Together with The New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work,
The Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, Inc.
presents:
An Invitation to Mental Health Professionals
A Thought Provoking Series
∙Open Discussions
∙Approachable, non-judgmental, interactive
Understanding and Treating People of the Trans Experience
This workshop will provide an opportunity for therapists to learn and discuss issues that arise when working with people of trans experience. The program will include a presentation by an experienced psychotherapist who works with people going through the transitioning process, a viewing of the Academy Award movie entitled, “A Fantastic Woman” followed by group reactions and a discussion of psychoanalytic concepts as it pertains to our work with patients/clients.
Course Objectives:
Participants in this course will learn the following skills:
1.
Identify issues and feelings that need to be explored in working with people of the trans experience.
2.
Integrate classical theory with some of the more recent theoretical frameworks as it pertains to our work with people of trans experience. Explore the concept of gender fluidity.
3.
Recognize and identify the psychosocial problems of gender identity disorder and their impact on individuals, family and society.
Presenters:
Jessica Glazer, LCSW
Regina Minsky, LCSW
Mosse Burns, LCSW
Place
:
Five Star Premier Residence
655 Pomander Walk
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Date
:
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Time:
9:3
0am – 1:00pm
Fee:
$25 for Non-Members of IPS
Light refreshments will be served
This course, provided by
The Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, Inc
. is approved for 3.5 continuing education hours by the New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work.