Watch this space: Mental Health & Artistic Expression

Each clinician will have space to explore how their form of art can be brought into the therapeutic space. Explore how to do this with other engaged practitioners in a safe, friendly and warm collegial space!

Here are some interests from those who have already signed up:

- Photography for body image

- Pottery for trauma recovery,

 - Yoga for bodily awareness

 - Music for the mind's expression 

Is there something you have always wanted to bring into your practice, explore with like minded therapists.

In this 6-week workshop , we will take key theories from the Psychodynamic discipline and see how they arise in your practice.  

Session 1: November 5th 

In this FREE session, learn about Dr. Erb’s experience as a Psychodynamic practitioner, ask questions and discover what this course has to offer. 

Session 2: November 12th 

You are the technique! Discover how to use yourself and your ‘shadow side’ in the therapeutic relationship. 

Session 3: November 19th 

What does Transference and Countertransference actually look like in practice? Explore case examples and learn the difference between ‘good’ AND ‘bad’ transferences.

Session 4: November 26th 

How to apply key psychodynamic terms to real life case examples? We will dive into Object Relations, understanding client affect, Kleinian theory, False Self, and the importance of ‘play’.

Session 5: December 3rd 

How does the Psychodynamic therapist work with trauma? Learn how to meet a client in the darkest depths, and when to refer them.

Session 6: December 10th 

Are we ever really a ‘blank screen’? We will look at recent changes to psychodynamic theory and the Relational Psychodynamic paradigm.