Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society
(a local chapter of Division 39 of the American Psychological Association)
presents an
Online Saturday Morning Seminar
with
William Salton, PhD
on
How to Use Parallel Process
in Supervision
Without Falling into a Trap
September 19, 2020
Online Via Zoom
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Program Description
This intermediate level workshop will first review the theory of parallel process in psychodynamic supervision. Then, a detailed example involving an advanced doctoral-level psychology student will be presented. Finally, the presenter will discuss how an understanding of parallel process can be used to help the patient and supervisee. Case material from participants will be solicited.
Presenter
William Salton, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Clinical Professor/Training Clinic Director at the Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. He has presented on the subject of parallel process at a recent national conference of training clinic directors.
Schedule
10:00am Welcome and Introduction
10:05am Dr. Salton's Presentation
10:50am Break
11:00am Remainder of Dr. Salton’s presentation and Questions from Participants
12:15pm Complete Evaluations and Adjourn
Learning Objectives
After attending this intermediate seminar in full, participants will be able to:
1. Describe and discuss various fundamental components of parallel process in supervision.
2. Explain and apply the warning signs that parallel process is interfering with a treatment, to ensure ethical and effective treatment of patients.
Link to Handout
Link to Article
Participants
This program is open to all APS members. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a predominately psychoanalytic mode. The material will be appropriate for clinicians with intermediate levels of experience and knowledge.
Registration
Professional and Scholar Members:
Free. Please register online by September 17, 2020.
Early-Career Professional Members:
Free. Please register online by September 17, 2020.
Graduate Student Members:
Free. Please register online by September 17, 2020.
Non-members:
Please join APS in order to participate in 2020-2021 programming.
APS Membership
Eligible professionals can join APS or renew their membership for the 2020-2021 program year for $40. Scholars and Early-Career Professionals can also join/renew for $40. Graduate students may join or renew for $10.
American Psychological Association Approval Statement
Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Continuing Education
This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 continuing education credits. With full attendance and completion of an online program Evaluation and Learning Assessment, a certificate will be issued by email. Psychologists will have their participation registered through Division 39.
To be eligible for CE credit, please:
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Make sure your Zoom name is identifiable. Use the Chat Box to inform program hosts if more than one person is watching via a single Zoom account.
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Be present for the entire program.
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A link to the program evaluation will be shared with participants via the Chat Box at the end of the presentation while the speaker is answering final questions. Participants will enter their names and email addresses on the evaluation so that APS can distribute certificates via email.
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Please complete the evaluation by the conclusion of the morning on September 19.
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CE certificates will be emailed following the event.
APS and Division 39 are committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. APS and Division 39 are also committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Selected References/Recommended Reading
1. Savhat, J. F. (2016). Parallel process: A relational psychoanalytic perspective. In Conversation Hour: APA Archives.
2. Trace, J.T., (2012). Are there parallel processes in psychotherapy supervision? Psychotherapy, 49: 330-334.
3. Watkins, C.T. (2012). Some thoughts about parallel process and psychotherapy supervision. Psychotherapy, 49: 344-346.
4. Watkins, C. T. (2017). Reconsidering parallel process in psychotherapy supervision. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 39: 506-513.
5. Zetzer, H.A. (2015). Parallel Process in multicultural supervision. Psychotherapy Bulletin, 50: 19-23.
Contact
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to APS President Bill MacGillivray, PhD.
There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between Division 39, APS, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding sources that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. During the program, the validity/utility of the content and risks/limitations of the approaches discussed will be addressed, as applicable.