Program of Studies 2008
THEORETICAL SEMINARS
Reading Freud
This course offers a detailed introduction to the work of Sigmund Freud, with a thorough reading and discussion of Freud’s most important writings. Subjects to be covered include the discovery of the unconscious and infantile sexuality; topographical and structural models of the mind; dreams and their interpretation; female sexuality and sexual difference; the case histories; and papers on technique.
The seminar runs over 4 terms with Term 1 conducted over 4 weeks and Terms 2 – 4 over 8 weeks each. Participants are expected to enrol for the whole year. No previous experience is required.
The coordinator of this seminar is Mrs Mary O’Brien. Seminar leaders include Dr Thea van Hees and Tom O’Brien.
| Time: | Thursday 6.30pm – 8.00pm |
| Fees: | $350 per term ($175 for Term 1) |
For enrolment and further information contact the coordinator:
Mary O’Brien mobrien3@bigpond.net.au or call 07 3844 5855
Contemporary Psychoanalytic Theory
This course may be taken as a one-year course or in individual terms. As a whole the course provides an overview of some important clinical and contemporary issues in psychoanalysis which impact on practice and the status of psychoanalysis today.
Winnicott
Donald Winnicott, paediatrician and psychoanalyst, was an original thinker. Starting from Freud, influenced by Klein but learning from his patients, Winnicott is the author of a number of challenging and original works that continue to illuminate our work today. This course builds on the previous one term course on Winnicott held in 2007.
This is a one term course of 4 seminars to be held in Term 1.
| Time: | Monday 6.30pm – 8.00pm |
| Fees: | $175 |
For enrolment and further information contact the seminar leader:
Margot Lynch margoth@bigpond.com or call 07 3832 1089
Attachment
Description – Tom
This is a one term course of 8 seminars to be held in Term 2.
| Time: | Monday 6.30pm – 8.00pm. |
| Fees: | $350 |
For enrolment and further information contact the seminar leader:
Tom O’Brien Tom.O’Brien@mater.org.au or call 07 3844 5855
Bion through Ferro
Description – Thea
This is a one term course of 8 seminars to be held in Term 3.
| Time: | Monday 6.30pm – 8.00pm. |
| Fees: | $350 |
For enrolment and further information contact the seminar leader:
Dr Thea van Hees dvanhees@bigpond.net.au or call 07 3832 1096
Psychotherapy with Couples
This course will look at some of the psychoanalytic informed literature on working with couples and families. The course will look at both the theory and technique of this work. There will be some opportunity for participants to reflect on their own practice in this area.
This is a one term course of 8 seminars to be held in Term 4.
| Time: | Monday 6.30pm – 8.00pm. |
| Fees: | $350 |
For enrolment and further information contact the seminar leader:
Sally Young sally_young@health.qld.gov.au or call 0407162674
OBSERVATIONAL STUDIES
Infant Observation
This is a one or two year course of weekly seminars where participants bring detailed accounts of their weekly observations of an infant in his or her home environment from birth onwards. The course aims to develop observational skills and an understanding of the infant’s emerging relationships. This course is one of the best ways of learning about the observer’s own involvement in clinical situations.
This is an ongoing weekly seminar of 1 1/4 hours. Participants are expected to enrol for at least one year. There is no prerequisite for this course. There will be a maximum of 4 participants in this seminar.
| Fees: | $50 per seminar |
| Time: | To be arranged with the seminar leader |
For enrolment and further information contact the seminar leaders:
Margot Lynch margoth@bigpond.com or call 07 3832 1089
Janet Rhind jbrhind@gmail.com or call 3832 559
ENROLMENT DETAILS
Terms correspond with school terms and are generally of 8 weeks duration:
For enrolment and further information contact the Coordinator of the seminar as shown in the program.
Post-Graduate Studies
Students may be eligible for credit towards the Master of Mental Health – Psychotherapy, The University of Queensland upon satisfactory completion of Theoretical seminars offered by the BCPS.
Professional Training Programs
Students may satisfy the theoretical components of psychotherapy training programs offered through the Queensland Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association and the Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists, through satisfactory completion of appropriate Theoretical Seminars and Infant Observation Seminars.
Continuing Professional Education
We are able to supply confirmation of attendance at lectures and seminars for Continuing Professional Education purposes.
Terms correspond with school terms and are generally of 8 weeks duration:
Term 1 commences week beginning Monday 11 February 2008 (4 weeks only)
Term 2 commences week beginning Monday 14 April 2008
Term 3 commences week beginning Monday 14 July 2008
Term 4 commences week beginning Monday 6 October 2008
For enrolment and further information contact the Coordinator of the seminar as shown in the program.
Post-Graduate Studies
Students may be eligible for credit towards the Masters in Mental Health – Psychotherapy, University of Queensland upon satisfactory completion of Theoretical seminars offered by the BCPS.
For all enquiries, contact Tom O’Brien – Tom.O’Brien@mater.org.au or call 07 3844 5855
Professional Training Programs
Students may satisfy the theoretical components of psychotherapy training programs offered through the Queensland Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association and the Australian Association of Group Psychotherapists, through satisfactory completion of appropriate Theoretical Seminars and Infant Observation Seminars.
Continuing Professional Education
We are able to supply confirmation of attendance at lectures and seminars for Continuing Professional Education purposes.
For all enquiries, contact Mary O’Brien mobrien3@bigpond.net.au or call 07 3844 5855.
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