Description
What is Lacan – inspired psychotherapy? Jacques Lacan’s theories and concepts are considered by many as the most significant contributions to psychoanalytic thinking and praxis since Freud. Yet, they are complex and many find them difficult to apply in practice. This course examines some of Lacan’s most original constructs and applies them to two case studies. The course, Lacan – Inspired Psychotherapy, explores the centrality of language for understanding the human condition along with his four discourses: University, Master, Hysteric and Analyst. Additionally, the course examines the ethical directive of psychoanalysis as well as the mental registers of the Real, Imaginary, and the Symbolic. Interdisciplinary considerations from Neuroscience and Systems Theory are also discussed.
Instructor for Lacan – Inspired Psychotherapy
The Instructor is Dr. Michael J. Gerson, an experienced Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, and Marriage and Family Therapist in California. He has been training clinicians for over 40 years in his private practice, in community counseling centers, as a professor of Psychology in graduate programs, and as a presenter at professional meetings for clinicians. He is renowned for his depth of understanding of the therapeutic process and for his keen ability to translate complex concepts into terms that are clear and that can be applied to the clinician’s own work.
CE Credits for Lacan – Inspired Psychotherapy
This course earns 4 continuing education credits. The Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Conflicts of Interest or Commercial Support
There is no commercial support or other potential conflicts of interest for this program, presentation, or instructor.
Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility
We are committed to respecting diversity in all of its forms, including age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, language, socioeconomic status, religion, and disability. We also strive to make all of our activities accessible to individuals with special needs or disabilities. Please contact the Director at mgersonphd@psychstudies.net if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding any of our programs.
Sources and Relevance
Our programs and teaching methods are supported by current, empirically-based scientific literature, and are designed to provide continuing education that is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or research, so that psychologists may maintain and expand their ability to serve the public and contribute to the profession.
Target Audience for Lacan – Inspired Psychotherapy
All mental health professionals, educators, and researchers have a variety of educational backgrounds and needs—if you have any questions about whether this course could benefit you and/or would be appropriate for your level of training, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our courses are designed for postdoctoral-level psychologists; this course is an intermediate-level course. You may contact the Director directly at mgersonphd@psychstudies.net with any questions or concerns.
Course Schedule
This course will be available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you will be able pace yourself in a manner that is comfortable for you.
Cost and Refund/Cancellation Policy
The cost of the course is noted below; there are no additional fees. Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are not satisfied with a course, please let us know immediately—we will cancel your order and gladly offer you a full refund.
Course Format Summary for Lacan – Inspired Psychotherapy
The course consists of a PowerPoint video presentation and audio narrative (1 hour, 15 minutes) by Dr. Gerson. Written captions allow for review in multiple modalities. An online multiple choice test and Certificate of Completion follow the course for 4 CE credits. Intermediate level. $49.
