Psychodynamic Deliberate Practice (1.5 CEs)

The Psychodynamic webinar to be presented on November 1, 2025 will describe foundational skills that address three general processes: (1) Exploration and functional analysis of defenses including a cost-benefit analysis; (2) Guided discovery to uncover more adaptive ways to respond to anxiety-provoking situations that have triggered defenses in the past; and (3) Enacting adaptation by maintaining awareness of previously-used defensive strategies and incorporating more adaptive responses in real-life situations. The discussion groups offered on December 3 and 6 will give participants an opportunity to engage in deliberative practice using new skills and receiving feedback. This type of practice is designed to help psychotherapists increase their ability to explore and modify defenses with their own clients. Deliberative practice will provide an opportunity for practitioners to receive encouragement and guidance from peers and from webinar presenters.