Presentation Title: Brain-based Techniques in Psychodynamic Therapy
Presenters: Kaitlyn Ferry LMHC, LPCC and Kelly Burk LMHC, LPCC
Short Description of the Presentation: Kelly Burk LMHC, LPCC, trained in EMDR and Kaitlyn Ferry LMHC, LPCC, trained in Brainspotting will discuss how these brain-based and somatic techniques are utilized in the context of their psychodynamic therapy practices.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to name at least 3 tools used in the set up for EMDR and/or Brainspotting
2. Participants will be able to identify at least two techniques to increase the brain-body connection in therapy
3. Participants will be able to identify at least two diagnoses for which brain-based treatments are indicated
Sources:
Freud, S., & Breuer, J. (1893). ON THE PSYCHICAL MECHANISM OF HYSTERICAL PHENOMENA: PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATION . In Studies on Hysteria. essay.
Grand, D. (2015). Brainspotting. PESI Publishing & Media.
Maté, G., & Maté, D. (2022). The myth of normal. Avery.
Peebles, M. (2021). When Psychotherapy Feels Stuck. Routledge.
Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures. 3rd ed. Guilford Press.
Short Bio of Presenters:
Kelly Burk, LMHC, LPCC, MDiv is in private practice in Richmond, Indiana. A graduate of Christian Theological Seminary's clinical mental health counseling degree and residency program, Kelly offers psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals, eye movement desensitization and processing (EMDR) therapy, and mental health trainings for groups. You can learn more about her practice here.
Kaitlyn Ferry, LMHC, LPCC, MDiv, holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a MDiv from Christian Theological Seminary (2021). Kaitlyn runs a solo private practice in Indianapolis, IN, and is licensed in both Indiana and Ohio. She incorporates brainspotting into her somatic and psychoanalytic approach to therapy. Kaitlyn is passionate about the role of the therapeutic community in client success and clinician development. As a member of the ISPT leadership team and president-elect, she works to foster collaboration and create innovative learning opportunities for both ISPT and the broader community.
Fees, Policies and Participants
Members attend free of charge. Non-member rate is $30. Participants by Zoom must RSVP by the end of day Sunday, March 9th, 2025, to receive the Zoom link, which will be sent by 5 pm of the day of the presentation. RSVP to isptdues(at)gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. Note: Members receive the Zoom link for free. Non-members are welcome. Non-members who wish to receive CE Credit should pay the non-member rate of $ 30 below before the presentation. Alternatively, non-members are encouraged to become members at the $ 45 annual member rate ($ 25 student rate) to receive free CEs for a year.
