Description
About the Lacan-Inspired Psychotherapy Course
The Lacan-Inspired Psychotherapy course introduces several of Jacques Lacan’s most original and influential contributions to psychoanalytic thought and considers their relevance to contemporary clinical practice. Although Lacan’s work has had a substantial influence on psychoanalysis and related fields, many clinicians find his ideas complex and difficult to apply in practice.
The course explores the centrality of language in Lacan’s understanding of the human condition, along with the four discourses—University, Master, Hysteric, and Analyst—and the mental registers of the Real, Imaginary, and Symbolic. It also considers the ethical implications of Lacanian theory and places Lacan’s ideas in dialogue with neuroscience and systems theory. The course concludes by applying selected Lacanian concepts to two clinical case studies.
This course may be applied as an elective course toward the Certificate of Advanced Study in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
Related Reading
For additional perspectives on Lacan, see Lacan on the Power of Words, How Lacan’s Theory Can Be Helpful in Psychotherapy, and Jacques Lacan: A Real, Imaginary, and Symbolic Psychoanalyst
Instructor
The instructor is Dr. Michael J. Gerson, an experienced psychologist and psychoanalyst in California. He has trained clinicians for over 40 years through his private practice, community counseling centers, and graduate psychology programs. He is a professor emeritus with extensive experience in the therapeutic process and in translating complex concepts into terms that can be applied to clinicians’ own work.
CE Credits
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 conflict 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 us if you 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
Our courses are designed for postdoctoral-level psychologists; this course is an intermediate-level course. Mental health professionals, educators, and researchers have a variety of educational backgrounds and needs. If you have questions about whether this course would benefit you or is appropriate for your level of training, please contact us.
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.
Course Format Summary
The Lacan-Inspired Psychotherapy course consists of a PowerPoint video presentation and audio narrative (1 hour, 15 minutes) by Dr. Gerson. A written transcript allows for review in multiple modalities. An online multiple-choice test and Certificate of Completion follow completion of the course.
Cost and Refund/Cancellation Policy
The cost of the course is $49; there are no additional fees. Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are not satisfied with the course, please let us know. We will gladly offer you a replacement course or a full refund.
