Sibling Bond: Importance of Sibling Relationships in Psychotherapy

Seminar: March 6, 13 & 20, 2012   12:15 - 1:30 PM

IIGP 29600 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034

Description

Having a sibling or losing a sibling in the formative years can have a significant impact on the development of identity sense of self, self esteem and socializing. This seminar will focus on the sibling bond, both positive and negative, and its implication for psychotherapy.

Credit:  3.5 CE Hours

Presenter

Annikki Kurvi, MSW
Pamela Torraco, MSW

Goals and Objectives

• Participants will gain increased awareness of issues relating to sibling relationships and how they influence other adult relationships later in life.
• Participants will be able to summarize their understanding of the sibling issues and potential implications for their clinical work.

The Institute offers these weekly seminars for physicians, psychologists and social workers. Participants must attend all three weeks in order to receive continuing education credits. IIGP is approved by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing education for physicians. IIGP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IIGP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. IIGP is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.  Approved Provider Number: MICEC 0036.

Reservations are required. Deadline for this course is Tuesday, October 25. Please send an email to seminars@iigp.org or call (248) 353-5333 to reserve your space or if you need special accommodations. Please mail check payable to IIGP with tuition cost ($50) to above address or have your credit card ready when you call. To receive notifications of upcoming seminars, please subscribe to our mailing list.