$400.00
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the psychoanalytic understanding of the structure and psychic development of the mind of the infant and young child. We will begin with an introduction to the traditional conceptualization of the developing child, using as a point of departure Freud, Anna Freud, and Spitz. We will proceed with an exploration of Klein’s and Winnicott’s ideas followed by Margaret Mahler’s symbiosis and separation-individuation process. The contributions of Bowlby’s attachment theory will provide the background to address the infant and mother dyad and the theoretical and clinical practices that have evolved from it. We will address the input of Erikson and Piaget on psychoanalytical developmental theory and will touch upon some infant and child research, as exemplified by the work of Beebe, Stern, and Fonagy. At the conclusion of the course candidates should have developed a framework in which to conceptualize the trajectory of infant and early child development.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Smith, LCSW
Tammy Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist with the VA New Jersey Healthcare System and maintains a private practice in Teaneck, New Jersey. She earned her BSW from Ramapo College of New Jersey and her MSW from New York University. Tammy’s previous work in inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, and community-based mental health clinics has provided her with extensive experience treating adults with significant mental health challenges. Her clinical and scholarly interests include the relationship between creativity and trauma and the destigmatization of mental illness, with an emphasis on poetry therapy, expressive writing, and journaling. Tammy has published more than 50 poems and received honorable mentions in the New Jersey Poets Prize and the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the completion of this course the students will be able to:
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Suitable for social workers. licensed professional counselors and other mental health professionals
ADA ACCOMODATIONS:
Available upon request: Requests required at least 14 days prior to course.
TECHNOLOGY:
This course takes place online with synchronous video on Zoom (fully interactive). System requirements are:
COSTS:
There is a $115.00 Fall Semester Registration Free which includes a one-year subscription to Psychoanalytic Electronic Publishing PEP and a one-year membership to the Psychoanalytic Candidates Organization (PACO).
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 or contact us via email at info@njinstitute.com
