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Benny - Analysis of a Three Year Old Boy in Two Sessions

This session presents an extraordinary case study of a three-year-old boy, Benny, who experienced significant symptom reduction after just two therapy sessions. This case provides a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a young child’s mind. Through detailed analysis and discussion, participants will gain insights into the effects of short-term trauma, the unconscious anxieties children may experience, and the defenses they employ. The session will include theoretical considerations, practical therapy techniques, and interactive discussions to enhance understanding and application in clinical practice.

 

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Benny - Analysis of a Three Year Old Boy in Two Sessions


Sunday, May 4th, 2025   12:30 PM EDT -2:30 PM EDT
$39.99 Cost For Member: 29.99 Chana Mark, LCSW

This session presents an extraordinary case study of a three-year-old boy, Benny, who experienced significant symptom reduction after just two therapy sessions. This case provides a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of a young child’s mind. Through detailed analysis and discussion, participants will gain insights into the effects of short-term trauma, the unconscious anxieties children may experience, and the defenses they employ. The session will include theoretical considerations, practical therapy techniques, and interactive discussions to enhance understanding and application in clinical practice.

 

About the Presenter

Chana Mark, LCSW is a psychoanalyst in the Monsey, NY area. She sees adults, couples, adolescents and children. She is a graduate of the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Training Program of the Willam Alanson White Institute and has a certificate from White for the treatment of Eating Disorders. She has published articles in several publications of psychological interest.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Critically analyze the psychological and neurodevelopmental effects of short-term trauma on young children.
  2. Investigate the manifestations and underlying causes of unconscious anxieties in young children through case studies and theoretical frameworks
  3. Evaluate the role and efficacy of various unconscious defense mechanisms utilized by young children in response to trauma and stress.

Agenda:

(5 minutes)
Opening Remarks and Introduction

(10 minutes)
Family Background

(30 minutes)
Theoretical Considerations

  • Overview of relevant theories
  • Interactive Q&A

(45 minutes)
The Therapy

  • Detailed case study presentation
  • Analysis of therapy techniques and outcomes

(30 minutes)
Questions and Comments

  • Open discussion and interactive Q&A


This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
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48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.