#F403 – Case Seminar: Comparative Orientations

Course Details

• Instructor: Regina Mezheritsky, LCSW
• Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:15 pm
• Live webinar via Zoom
• 9/17/26, 10/1/26, 10/15/26, 10/29/26, 11/12/26, 12/3/26, 12/17/26, 1/7/27

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

In this case seminar we will be moving through the history of psychoanalytic thought, discussing major theoretical developments from Freud’s original theory through contemporary theories. We will critically analyze how each school of thought approaches therapeutic aim and therapeutic action. In doing so, our goal will be to deepen our understanding of how the analyst’s theory shapes technique. We will also seek to understand how the various theoretical perspectives see pathology, interventions, interpretations, the role of the analyst, and how analysis “cures.”  Topics will also include modes of analytic listening, the formulation and timing of interventions, dealing with resistances/impasses, and other issues related to the psychoanalytic frame.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Regina Mezheritsky, LCSW, PsyA

Regina Mezheritsky, LCSW, PsyA, is a graduate of The New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis (NJI) and is in private practice in Teaneck, NJ. She is the Chair of the Conference Committee at NJI. She is a member of American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work and the New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work. In her free time, Regina enjoys walking her golden retriever Brady in the park and drinking cappuccinos.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the completion of this course the students will be able to:

1. Analyze and evaluate modes of analytical listening from different perspectives.
2. Identify and modify candidates’ listening skills.
3. Show how different psychoanalytic schools’ approach therapeutic aim and therapeutic action.
4. Describe how different frames of analytical thought could be integrated and applied in clinical practice.
5. Evaluate different interventions, timing of interventions, the role of insight, and the impact of the therapeutic relationship.

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:

• 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:

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 contact us via email at info@njinstitute.com