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FORS
Florida Organization for Relational Studies
A Local Chapter of the Division of Psychoanalysis of the American Psychological Association
Welcoming Mental Health Professionals from All Disciplines
presents
a Seminar with

Lycia Alexander-Guerra, M.D.
“Working With Patients Who Have Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse”

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
9am - 1pm
3 CE Credits
Rollins College - Cornell Campus Center (Biederbach Reed Room)
1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, Florida, 32789
(407) 646-2000
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Schedule
9:00 AM Registration and refreshments
9:25 AM Welcome and introductions, David Baker, Ph.D.
9:30 AM Lecture and discussion, Lycia Alexander-Guerra: Working With Patients Who Have Survived Childhood Sexual Abuse
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Lecture and discussion, continued
12:45 PM Complete evaluations and issuance of certificates

Educational Objectives
After attending this intermediate level program in full, participants will be able to:
1) Assess cognitive impairments, physiological responses, and relational adaptations which are manifested in survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and how these affect treatment negotiation.
2) Identify roles enacted by patient and therapist with survivors who use dissociation and projective identification.
3) Utilize enactments to make explicit what has been dissociated.

Description of Program: Dr. Alexander-Guerra will discuss the therapeutic implications for working with adult patients who have survived childhood sexual abuse. Children who have been traumatized by trusted caretakers often compartmentalize (dissociate) the experience in a way that is frozen in time, and unavailable to symbolized (language) processes, therefore narrative and interpretation alone are insufficient for healing. Instead, it is through enactments within the therapeutic dyad which brings to light horrific past experiences, and these must be symbolized and integrated with other aspects of the self. Reconfiguration and introjections of new relational paradigms create the possibility for healing.

Presenter: Lycia Alexander-Guerra M.D. is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and a member of the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Dr. Alexander Guerra received her psychoanalytic training at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, and subsequently has studied Self Psychology, Relational Psychoanalysis and Intersubjectivity. She is currently President of the Tampa Bay Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, Inc.; President of the Tampa Bay Psychoanalytic Society, and the Co-chair of the Veterans Family Initiative. Presently, she is in private practice in psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and psychiatry in Tampa, Fl.

Seminar Fees:
Members $30; Non-members $40; Students $10

Fees include a continental breakfast and refreshments. While you may pay at the door, it would be helpful to register by mail or e-mail by Wednesday December 2nd, so that we may better plan seating and refreshments. Please note that the student registration fee is for unlicensed professionals only and therefore no CE credits are awarded. Refunds are honored with written notice at least 72 hours before date of seminar. Contact Renee Natvig, Treasurer, at 407-625-3134 regarding refunds or if there are questions pertaining to seminar fees.

Participants: This seminar is open to all FORS members; interested mental health professionals who may not be members, and unlicensed students who are enrolled at least part-time in a terminal degree program (BA, MA, Ph.D., Psy.D ) leading towards licensure as a mental health professional. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a predominately psychoanalytic mode. FORS and Division 39 are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address any questions or concerns to Angela Williams, Continuing Education Coordinator at 321-214-0826.
FORS Contact: FORS and Division 39 are committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. If you believe that a violation of ethics has occurred during this presentation, or if you have concerns about such issues as handicapped accessibility, distress with regard to program content or other complaints, please contact Angela Williams, Continuing Education Coordinator at 321-214-0826.

Continuing Education: This program is offered for 3 continuing education credits (3.0 CE). Participants must attend 100% of the program. Upon completion of a conference evaluation form, a certificate will be issued. This serves as documentation of attendance for all participants. Psychologists will have their participation registered through Division 39. Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for the program and its content. The American Psychological Association is also approved as a CE provider for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers licensed in the State of Florida as stated in Florida Statutes Chapter 491, section 64B4 6.002. Please address any questions to Angela Williams, Continuing Education Coordinator at 321-214-0826.



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