Workshop Overview
The evolution of the new relational models within psychodynamic theory has helped shift psychoanalytic thinking from classical drive or instinct theory to a relational approach with its greater emphasis on adaptation, developmental arrestment, and deficits in psychic structure. Attachment theory, in particular, reflects a conceptual revolution that synthesizes the best ideas of psychoanalysis, cognitive sciences, memory, and the emerging discoveries in the neurosciences (neurobiology & neurophysiology). Attachment theory, like self psychology, can be considered an offspring of object relations theory. While these three theories share important similarities, they hold different allegiances to classical drive theory. The most decisive factor that differentiates attachment theory from the other two theories is the degree to which it differs from classical drive theory on the importance of attachment. Attachment theory holds firmly to the position that the pains, joys, and meaning of attachment cannot be reduced to a secondary drive.
This workshop will demonstrate and provide evidence of the ways that attachment theory can inform group treatment. Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and group cohesion as a crucial aspect of the relational approach to treatment in both individual and group therapy.
Speaker: Dr. Phillip Flores
Philip J. Flores, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA., is a clinical
psychologist who has worked extensively for the past thirty years
in the area of addictive disorders and group psychotherapy.
For more information on Dr. Flores, please
click here.
Event Details
- The workshop will be held Nov. 10, 2007 at the Psychological Studies Institute. For maps & directions, click here.
- The workshop begins at 9:00 AM. For the workshop schedule, click here.
- For workshop fees & registration info, click here. Note: This workshop is free for students.