for individual supervision. The course requirement will be a minimum of 10 individual supervision sessions where the student presents his/her work with patients diagnosed with Schizoid Disorder of the Self. The student will need to show an understanding of the art in dealing with the defensive structure of the patient, and to be able to formulate a diagnosis based on the intrapsychic structure of the patient.
Evaluation on completion of the course work
Before receiving the certificate indicating completion of the course, the student will need to present a case to a panel consisting of members represented by the International Masterson Institute and local Masterson Institute of South Africa Faculty. The student will be expected to compose a written case (12 pages, 1.5 spacing) detailing the patient’s history, formulating a correct intrapsychic structure, offering verbatim passages from therapy sessions, and exploring aspects of countertransference. All this is intended to illustrate the student’s understanding and mastering of the Introduction to Psychotherapy of the Schizoid Disorder of the Self: The Masterson Approach.
APPLY HEREScope of Practice
Presenters and attendees of all CPD activities must please note that the attainment of continuing education units (CEUs) does not licence any professional to practice outside their official scope of practice. CEUs are intended to broaden the knowledge of professionals but do not constitute professional training.
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