Alliance Events

Dr. Robert Oelsner will be presenting on the unique place of Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy within the field of Psychoanalytic Pschotherapy generally. Specific emphasis will be placed on Melanie Klein's idea that psychoanalysis with children can greatly impact a developing child's entire life, even exerting a corrective influence on pathology that could manifest in criminal tendencies in adulthood. Case material will be presented alongside Melanie Klein's paper to exemplify this point.

The psychoanalytic community of the Northwest enjoys an abundance of experience, training and expertise representing much of the psychoanalytic landscape. It is the aim of the Forum, our annual conference, to share this wealth with our members and the community at large.

Morning Presentations

The morning presentations focus on deepening our understanding of the human condition from a variety of perspectives.

"Holding and Helping Mothers and Babies through Supportive Presence: A Nurse-Family Partnership Program"

with Gina Veloni R.N. and Melanie Dilger R.N.

First time mothers attempting to create a holding relationship for their infants are more likely to be successful when they themselves are in a holding relationship.  The 2016 Dorpat Lecture will describe a program that relies on a supportive and collaborative relationship between nurses and mothers as they begin this journey of parenting.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's five Seattle 2016 workshops. New for 2016: Workshop in Vancouver, WA.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's five Seattle 2016 workshops. New for 2016: Workshop in Vancouver, WA.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's five Seattle 2016 workshops. New for 2016: Workshop in Vancouver, WA.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's five Seattle 2016 workshops. New for 2016: Workshop in Vancouver, WA.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's five Seattle 2016 workshops. New for 2016: Workshop in Vancouver, WA.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's five Seattle 2016 workshops. New for 2016: Workshop in Vancouver, WA.

Beginning January 1, 2014, mental health professionals licensed in the State of Washington* are required to complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management based on the Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment & Management Act that was signed into law in 2012 by Governor Christine Gregoire.

You are invited to become more confident in your work with suicidal clients and be in compliance with this new law by attending one of Wellspring Counseling's nine Seattle 2015 workshops. New for 2015: Workshops in Renton, Spokane and Kennewick.