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How Our Work As Therapists Changes Us As People with Andrew Klafter, MD
February 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Please join us for a special presentation in collaboration with the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Based on 25 years of intensive psychotherapy work with patients and intensive supervision, training, and consultation with therapists, Dr. Klafter will describe his observations about how psychotherapists are affected by their relationships with their patients. Drawing on object relations theories of psychological development, Dr. Klafter will devote specific attention to the impact of a professional psychotherapy career on the therapist’s real-life interpersonal relationships, adult personality development, marriage and romantic relationships, parenting, political views, religious beliefs, and friendships.
Note: While the presentation will be oriented towards the professional working in psychotherapy, the public is also welcome to attend.
Fee structure:
- For NY Practitioners
LCSWs, LMSWs, LPs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, PHDs, PSYDs – who want to earn 2 CE hours, the fee is $45 - For the KSG community not requesting CE hours, the fee is $15
(Use the code “DISCOUNT” at checkout) - If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend, please contact assistant@wcspp.org for assistance.
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About the Presenter
Dr. Andrew Klafter is an adult and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst. He is director of the Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program at the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute, and also serves at Track Leader for the Technique Curriculum in their Analytic Training Program.
Dr. Klafter has served as a psychotherapy supervisor and lecturer at the University of Cincinnati Psychiatry Residency Training Program, where he is a six-time winner of the Golden Apple Teaching Award. Dr. Klafter is also a 2024 winner of the American Psychoanalytic Association’s Esther Sabshin Teaching Award for his innovative techniques in teaching about psychoanalytic theory and technique.
Dr. Klafter has led trainings and seminars in the U.S. and overseas. He has published on various topics related to psychoanalytic theory and technique, as well as the interface between psychoanalysis and religion. In his private life, Dr. Klafter is an accomplished photographer and musician, the proud father of four girls, proud father-in-law of one son-in-law, and recently became a grandfather.
About the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
The Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (WCSPP) provides advanced post-graduate psychoanalytic training to New York and Connecticut social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health practitioners. WCSPP also offers numerous continuing educational events open to the public that offer CE credits. If you completed psychoanalytic training elsewhere, you can join our community as an affiliate member of our Psychoanalytic Association. Learn more about WCSPP
Note: While the presentation will be oriented towards the professional working in psychotherapy, the public is also welcome to attend.
Fee structure:
- For NY Practitioners
LCSWs, LMSWs, LPs, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCATs, PHDs, PSYDs – who want to earn 2 CE hours, the fee is $45 - For the KSG community not requesting CE hours, the fee is $15
(Use the code “DISCOUNT” at checkout) - If you are experiencing financial hardship and would like to attend, please contact assistant@wcspp.org for assistance.