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Depth and Data: Using Measurement-Based Care to Deepen Understanding of Patient Experiences - Seth Pitman, PhD (Live Webinar)
2025 Grand Round Series
Continuing Education information to follow.
The purpose of this talk is to explore how to effectively integrate measurement-based care (MBC) into psychodynamic clinical practice, focusing on how it can enhance patient outcomes and contribute to meaningful research. The presentation will emphasize the importance of preserving the depth of patient experience while incorporating measurable outcome assessment, and how MBC can support a more nuanced understanding of patient experiences when implemented within a psychodynamic framework. While psychodynamic clinicians may be resistant to MBC due to concerns about its alignment with traditional therapeutic approaches, the talk will argue that growth within the field requires curiosity and a willingness to push beyond traditional boundaries. Practical strategies will be provided for clinicians to initiate MBC projects that stem from their own clinical observations, treatment approaches, and personal professional identities, offering a clear pathway to integrating personal expertise into these initiatives.
Seth Pitman, PhD, is the Associate Director of the Online Intensive Outpatient Program for College Students and Emerging Adults in Massachusetts at the Austen Riggs Center. In addition to providing individual therapy and leading groups, Dr. Pitman designed and manages the IOP's measurement-based care initiative, an evidence-based practice of using systematic and routine assessment to inform treatment decisions and engage patients in their care.
Dr. Pitman is passionate about integrating clinical research and practice to improve treatment outcomes and foster communication within the field of mental healthcare. He is committed to translating what we know works best for patients to policymakers and organizations that have a hand in guiding resources and helping improve access to quality care for all, including those from economically, racially, and gender diverse backgrounds.
Austen Riggs Center Inc. adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. All those at Austen Riggs Center involved in the planning of this activity, including the presenter(s) listed above, report they have no relevant financial relationships with an ineligible company*.
The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of the Austen Riggs Center.
* An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.