A 1-day in-person CPD workshop exploring how we understand, are influenced by and use developmental theory in psychotherapy.  This workshop is suitable for both trainees and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors.

This CPD workshop will focus on the developmental theory and model presented by Stern (1985).  Pre-reading of this book is not essential.

Stern, D.N. (1985) The interpersonal world of the infant - A view from psychoanalysis and developmental psychology. London: Karnac Books.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

·      To explore developmental theory and how this applies to ourselves and our work as a therapist

·      To understand the relationship between early developmental deficits and later adult difficulties

·      To consider the cultural context of developmental theory