PSYD 895G Object Relations

This course presents an overview of the historical origins of object relations theory and self-psychology focusing primarily on such clinical fundamentals as the attachment, Kleinian positions, transference, countertransference, projective identification, and the ‘corrective emotional experience’. Diagnostic and assessment considerations will center on ways to recognize and treat symptom neurosis, indications of character disturbance and their usefulness in the understanding and treatment particularly along the borderline/narcissistic spectrum, etc. Particular attention will be paid to how to utilize the developmental models in clinical work. This course is part of the FSPP PSYD curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): PSYD 838/838CL and PSYD 839/839CL. Co-requisite(s): None. 1.5 quarter hours