Canadian Association of Psychoanalytic Child Therapists

Canadian Association of Psychoanalytic Child Therapists

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of a Child with ASD

May 2021

presented by

Mandisa Nkungu, MBChB FFPSYCH(SA) FRCPC

when

Monday, May 31, 2021
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

where

Seminar held online via Zoom videoconference

PLEASE NOTE

Open only to CAPCT members.
Registration is FREE.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
This presentation will highlight the role of psychoanalytic play therapy in the treatment of ASD. The presentation will focus on the impact of early trauma on the development of the self, associated anxieties and defenses used; demonstrate the transition from predominant use of autistic defenses and changes in internal self and object representation through the use of play therapy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will:

  1. Understand manifestation and use of autistic defenses.
  2. The role of psychoanalytic psychotherapy in the treatment of autism.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Mandisa Nkungu, MBChB FFPSYCH(SA) FRCPC is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice. She is a member of the Toronto Psychoanalytic Society.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
These continuing education and professional development hours can be used towards your continuing education, professional development portfolio for your respective colleges, including the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Please Note: Open only to CAPCT members. Registration is FREE.

For more information and to RSVP please contact 416.690.5464 or EMAIL
Videoconference Link will be provided upon RSVP.