An Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
This one day workshop delivered by Dr. Kevin Fehin aims to provide an introduction to the ideas and concepts involved in psychodynamic psychotherapy, including trans
Some of the applications of psychodynamic thinking both within and outside the clinical setting are introduced. There will also be opportunities for thinking about the place of psychodynamic ideas in working with mental health.
Suitable for: Qualified mental health professionals and those nearing the end of their training or those with an interest in psychotherapy.
Members of The Addiction Counsellors of Ireland can earn CPD points for participating in this workshop.
“Kevin was a great facilitator and answered questions particularly well. I liked the interactive style of the training and learned a lot from other people’s questions/reflections. I found the training really thought provoking. I always think that’s a good sign of a training day! I also really liked that we were given the option to access further reading on topics discussed.”
Maeve Scully, Assistant Psychologist, Arbour Hill Prison
November 2021
“This was a really interesting course which provided a succinct account of psychodynamic psychotherapy – not easy to do within a short course. I liked hearing about counselling examples which connected theory to practice.”
Sheila Keane, Educational Psychologist, National Educational Psychological Service
November 2021
Programme Duration
One day.
Programme Aims
The workshop aims to introduce psychodynamic theories and practice by exploring attitudes, values and beliefs about human nature from a psychodynamic perspective, and aims to provide an understanding of psychopathology and presenting symptoms from this viewpoint.
Programme Content
Beginnings and the nature of psychodynamic counselling
Theory from Freud and Klein, linked to concepts in psychodynamic counselling
Attachment Theory, stages of development
Winnicott object relations 'facilitating environment'
Bion the concept of 'Containment'
The setting in counselling
Boundaries
Active listening
The therapeutic relationship
Unconscious communication/processes: Dreams
Working with 'defences' using the concept of Malan and the triangle of insight.
Participants will receive an emailed copy of the presentation, other supporting documents and links to relevant literature by email which will enable them to develop their understanding of psychodynamics appropriate to this level.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants should have:
- an awareness of the nature and key concepts of psychodynamic counselling
- an awareness of the process and significance of self-reflection and self-awareness in psychodynamic counselling
- an understanding of working with transference/countertransference
- developed the skills and attributes required to think and work from a psychodynamic approach
Connect with Your Trainer
The Learning Curve Institute will distribute a unique pre-course questionnaire to each participant in order to ensure the training meets the needs of everyone and is tailored to the appropriate level while also covering specific situations or scenarios as highlighted by the group.
The Learning Curve Institute offers a unique post course support system where participants are provided with the contact details of the trainer and are free to contact them with any questions they may have.
Programme Certification
All participants will receive an eCertificate of Completion in 'An Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy' from The Learning Curve Institute.