PRAGMATIC CASE STUDIES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY (PCSP)


PRAGMATIC CASE STUDIES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY (PCSP)
http://pcsp.libraries.rutgers.edu
*** a peer-reviewed, multi-theoretical, freely available e-journal of systematic case studies & case study method articles ***
FROM: Dan Fishman, Editor (dfish96198@aol.com) --


RE: Announcing the publication of our Winter, 2008 issue (Volume 4, Module 1),
involving a psychoanalytic case study:


An "Incurable" Schizophrenic: The Case of Mr. X
by Bertram Karon,
with Commentaries by
** Larry Davidson,
** Gary VandenBos, and
** Ann-Louise Silver


From an Introduction by the Action Editor, Ronald B. Miller:


"Dr. Karon's presentation in his case study is unconventional in two ways. First, Dr. Karon's approach to the case seems to violate a number of established assumptions about the psychological treatment of schizophrenics, e.g., (a) that detailed diagnosis is necessary, (b) that medication is a crucial tool in treatment, (c) that psychoanalytic therapy is of questionable value in treatment, (d) that psychiatrists should be viewed as close collaborators in any treatment, and (e) that the psychodynamic therapist should maintain technical neutrality, not being too directive in the patient's life. In his case study, Dr. Karon provides a rationale as to why he questions all these assumptions. Second, Dr. Karon does not hesitate to also address the social, professional, and moral consequences for the patient and therapist of both following, and departing from, these traditional assumptions. Dr. Karon's unconvention approach This places his work in the broad tradition of others like H. S. Sullivan, Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, Thomas Szasz, R.D. Laing, and Loren Mosher who have challenged the prevailing cultural and professional norms about the meaning of schizophrenic symptoms and our societal response to them. . . . Because of the unconventional aspects of Dr. Karon's case study, we have invited Commentators who both critique (Davidson) and support (Vandenbos and Silver) these components of Karon's innovative and challenging case study."

The 19th International congress of the Rorschach and Projective Methods, which will be held in Leuven, Belgium, July 22-25, 2008, in collaboration with the International Society of the Rorschach and Projective Methods (ISR).

The 19th International congress of the Rorschach and Projective Methods, which will be held in Leuven, Belgium, July 22-25, 2008, in collaboration with the International Society of the Rorschach and Projective Methods (ISR).
For more information, see the attached flyer, and our website: http://www.rorschach2008.org/
There will be much attention to psychodynamic research, and particularly the use of psychodynamically inspired measures to assess therapeutic change. In addition, Robert Bornstein, one our preeminent psychodynamic researchers, will give the plenary lecture. So I would encourage anyone on this list to submit proposals for papers, posters, or symposia. All key note lectures will be simultaneously translated in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, so language barriers should not be an issue.
In addition, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that the deadline for submission has recently been extended to March 1, 2008 to facilitate the submission and registration process. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding submissions.

Prof. Dr. Jozef Corveleyn
Department of Psychology
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Tiensestraat 102
B-3000 Leuven
Tel: */32/16/325958 or 326044 (secr.)

CURRENT RESEARCH ON BETWEEN–SESSION COMMUNICATIONS

CURRENT RESEARCH ON BETWEEN–SESSION COMMUNICATIONS
How [Do?] You Handle E-mail from Patients?

I seek the assistance of Division 39 members with a research project that explores existing and potential clinical uses of computer-mediated communications (CMC)
such as e-mail between sessions.

Specifically, I am requesting that licensed clinicians spend 10-15 minutes to complete
an anonymous on-line survey about their clinical practice.


To take the survey, follow this link or type the address into the navigation bar of your Internet browser:
http://snipr.com/PBsurvey

NOTE: If you have any trouble accessing the survey in this way, please contact me as specified below. I will send you an email with a clickable link to the survey, or can mail/fax a printed copy of the survey for you to return to me.


In a study entitled, Exploring Clinical Uses and Implications of Computer-Mediated Communication in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Practice, I will combine the results of this nationwide survey with qualitative data from interviews with clinicians who currently use e-mail or other Internet-based technologies with patients. (Please contact me if you are such a clinician and would be willing to discuss your experience!)

The aim of this project is to explore whether, how, and why forms of computer-mediated communications (CMC) have a place in psychodynamic/analytic treatment. The primary goal of the survey is to assess the prevalence of e-mail use within current practice. A related, secondary objective of the study is to look at the meanings and uses of all communication exchanges between therapist/analyst and patient/client that occur outside of the shared physical surround of the consulting room. What are the precedents and differences between CMC and other forms of adjunctive exchange such as the telephone? Does the easy on-line availability of personal and professional information about clinicians and clients/patients affect the work, or create a virtual Old Vienna with less expectation for privacy?

Contact
Priscilla Butler, M.A.
pbutler@myway.com
(312) 498-2128
I very much appreciate your assistance. Please tell your colleagues!