“Psychic Retreat: Working with a Defensive Organization”
Saturday March 18th, 2017
10 AM – 12 PM
Pamela Van Dalfsen, Presenter
Terry Hanson, Discussant
Psychic retreats often stymie clinicians and result in an experience of being “stuck”, despite determined and thoughtful effort being invested. I will discuss a long term clinical case in which a defensive organization dominated and seemingly stalled the work for years. The discussion will also include the way the patient’s hatred of reality finally began to yield, opening to necessary character work.
Pam Van Dalfsen, PhD
Presenter
Pamela Van Dalfsen Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who has had a private practice in the Seattle area for 25 years. She loves British Object Relations for its theory and application to clinical practice. Pamela is also a member of the COR Board.
Terry Hanson, PhD
Discussant
Terry Hanson Ph.D. has been involved in both COR and the Northwest Alliance for many years and has served as the Alliance President. He has his practice in Seattle.
All Meetings with be held at our COR Meeting Room
Fees
COR Member Pricing:
Free
Non-Member Pricing:
$20
2 CEU Credits Available for extra $10
Reduced fee memberships for new members will be available at the door for $35
Parking:
Free parking is available – contact Christopher Owen at christopherowen@comcast.net for information
For Questions, Contact:
Collin McFadden at (206) 697-2539 collinmcfadden@gmail.com
or
Christopher Owen at (206) 953-0173 christopherowen@comcast.net
Or visit the COR website at:
https://centerforobjectrelations.org/