March 10-12, 2017

Projective identification (PI) operates in any relationship but is often misunderstood, especially when working with trauma survivors. Different than projections of transference and countertransference, PI is crucial to recognize and integrate for healthy, functioning relationships and groups of any size. 

Learn how PIs can hijack a group of trauma survivors and how TSM provides an alternative by creating the role of Appropriate Authority to prevent difficulties.  Using your professional cases and personal work, you will practice the identification and integration of PIs in all relationships.
 

See http://www.bayareamorenoinstitute.com/ceu-provider/ for information about
Accommodations and Grievances.

CEUs for Psychologists and Nurses available. 

Psychodrama training hours may be applied toward certification (Recognized by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy). Hours may also be applied for Drama Therapy (recognized by North American Drama Therapy Association).

 

Program Goal:
Participants will learn what Projective Identification is and how to work with it.

Learning Objectives:

After the training, participants will be able to:

• Apply at least 3 TSM action interventions to your work with trauma survivors
• Utilize TSM Action Safety Structures to develop group cohesion and safety
• Explain how projective identification is different than projections of transference and countertransference
• Describe how Projective Identification can hijack a group of trauma survivors.
• Identify patterns of projective identification in your own work
• Utilize the role of appropriate authority to work with projective identification
• Describe projective identification and how it affects therapists when working with trauma survivors.
• Create the role of Ultimate Authority.
• Asses when projective identification is occurring.
• Demonstrate the role of Appropriate Authority.
• Explain how projective identification is a defense.
• Give examples of projective identification.
• Describe how to support your client when working with projective identification.

Kate Hudgins, PhD, TEP, is an internationally recognized expert on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  She developed the research-supported Therapeutic Spiral Model™ (TSM) to treat PTSD, demonstrating that experiential approaches create immediate change and new learning for those suffering various stages of breakdown, subsequent to overwhelming traumatic events. Kate has taught and worked internationally for over 20 years and is a published author and recipient of numerous awards. www.drkatehudgins.com.

Sylvia Israel, MFT (mfc #31245), TEP, RDT/BCT, is a nationally certified Psychodrama Trainer, Educator, Practitioner (TEP), Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer (RDT/BCT) and Founder/Director of IMAGINE! Center for Creativity and Healing, Founder/past-Director of Bay Area Playback Theatre and Founding member of Bay Area Moreno Institute. She is adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and has presented at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and at professional gatherings nationally and internationally. Sylvia is past President of the Northern California Chapter of the National Association of Drama Therapy. Her work blends verbal therapy, psychodrama and other expressive arts. Sylvia specializes in grief and loss, blocks to creativity, trauma and childhood abuse recovery. She maintains a private practice in Marin and San Francisco working with individuals, couples and families.