• Presented by: Zach Burck, M.S. Ed., LMHC

  Instructional Level:  Intermediate

  CE Credit: 1 CE credit(s) available for psychologists
  
  

  About the Program:

  Intersubjective self-psychology is a model for psychoanalytic treatment and practice developed by the founders of TRISP (Training and Research in Intersubjective Self-Psychology.) The model integrates the work of Heinz Kohut in self psychology with writers and intersubjective theory. The model brings together the understanding of self-object transferences and the intersubjective interplay of the therapist and client’s self-psychological needs and dreads.

  This presentation will utilize the ISP model to analyze the work between a gay therapist/gay client therapeutic dyad. With a focus on the twinship self-object transference, the presenter will explore the leading edge and trailing edge of both the client and the therapist and the resulting intersubjective interplay contained in the therapy.

  Learning Objectives:

  By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• 1.     Identify the three self-object transferences and how they could appear in clinical work.
• 2.     Provide one example of how the leading edge and trailing edge may appear in clinical work.
• 3.     Identify one possible barrier to a twinship self-object transference in a gay-therapist/gay-client dyad.

About the Presenter:

Zach Burck is a licensed mental health counselor working in private practice in broad ripple. Zach Burck is a graduate of Indiana University’s mental health counseling program. He has completed two years of post-graduate training through IPI’s core program in object relations theory. And has also completed a one-year post-graduate program in intersubjective self-psychology through TRISP. Zach sees adolescents and adults in long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy. He has a particular interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients and issues related to sexuality and aggression.

Program Policies:

Attendance: Full attendance for the entire duration of the program is required to receive CE credit — no partial credit is available for late arrival, early departure, or absence during any portion of the program. Attendance is verified via sign-in sheet for in-person attendees / Zoom participation log for virtual attendees. Requests regarding attendance interruptions (e.g., brief technical issues, late arrival due to unforeseen circumstances) will be reviewed by the program administrator on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: This is a free event; no registration or refund process applies

Grievance Policy: If a participant has a concern or complaint regarding any aspect of a CE program — including program content, instructor conduct, facilities, accessibility, or CE credit — complaints may be submitted in writing to Matt Glasser, LMHC, President at mglasser@indymha.com within 30 days of the program. ISPT will acknowledge receipt within 5 business days and provide a response or resolution within 30 days. All grievances are handled confidentially, and filing a grievance will not affect a participant's standing with ISPT or eligibility for future programs.

Conflict of Interest / Commercial Support: There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program or presenter.

AI Disclosure: No AI was used in the preparation of this program

Non-CE Activities: N/A

*The Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (SPPP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SPPP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.