"Finding the Pieces: Trauma and Reunification within a Family"

with Felecia Powell-Williams, Ed.D.

Program Description

This psychodynamic case presentation explores a mother's traumatic past and its impact on the emotional and cognitive development of her twin sons. The mother’s internal conflicts and fantasies related to her early experiences as well as generational effects within the family will be illustrated. Our presenter demonstrates the ways in which a psychodynamic approach to parent work can provide a safe place to rework trauma and an opportunity for progressive development in both parent and child.

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About the Presenter:  Dr. Felecia Powell-Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor.  She completed her doctorate degree in Clinical Counseling. Dr. Powell-Williams is also a Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychoanalyst at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston, Texas, where she also holds the positions of President of Board of Directors and faculty member in the Child and Adult Training Programs. Felecia provides clinical supervision for the State of Texas licensing board, as well as supervision as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with the Association for Play Therapy. Along with maintaining a private practice, Felecia teaches on a collegiate level, and provides clinical consultation and professional training with many local, state and national organizations on recognizing the need of mental health services for children & adolescents, adults, and families.  

Leaning Objectives: By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

1. Illustrate how psychodynamic approaches provide a safe space to rework trauma experiences to support progressive developmental movement.
2. Discuss practical therapeutic approaches for application regarding individual and family psychopathology associated with trauma.
3. Identify how Parent Work creates a therapeutic alliance to provide support of the emotional development  of the children in the case presentation. 

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association and Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose

The Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6518. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

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