Trauma and Dissociation: An Introduction Basic Concepts, Theory and Practice
Instructor
Dr. Michelle Harwell
6 class sessions
Tuesdays 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
In-person seminar at The Alamo Psychotherapy and Training
6401 Ruby Street, Los Angels, CA, 90042
9 CEs offered for qualifying professionals
Course fee
$275
How can I begin anything new with all of yesterday in me?” -Leonard Cohen
This six week series will be taught by Dr. Michelle Harwell. Join us as we trace the origins of trauma and dissociation and its ever-evolving relationship with psychoanalysis. Starting with Freud and Janet, we will track the conversation of traumatology, dissociation, and psychoanalysis through various clinical and cultural milieu, asking the question: what do each of these perspectives have to offer us now? We will journey into the felt experience of dissociation from both sides of the clinical room: patient and therapist as we seek to sharpen our attunement and sturdiness when working in these grey and unformulated spaces. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge, build community, and engage in stimulating discussions with like-minded individuals.
For our main text we will be utilizing a collection of articles by leading thinkers in psychoanalysis and trauma: The Dissociative Mind in Psychoanalysis.
“The Dissociative Mind in Psychoanalysis: Understanding and Working With Trauma is an invaluable and cutting edge resource providing the current theory, practice, and research on trauma and dissociation within psychoanalysis. Elizabeth Howell and Sheldon Itzkowitz bring together experts in the field of dissociation and psychoanalysis, providing a comprehensive and forward-looking overview of the current thinking on trauma and dissociation.”
Learning Objectives
1. Outline the 3 key historical developments in trauma and dissociation theory from Freud and Janet to present day psychoanalysis.
2. Explain how different psychoanalytic perspectives understand and approach trauma and dissociation in clinical work.
3. Identify how cultural and societal contexts influence our understanding of trauma and dissociation.
4. Articulate the relationship between trauma, dissociation, and the therapeutic alliance.
Instructor Credentials
Michelle Harwell, PsyD, LMFT #50732 is an expert trainer, respected speaker, and licensed therapist in trauma, development, and attachment. She is noted for her specialization in areas of development, attachment, trauma, and neuroscience, and her ability to communicate complex topics with clarity and humor. Michelle completed her doctorate in Psychoanalysis from The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles. She received her BA in English Literature from University of Oklahoma, MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology.
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No known conflict of interest or commercial support for Michelle Harwell Therapy, The Alamo Psychotherapy and Training, or the instructor.