The unconscious may be timeless but the world has changed. Dr. Summers addresses some challenges to the teaching and learning of psychodynamic therapy, describing a new, more pragmatic model: one that preserves the depths we all
love and appreciate while also helping students create greater focus in the treatment. The model will be presented in overview and selected aspects discussed in detail, with attention to supporting evidence, coherence, and teachability.
Dr. Summers will discuss new data on psychodynamic therapy with particular attention to identifying the core psychodynamic problem and therapeutic change.

Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of typical obstacles to teaching psychodynamic therapy and recognize the usefulness of conveying a contemporary and evidence based model of therapy.
2. Understand and apply the essential principles of a pragmatic model of psychodynamic therapy that is supported by the current evidence base.
3. Diagnose core psychodynamic problems and apply strategies for facilitating change in psychodynamic therapy.

Reference
1. Summers RF, Barber JP (2009) Psychodynamic Therapy: A Guide to Evidence Based Practice, New York: Guilford Press.

Speakers
RICHARD SUMMERS, MD: Faculty, Philadelphia Association for Psychoanalysis; Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania; Co-Director of Psychiatry Residency Training, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
ELLEN GOLDING, PhD: Faculty, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute; Instructor in Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Private Practice, Brookline
LEWIS A. KIRSHNER, MD: Training and Supervising Analyst, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Brockton VA Medical Center
JANNA SMITH, LICSW: Social Worker, Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge MA; Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; Private Practice, Cambridge and Quincy
JOSÉ SAPORTA, MD: Assistant Director and Faculty, Advanced Training Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute; Faculty, Center for Psychoanalytic Studies, Massachusetts General Hospital; Clinical Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Physicians This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Psychoanalytic Association and the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 hours in category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. Psychologists The Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program fulfills the requirements for 3 hours of CE. Social Workers Please contact the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute’s Administrative Office at 617/266-0953 or office@bostonpsychoanalytic.org for more information.