#S105 – Developmental Theory Latency through Adolescence

Course Details

• Instructors: Michael DeNichilo, LCSW
• Thursdays 8:30-10:15 pm
• Live Webinar via Zoom
• 2/19/26, 3/5/28, 3/19/26, 4/16/26, 4/30/26, 5/14/26, 6/11/26
• THIS COURSE DOES NOT OFFER CEU’s

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course emphasizes the psychoanalytic understanding of the psychic development of the latency period which sets the groundwork for the successful approach, entrance, and passage through the second separation – individuation process of adolescence. We will untangle the web of conflict (constructive and destructive processes) between parent and child (Attacks on Linking) to provide a corrective emotional experience that builds emotional muscle and a protective shield. This course will draw upon the work of Freud, Winnicott, Blos, Fonagy, Ferenczi, and Howell.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To describe the underlying concepts of attachment and character development from birth to adolescence and the consequences that often ensue when early childhood conflicts are not resolved.
2. To examine the challenges and clinical implications that need to be addressed therapeutically of emerging adolescents into young adulthood.
3. To integrate the psychoanalytic theories being presented which apply to self-injurious patients through case examples which demonstrate enactments of childhood experiences in current patterns.

Course Requirements: Candidates will be expected to write a final written assignment of four pages which is due in the last class which illustrates how developmental theory from birth through adolescence has influenced character development as it has emerged in the treatment process of case material.

TECHNOLOGY:

This course takes place online with synchronous video on Zoom (fully interactive). System requirements are:

• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

COSTS:

This course costs $350.00 and there is a $115.00 Semester Registration Free for New Candidates which includes a one-year subscription to Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing PEP and a one-year membership to the Psychoanalytic Candidates Organization (PACO). Returning Candidates must pay a $50 registration fee for the Spring Semester.

Refund policy: After the 4th class session, there is no refund. Monies paid for classes when candidates withdraw from the program after the 4th class, will be applied as a credit, if the candidate returns to NJI. If a candidate withdraws before the 4th class, 1/2 tuition will be refunded. (This excludes the registration fee of $115).

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS:

There is no potential conflict of interest and/or commercial support for this event.

CONTACT:

For more information or registration, please call 201-836-1065, visit us online at www.njinstitute.com or contact us via email at info@njinstitute.com