Note: Links for optional readings are not included in the course bibliographies.
Borderline Pathology
Melvin Singer, MD
This course will attempt to integrate developments in contemporary psychoanalytic theory with the classic ego-structural approach. Concepts derived from the differing theoretical paradigms will be studied in relation to their relevant phenomenological problems within the borderline and narcissistic realms. Historic and author-focused perspective will be used along with an analytic database to address problems in the modifications of technique.
Perversions
Melvin Singer, MD
Klein and British Object Relations
Salman Akhtar, MD
Masters Series
TBA
Advanced Courses
TBA
Termination
Andrew Smolar, MD
Adult Continuous Case Conference
TBA
The central aim and focus of this continuous case is to learn from the case material, learn from each other and to share our analytic ideas, approaches and views. The case will be a springboard for discussion. The overarching theme will be looking at resistance from many different facets. It should be noted that this theme is loosely devised and we have the flexibility to move in the direction that is inspired by the case material and the group. In order to help facilitate these discussions we have organized a reading list. While we will touch upon the reading we do not want the reading to be a “resistance” to get into the case material. So the reading is there as a guide with the hopes that it exposes you to some material that can help further facilitate thinking, reflecting on the clinical material and our discussions.
Writing for Certification
TBA