Dr. Itzkowitz will discuss the interpersonal/relational psychoanalytic treatment of “Christopher,” a middle-aged man referred for the treatment of war-related PTSD. His symptom picture left many physicians puzzled and confused. Eventually, being hospitalized on a psychiatric unit, Christopher was diagnosed with war-related PTSD. During the first few months of working together, Dr. Itzkowitz realized that, in addition to Christopher’s war-related trauma, he was also suffering from an extreme dissociative disorder. In this presentation, Dr. Itzkowitz will discuss the difference between dissociative processes that are a normal aspect of mind/brain functioning and the dissociative structuring of the mind. He will address the importance of creating and ensuring safety and teaching grounding techniques for helping with episodes of emotional hyperarousal. Sullivan’s method of detailed inquiry will be applied to the processing of traumatic experiences and the uncovering of strengths that patients can use during recovery. Process notes and dreams will illustrate how working with dissociated self-states is an essential aspect of the recovery process for patients suffering with DID.
Course Link:
http://www.mcpp.online
CE Value (credits): 2
CE Type: Standard
Michigan Council for
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Contact Information:
Rebecca Hatton, Psy.D
734-709-2183
rebecca.hatton1@gmail.com