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ForwardIOP Seminar - Essentials of Psychodynamic Technique - Instructor Seth Pitman, PhD, ABPP
The goal of this course is to examine the core techniques of psychodynamic psychotherapy and how they contribute to therapeutic change. We begin by situating psychodynamic technique within the broader landscape of psychotherapy, considering the role of both common factors and specific interventions in the therapeutic process. From there, we return to Freud’s early writings on establishing the treatment frame, then trace the development of technique through Strachey’s emphasis on emotionally transformative interventions, contemporary approaches to clinical practice, and the empirical evidence base for dynamic methods. The seminar concludes by integrating these perspectives, highlighting how psychodynamic technique both stands apart from and converges with other modalities
Target Audience
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Learning Objectives
Describe at least three essential differences between classical and contemporary psychodynamic technique.
Explain why emotionally focused interventions differ from purely intellectual interpretations in their impact on therapeutic change.
Identify two or more ways the therapeutic alliance supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic treatment.
Analyze empirical evidence highlighting distinctive features of psychodynamic approaches compared to other modalities.
Evaluate the relative contributions of specific psychodynamic techniques and broader common factors to psychotherapy outcomes.
Seth Pitman, PhD, ABPP, 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.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
ACCME - As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The Austen Riggs Center, Inc. designates this learning activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.00 APA
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The Austen Riggs Center, Inc. designates this learning activity for 6.00 continuing education credit(s) (CE) for psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Austen Riggs Center, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0115.