WSP FORUM

Child Dynamic Therapy -What Works? 

The relevance of current research to practice

Presenters: 

Rachel Ritvo, M.D.

Anne Adelman, Ph.D.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

It is not the fruits of scientific research that elevate man and enrich his nature, but the urge to understand, the intellectual work, creative or receptive.

Albert Einstein

“Although psychodynamic psychotherapy is an approach to the treatment of children and adolescents that is widely taught and practiced, efficacy research has been limited to a handful of studies that could easily escape the notice of busy practitioners and academicians...clinicians need good research to better define what works and for whom...The work of our European colleagues, Fonagy, Trowell and Muratori, suggests that researching psychodynamic psychotherapy for children and adolescents suffering from psychiatric disorders and from adverse life events is productive.”

                                Rachel Ritvo, M.D., AACAP News September/October 2006

In this conference current relevant  research findings  will be presented and discussed.  Core dynamic principles will be explored through the use of clinical vignettes.  Familiarity with the findings of valid and reliable studies significantly augments the clinicians knowledge base.  This conference is intended for child and adolescent psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

1.        Describe findings from studies examining the efficacy of dynamic child psychotherapy.

2.        Identify principles of dynamic psychotherapy.

3.        Discuss commonly asked questions parents ask about dynamic therapy.

PRESENTERS

Dr. Rachel Ritvo earned her M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her Child Psychiatry Fellowship from George Washington Department of Child Psychiatry. She is a graduate of both the Adult Psychoanalysis and Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis Programs of the Baltimore Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at George Washington School of Medicine, a teaching analyst at the Baltimore Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, and a lecturer and supervisor in the Department of Psychiatry, Children’s National Medical Center.  She has publications in journals and newsletter columns and a chapter in “Psychological Principles in Practice” in Lewis’ Adolescent and Child Psychiatry:  A Comprehensive Textbook, 2007.  She has a private practice in Kensington, Maryland where she sees children, adolescents and adults in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

Dr. Anne Adelman,  earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from City College of the City University of New York.  She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Yale Child Study Center.  She is a graduate of the Baltimore - Washington Institute for Psychoanalysis and is on the teaching faculty   of the Institute and the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program at the Washington School of Psychiatry.  She is adjunct clinical faculty at George Washington University PsyD. program.  She served as an Associate Research Scientist, Yale Child Study Center and staff psychologist at the Child Development Community Policing Program.  Other research positions she has held include The Normal Nursery project, Montefior Hospital, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Service, New York and The Pregnancy Project, City University, New York.   She has a private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland where she provides evaluation, consultation, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis  for children, adolescents, adults and couples.

SCHEDULE

9:00 -  9:30      Registration and continental breakfast

9:30 -  9:45      Welcome - Ben Forman, PhD

                                Moderator: Sandra Boots, MSW

9:45 - 10:25     Dynamic Child Therapy:  What Works?

                                Rachel Ritvo, MD                 

10:25 -  10:45  Questions

10:45 -  11:15  Break

11:15 -  11:45  Clinical Examples - Anne Adelman, PhD.

11:45  - 1:00    Panel  forum and frequently asked  questions:

                      Rachel Ritvo, MD & Anne Adelman, PhD

                          Faculty Discussants

                      Denise Fort, PhD

                      Anne Wake, PhD       

CE/CME Award – 3                

Fee - $90

        $30 for graduate students

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

The Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program is a two year post graduate certificate Program for mental health professionals. 

The Adele Lebowitz Center for Youth and Families offers a full spectrum of mental health services.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education for psychologists.   The Washington School maintains responsibility for the program.

The School is approved by the Social Work Board of the State of Maryland as a provider of continuing education for social workers.

The School is approved by the Medical Society of Maryland (MEDCHI) for continuing education for psychiatrists.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Refunds will be made for cancellations received at the School office in writing prior to May 9 and are subject to a non - refundable administrative fee of $50.

TO REGISTER

Please call the School at 202-237-2700 to register. You can also use the conference registration form to register for this seminar by faxing it to WSP at 202-237-2730, or mail the form to: Washington School of Psychiatry, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20016.