TOPS Session III: Holding >The Meeting Place between Our Psychic Selves and Social Beings

The third in a series of five. See the complete series ››

Ross Ellenhorn, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Ellenhorn
In this talk and discussion, we contemplate the relationship between psychological models of selfhood and modern sociological concerns, and how the concept of holding not only bridges the two fields intellectually, but—far more important—how that bridge is always there in the experiences of our clients, as well as our own experiences. A self needs a sense of caring continuity, cohesiveness and belonging to emerge in its truly creative form. So do societies. That is not a coincidence. And if we focus our compassion only on what is bound within the skulls of our clients, we lose the chance to see their struggle—again, shared with us—of living in an increasingly customless world.

Educational Objective
As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:
Examine clients’ struggles with selfhood as both an event that carries their own personality, and one in which this personality confronts modern dilemmas.

Each 60-Minute Session includes:
30-minute presentation
Group discussion
Q&A
1.0 hour CE Credit earned  

Target Audience Includes:
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Social Workers
Therapists
Primary Care Physicians
Nurses
Anyone training or practicing in the field of mental health

Registration:
For full benefit, attendance is encouraged (but not required) at all sessions. The cost of the series is $50 regardless of the number of sessions attended. Please register below.

Note: Video recordings of all sessions will be available to TOPS series participants. CE credit is not awarded for viewing the video recording. 

Accreditation Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital designates each live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NASW/Connecticut Statement:

This program series has been approved for 1.0 Continuing Education Credit Hour for each live session by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists. NASW/CT approvals are valid in MA, RI, and VT.

New York Social Worker Statement: 

Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. Each program is approved for 1.0 contact hour. 

New York Psychologist Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. Each program is approved for 1.0 contact hour.

For any questions, please contact our Silver Hill Hospital Events Team at events@silverhillhospital.org