The Psychodiagnostic Study Group is designed to provide mental health professionals with the opportunity to critically examine developmental and diagnostic theory in light of their ongoing professional practice. The group meets twice monthly, on alternate Fridays from 10:00 to noon, beginning on February 5, 2010, to investigate the classical and current clinical literature.  The PDSG will meet at 126 E. Broadway, Missoula, Montana 59802

The group will examine the following:

1.  Developmental, classical and current theories and the etiology of the diagnostic nomenclature

2.  The interaction and relationship between diagnostic and developmental theory

3.  The etiological process of the neurotic, psychotic and characteriological phenomenon

4.  Conceptualizing, understanding and working with psychotic process

5.  The impact of current neuroscience developments on diagnosis and treatment

6.  Intensive reading in psychoanalytic, gestalt therapy and neuroscience literature

The study group also provides the participants with an ongoing opportunity for clinical consultation utilizing their cases and the cases of the instructor as a point of departure.  We will also extensively examine issues of countertransference.

The term of the group is open ended although a minimum commitment of six months is required for admission.  A substantial amount of outside reading is required.  The group is open to mental health professionals.  A maximum number of 10 participants will be accepted for each group. 

The cost of the group is $85.00 per session

The times of the group are from 10:00 to noon.  The first meeting will be Friday. February 5, 2010 To register call 406-270-5325

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