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Course Description

This workshop is designed to deepen clinical insight and sharpen conceptualization skills. Participants will bring forward de-identified clinical cases to present to the group, fostering collaborative exploration and practicing peer consultation. Guided by the instructor, the seminar emphasizes integrative thinking—linking psychodynamic, relational, and developmental perspectives with practical therapeutic strategies.  Through open discussion and structured case analysis, attendees will learn to identify key themes, refine diagnostic impressions, and formulate treatment approaches that honor both the complexity of the psyche and the lived experiences of clients. The seminar aims to cultivate both clinical rigor and creative, reflective thinking, providing participants with a space for professional growth and mutual learning.  Course will be capped to 5 participants.  This seminar is a required component for all of the certificate programs: each certificate requires 8 hours of Grand Rounds, which means taking this workshop 4 times.

Curricular Notes

Integration through case conceptualization

AION 999 functions as the experiential container in which all prior learning is tested against real clinical material. Emphasis is placed on formulation, relational process, and tolerance of ambiguity rather than simply accumulation of techniques. Consultation becomes the site where theory meets the ethical pressure of practice. This seminar transforms knowledge into clinical wisdom through dialogue, reflection, and shared encounter with complexity.

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CE Value

This event spans 2 clock hours and awards 2 hours of Continuing Education. Each certificate program requires 8.

Fees

$70 per hour for CE credit
$60 for non CE / auditing
$50 for pre-licensed students

course status

This course is a live webinar. It contributes to all three Certificate Programs.

faculty

The faculty for this course varies per date. Please see the calendar for more information.

Prerequisites

At least one registration for a core curricular course for any of the three certificate programs.

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Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
  1. Present de-identified clinical cases using clear psychodynamic formulations that integrate developmental history, personality organization, defensive style, and relational patterns.
  2. Analyze clinical material collaboratively to identify central psychodynamic themes, including transference–countertransference dynamics, affective states, and unconscious relational patterns influencing treatment.
  3. Differentiate among alternative psychodynamic formulations and interventions, strengthening the ability to refine diagnostic impressions and treatment strategies through peer consultation and instructor guidance.
  4. Apply integrative psychodynamic reasoning to ongoing clinical work by modifying therapeutic stance, interpretive timing, and relational engagement in response to complex or stalled treatment processes.

Cabaniss, D. L., Cherry, S., Douglas, C. J., Graver, R. K., & Schwartz, A. R. (2013). Psychodynamic formulation. Wiley Blackwell.

McWilliams, N. (1999). Psychoanalytic case formulation. The Guilford Press. 

McWilliams, N. (2021). Psychoanalytic supervision. Guilford Press.

Wedding, D., & Corsini, R. J. (Eds.). (2019). Current psychotherapies (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Aion Institute courses are open to all licensed mental health professionals, residents, interns, and graduate students in training, as well as members of the lay public who have an interest in psychodynamic psychology. Please use the following descriptions of our instructional level to gauge your own comfort level with the content.

✅ Introductory Level For those beginning the path or seeking reorientation. Courses at this level provide foundational knowledge in psychodynamic and integrative frameworks. No prior specialization is required—only a readiness to engage with depth-oriented psychological thought. These classes introduce core concepts, language, and philosophical underpinnings essential to the Aion curriculum.
Intermediate Level For those building structure upon the foundation. Intermediate courses deepen theoretical understanding and clinical application. Participants are expected to have prior exposure to psychoanalytic or Jungian concepts. These courses explore the evolution of major schools of thought, integrative approaches, and the emergence of relational and neurobiological paradigms, inviting greater complexity and case-based reflection.
Advanced Level For those prepared to engage with nuance, synthesis, and transformation. Advanced courses assume substantial familiarity with depth psychological theory and practice. Here, we move toward integrative models, complex case formulation, and contemporary theoretical frontiers. The focus is on synthesis, symbolic analysis, and the practitioner’s evolving stance as both healer and theoretician.
Hard Mode For those willing to be changed. Hard Mode courses are not merely advanced—they are initiatory. Designed for highly motivated participants, these offerings require deep reading, active participation, and a willingness to engage psychologically, imaginatively, and ethically. They are immersive, demanding, and transformational. These courses may involve longer sessions, seminar-style discussion, original writing or creative response, and the expectation that participants contribute to a shared field of inquiry. They are suited for those who seek to embody the work, not merely study it.

The Aion Institute reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any event, for which registrants will receive a full refund or credit. Refunds for payment processed online via electronic means will be refunded back to the credit card within 2 weeks after the cancellation.

Participants who wish to cancel their registration and paid registration fees online may be eligible for refund.

Participants may cancel their registration through the self-serve page accessed via the link included in the confirmation email sent after registration.

Please keep in mind that canceling a registration on the self-serve page does not automatically process a refund. Aion will refund cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the start of this event.

The Aion Institute is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants.

This event is conducted online using a virtual meeting platform (Zoom). We encourage all attendees to ensure that their technological setup—audio, video, internet connection, and device settings—meets their individual accessibility needs prior to the event.

If you require any additional support, accommodations, or accessibility considerations in order to participate fully, please don’t hesitate to contact us through one of the contact forms on this website. We will make every reasonable effort to ensure your learning experience is welcoming, respectful, and attuned to your needs.

There is no commercial support for this Aion Institute program, nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

Continuing Education (CE) Provider Approvals

The Aion Institute is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The Aion Institute (AIO279) maintains responsibility for this program and its content.