The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working with Veterans

Instructors

Andrew S. Berry, Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP
Captain Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d)

November 19, 2019
Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Pay Fee $85

2.5 CME/CE credits offered

Course Description

Typically, when a veteran comes for psychotherapy for PTSD and related trauma, the PTSD is in the foreground of treatment, with everything else in the background. In the interpersonal approach, relationships and how PTSD effects them are in the foreground, with everything else in the background. Attachment issues and relationships are given special focus, and how PTSD effects them. Early clinical inquiries even during intake about the veteran’s brothers and sisters on the battlefield are emphasized, as well how the characteristics of the veteran’s relationships before battle change after the battle is over. Special focus is given to how relationships to people in positions of authority develop prior to treatment, and how re-parenting can occur to an extent, when trust in the process is achieved. New relationship development is then sought in clinical treatment.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1) Describe the nature of an interpersonal focus in treatment.

2) Focus, clinically, on the impact of PTSD on interpersonal relationships with those both living and dead in the life of the veteran while de-emphasizing PTSD symptomatology per se.

3) Describe the elements of an effective intake with veterans, e.g., asking about who the veteran served with, who survived and who did not, as well as decorations.

4) Recognize and focus on the importance of the veteran’s evolving relationship to authority figures during times of trauma and afterward, from early childhood to the present day.

5) Recognize the need to inquire about and focus on the interpersonal impact of PTSD on the veteran’s transition back to civilian life.

Continuing Education Information

Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association and New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of (2.5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Psychologists: New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education programs for psychologists. New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Persons with disabilities: The building is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator. Please notify the registrar in advance if you require accommodations.

DISCLOSURE: None of the planners or presenters of this CE program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.