Contemporary Explorations in NeuroPsychodynamic Psychotherapy:
Online Training for Mental Health Practioners
- 12 PD Hours | 100% Online | Enroll Anytime
Online Training Overview:
Part I: Foundations, Techniques, and Skills in Session
Part 2: The Seven Emotional Brain Systems in Session
This program is ideal for you if you:
Are a psychotherapist, counsellor, psychologist, or mental health clinician
Feel stuck with some of your clients and are not sure how to make a true impact.
Believe in deep, relational, and neuro-informed therapy approaches
Want to move beyond surface-level symptoms and reach root emotional systems
Desire hands-on, case-based strategies to use in sessions immediately
Are interested in the intersection of neuroscience, psychodynamics, and practical skill-building
What you will receive:
Certificate of Attendance
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Professional Development
12 Professional Development (PD) Hours
Experience
What You'll Learn
Work with Core Emotional Systems
Understand and apply the seven emotional brain systems (Rage, Lust, Panic/Grief, Fear, Seeking, Play, Care) to uncover what drives client distress.
Leverage Neuroplasticity for Change
Learn how repetition and neural pathways support long-term healing and client transformation.
Deepen Clinical Insight into Transference & Defense
Use psychodynamic concepts to make sense of client behaviour and guide intervention timing. Learn new techniques you can instantly apply your practice.
Neuropsychodynamic Case Formulation
Master our 3-Step Case Formulation to identify target systems, recognize defenses, and tailor interventions with precision.
Strengthen the Therapeutic Relationship
Explore attachment-focused and relational therapy techniques to create secure therapeutic bonds.
Earn 12 PD Hours + Certificate
Complete both modules and receive a professional development certificate that adds value to your credentials.
Part 1: Foundations, Techniques, and Skills in Session
This immersive workshop empowers you to work at the root level of emotional experience—where healing truly begins.
Part 1 Key Learning Objectives:
During This Module, You’ll Explore:
Defense Mechanisms & Transference
Free Association & Relational Pattern Mapping
Grieving the Childhood/Self & Ambiguous Loss
Address unresolved grief and support clients in mourning what was never fully known or experienced.
Therapeutic Relationship & Relational Therapy
Object Relations & Case Conceptualization
Demonstrations of Skills and Techniques
Part 2: The Seven Emotional Systems in Session
Overview: Part 2 of this workshop focuses on applying the knowledge of the seven emotional brain systems in clinical sessions. These systems—Rage, Lust, Panic/Grief, Fear, Seeking, Play, and Care—are central to understanding emotional responses and behaviours. The session provides insights into identifying and working with the target brain systems in clinical presentations, such as symptoms and defences, to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how neuroplasticity and targeted therapeutic repetition contribute to long-lasting change in clients.
This workshop equips therapists with practical tools to integrate the emotional brain systems framework into their sessions, fostering improved client outcomes.
Part 2 Key Learning Objectives:
Through experiential and case-based learning, participants will explore:
Understanding the Seven Emotional Brain Systems:
Targeting Brain Systems in Therapy:
3-Step Case Formulation:
Neuroplasticity in Therapy:
Practical Demonstrations:
Corrective Emotional Experience in Session:
Contemporary Explorations in NeuroPsychodynamic Psychotherapy:
Invest in your clinical growth
Online training for mental health practioners
Your Facilitators:
Learn from experienced psychotherapists with combined 35 years of experience.
Dr. Kate Harper PhD, Dip. PsyA, RP, CCS
Kate is a skilled and compassionate Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience in neuropsychodynamic psychotherapy. Known for her client-centred approach, Kate specializes in relational therapy, attachment-focused work, and guiding clients through the complexities of grief and loss. Her dedication to advancing the field through evidence-based practice makes her a valuable co-facilitator for this workshop.
Pamela Loughton, MA, MDiv, AHPCE, PhD (candidate), RP
Pamela is a highly experienced Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years in the field. Currently completing her PhD at Wilfrid Laurier University, her research focuses on dying at home. Pamela is also a Death and Grief Educator with a specialization in ambiguous loss, bringing a unique depth of knowledge and empathy to her practice and teaching.
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