In this six-week course we will explore the impact of early trauma. We will focus on the contribution of object relations theory to the understanding of trauma and its treatment. Among the topics we will discuss are infantile traumatic experience, après-coup, traumatic memory, dissociation and emotional dysregulation in trauma, absence and the lack of representability in traumatic experiences, and the transgenerational transmission of trauma. We will also discuss the emotional impact traumatized patients have on the therapist. We will read selected papers from Freud, Ferenczi, Fairbairn, Winnicott, Cesar & Sara Botella, and Dori Laub..

Registration Deadline & Information
Tuition listed above is for early registration ($40 discount, $15 discount for NCSPP Student Members). Early registration ends 3/9/12, after this date the full tuition will be applied to all registrations.

Cancellation & Refund Policies
Enrollees who cancel at least SEVEN DAY prior to the event date will receive a refund minus a $35 administrative charge. No refunds will be allowed after this time.

THERE WILL BE A $25 BANK CHARGE AND AN ADDITIONAL $15 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED CHECKS.

CE Credit
This event meets the requirements for 9 CE credits for LCSWs, MFTs, and Psychologists. Participants must attend 8% of the program. Upon completion of a conference evaluation form, a CE Certificate will be issued. This serves as documentation of attendance for all participants.
LCSWs/MFTs: This event meets the requirements for CE credits for LCSWs and MFTs through the BBS (Provider #PCE 508).
Psychologists: Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Target Audience & Instructional Level
This course is open to all NCSPPS members and clinicians, who may not be members, who wish to deepen their knowledge of psychoanalytic understandings of trauma and how to incorporate this into their clinical work. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a predominately psychoanalytic mode. This program is intended for those with an intermediate level of knowledge and experience.

Disabilities
Division 39 and NCSPP are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please contact Michele McGuinness for any special needs.

NCSPP and Division 39 are committed to conducting all activities in strict conformity with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles for Psychologists. If you believe that a violation of ethics has occurred during this presentation, or if you have concerns about such issues as handicapped accessibility, distress with regard to program content or other complaints, please contact Michele McGuinness.

The Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology is the local chapter of Division 39, American Psychological Association. NCSPP is committed to the study of psychoanalytic psychology and the encouragement of its interests in the professional and general communities. It is a multi-disciplinary, nonprofit educational membership organization open to all mental health professionals.

There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

East Bay|San Francisco Education Committee
Myra Gueco Bernecker, Ph.D., Chair
Karisa Barrow, Psy.D.
Tessamarie Capitolo, MFT
Dwayne Schanz, Psy.D.
Greg Villalba, LCSW

For program related questions contact Greg Villalba, LCSW at 415|794-1578.

For questions related to enrollment, locations, CE credit, special needs, course availability and other administrative issues contact Michele McGuinness by email or 415|457-9949.