TOPS Session II: Coming to Realize that We Can’t Assume What’s in Another’s Mind

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

Robin Kissell, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Director of The Mentalizing Initiative

This talk will address the idea that we really don’t know what is in another person’s mind. In traditional forms of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis a reliance on theory often leads to interpretations that are presented as fact. Some patients will feel seen, understood, perhaps enlightened but such interpretations, and if not, they may challenge and engage in an effort to reach resolve with the therapist. Others however, particularly those with personality disorders or issues of neurodivergence, will feel, and will in fact be misunderstood by interpretations embedded in theory.

Educational Objective
As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:
Explain the clinical stance of “not-knowing” and discuss how minds can be very different and bring revelation to a patient’s experience of relationships and the world.

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.

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