“Maintaining Effective Boundaries for Psychotherapeutic Intimacy.”
Facilitator: Donna Paproski, Ph.D.
The maintenance of effective boundaries is a frequent source of ethical discussion in psychotherapeutic practice. Much of the risk for boundary violation occurs when a therapist experiences a counter-transference reaction. How does the therapist develop and maintain awareness of his or her vulnerability to boundary violations? In the second edition of his extensive writing, Glen Gabbard describes the challenges of boundary violations in the psychoanalytic context, emphasizing the continuum of possible violations. This seminar will explore the range of vulnerabilities in therapists and clients, how these vulnerabilities may lead to boundary issues, and ways to avoid them.
Donna Paproski, PhD, is a registered psychologist in British Columbia She currently maintains a private practice with adults, children, and teens and works with individuals, couples, and families. She has worked in universities, hospitals, mental health centers, and public schools.
Reference. Glen O Gabbard (2016). Boundaries and Boundary Violations in Psychoanalysis. Psychiatric Association Publishing. Washington, D.C.
Photo Credits: Isaac Bignell , Into A New Tomorrow – Swallows, 1993, Acrylic on canvas
Location
Arbutus Club (Board Room)
2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver
Date
November 15, 2019
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost
Members and WB Guests: $30
Non-Members: $45
Students:$25
(Participants are not allowed to buy any refreshments from the Arbutus Club,
but you are allowed to bring your own beverage for break.)
Organizing Committee
Judith Setton-Markus, M.Ed, R. Psych. R. Psych. FIPA, Coordinator
CANCELLATION POLICY: The withdrawal policy of the Extension Program allows a refund minus a 20% administration cost, up to one week before the class.
CONFIDENTIALITY: Confidential clinical material and commentary will be presented which registrants agree to treat with confidentiality.
PARKING INFORMATION: Free parking is available within the indoor garage.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe possible violations of boundaries, including sexual, nonsexual, and psychological.
- Describe the role of therapist narcissism in increasing the risk of countertransference responses that can lead to boundary violations.
- Describe how the psychoanalytic process and analytic frame are designed to foster boundary crossing.
- Describe how therapeutic reflections, self-awareness, personal analysis and consultation can reduce the risk of boundary violations.
Reading Materials: Participants will receive electronic copies of readings.