EP00 Dialogue 04 - Personality Disorders - Otto Kernberg, M.D., and James Masterson, M.D.
Given a topic, to become aware of the differing approaches to psychotherapy, and to identify the strengths and weaknesses in each approach.
Moderated by Michael Yapko, Ph.D.
This presentation will summarize the strategy, tactics and techniques of TFP (Transference Focused Psychotherapy), its indications and contraindications, process and outcome studies of the Cornell University Personality Disorders Institute that developed this treatment over the past 15 years.
Topical Panel 11 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 - Role of Therapist/Role of Client
Featuring Claudia Black, PhD, James F.T. Bugental, PhD, Bert Hellinger, MA, Dipl. Psych., and Otto Kernberg.
Moderated by W. Michael Munion, MA.
Topical Panel 17 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 - Schizophrenia / Severely Disturbed Patients
Featuring Ray Corsini, PhD, Jay Haley, MA, Otto Kernberg, MD, and Michael White, BASW.
Moderated by Ruth McClendon, MSW.
Indications and contraindications for supportive and psychodynamic approaches to pathological narcissism will be outlined. Essential techniques of these modalities for narcissistic patients will be described, and alternative approaches examined.
Topical Panel 05 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 - Sexuality
Featuring Albert Ellis, PhD; Otto Kernberg, MD; Michele Weiner-Davis, MSW; and Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
Moderated by Camillo Loriedo, MD
Topical Panel 15 from the Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 - Transference / Countertransference
Featuring James Hillman, PhD; Otto Kernberg, MD; James Masterson, MD; and Michael White, BASW
Moderated by Ellyn Bader, PhD
Dr. Kernberg will present specific, empirically tested psychodynamic psychotherapy for patients with severe personality disorders. The strategy, tactics and techniques of TFP will be described and illustrated with clinical material. Indications and contraindications, prognosis and special crises and complications in the treatment will be explored.