International Masterson Institute

05/07/2025

22/01/2021

The Masterson Institute South Africa invites you to join the following short course: Treating the Patient with Narcissistic Personality Disorder - The Masterson Approach
FEE
R7000 per person
VENUE
Zoom
STARTING
08:30 Saturday 06 February 2021
The treatment and theoretical approaches to the Narcissistic Disorder of the self has long been open to debate and interpretation.
Dr. James F. Masterson M.D., brings a clear and clinically verified psychoanalytic perspective to the treatment of the Narcissistic Disorder of the Self -- an orientation he calls a “Developmental, Self, and Object Relations” (DSOR) Approach.
Developmental – the approach considers the developmental level of the patient and how to engage the patient at that level
Self – understand how the Self and ego of the Narcissistic patient is impaired and to what extent. Helping them develop and activate the real self is central to treatment
Object Relations – the approach assists in understanding how the Narcissistic patient relates to others, as well as why and how to engage them as they move between “good” and “bad” objects in their mental and physical world — called “tracking the triad”
How will this course help you?
Become more effective in the treatment process by intervening with the appropriate ‘techniques’ of interpretation of narcissistic vulnerability
Gauge your interventions – the effectiveness of your interventions and techniques will be determined by how the patient responds
Remain neutral – through understanding the intrapersonal world of the patient you will be able to understand your own responses better to remain neutral (counter-transference)
See results – as patients develop and activate their real self and give up their defences you will see them start to function on a healthier level.
We are applying for CPD accreditation through the University of the Free State.
For more information and to register please click on the link:

Aim of the Course The aim of this presentation of the work of Dr. James F. Masterson is to introduce Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists and Psychiatrists to an effective therapeutic approach to treating the unique, even explosive, world of the pre-oedipal patient. The suffering that go...

30/10/2020

Webinar
November 13, 2020
Changing the Voice of Echo: Countertransference and Mirroring Interpretations with the Narcissistic Disorder

The Masterson Approach to the patient with the Narcissistic Disorder of the Self.

Masterson introduced the technique of mirroring interpretations using the PAIN-SELF-DEFENSE algorithm. Clinical examples of the technique will be presented and discussed.
Countertransference issues make it difficult for the therapist to introduce these techniques and work clinically with the narcissistic patient. Examples of countertransference issues will be presented and elaborated on.

The webinar will be presented by JP Theron and Gustaf Pretorius, Clinical Psychologists from South Africa.

The talk will be approximately 60 minutes with another 45 minutes discussion time.

You are invited to this 1-hour lecture by the Masterson Institute of South Africa on Friday, November 13, 2020.

A recording of the session will be made available afterwards for $5USD.

Register here:

The Masterson approach to the patient with Narcissistic Disorder of the Self Registration Form

23/10/2020

3 Year Postgraduate Psychotherapy Training Course Commences January 2021

Course fee adjustment in response to pandemic (see link for full details and how to apply)

Class numbers are strictly limited to optimize the learning experience. The course is organized into fall and spring semesters, each lasting 16 weeks, in line with the USA academic year. The program consists of weekly set readings, formal coursework, individual supervision, and group clinical superv...

14/10/2020

The International Masterson Institute is still accepting applications for the 3 year psychoanalytic psychotherapy program starting January 2021. Please visit https://internationalmastersoninstitute.com/ for more information.

21/09/2020

Webinar: The Masterson Approach to the patient with Closet Narcissistic Disorder of the Self.

The closet narcissistic disorder of self is one of the three subtypes of narcissistic personality disorder described by Dr. James Masterson. This presentation aims to assist the practitioner in:
identifying the closet narcissistic disorder of self,
differentiating the closet narcissistic disorder of self from other personality disorders, and understanding the treatment process of someone with a closet narcissistic disorder of self using the Masterson Approach.
The webinar will be presented by Candice Dumas, Clinical Psychologist from South Africa.

You are invited to this 1-hour lecture by the Masterson Institute of South Africa on Friday, October 9, 2020.

A recording of the session will be made available afterwards for $5USD.
Register:

The Masterson approach to the patient with Closet Narcissistic Disorder of the Self Registration Form

26/08/2020

Free Webinar - September 11, 2020 4PM (UTC+2)
The Masterson Approach to "Disorders of the Self"- An Overview

We invite all mental health care professionals interested in finding out more about the three-year postgraduate certificate program to join us for this introductory seminar on the Masterson Approach. The faculty will be available to answer questions about the program after the introductory seminar.

This presentation will provide an overview of the central aspects of the Masterson Approach. Topics covered will include the evolution of the Approach, with its roots in psychodynamic theory, developmental theory, object relations theory and ego psychology. In addition, we will discuss Masterson’s views with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of the borderline, narcissistic, and schizoid disorders.

Dr. Judith Pearson, Ph.D., received her degree in psychology from Fordham University. She was a supervising psychologist, Bronx Psychiatric Center and Clinical Instructor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. A graduate of the Masterson Institute, she served as a faculty member and Clinical Director of the Institute and is currently the director of the East Coast and International Division of the International Masterson Institute. She co-wrote the book Splitting Up with Alvin Pam and has written various chapters in the Masterson works.

Register here: https://www.mastersoninstitute.co.za/masterson-overview/

The three-year program aims to promote a thorough understanding of Masterson’s Developmental, Self and Object Relations Approach and its applications to normal human development, psychopathology, and the basic precepts of psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy, with a special focus on providing therapists with the requisite knowledge and skill required to treat patients who suffer from personality disorders (also classified as disorders of the self). In recent years, significant findings from neurobiology and attachment theory have been integrated into the Masterson Approach’s theoretical framework. The program consists of three years of formal course work, plus clinical supervision. Courses are organized into fall and spring semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. The Institute aims to build a network of highly trained therapists skilled in basic psychodynamic principles as well as theoretical and technical precepts specifically designed for effective treatment of patients suffering from Borderline, Narcissistic and Schizoid disorders.

For more information on the three-year program please visit the International Masterson Institute website: https://internationalmastersoninstitute.com/study/

The Narcissistic, Schizoid and Borderline Disorders of the Self – The Masterson Approach: An Overview By Dr. Judith Pearson, Ph.D.   We invite all mental health care professionals interested in finding out more about the three-year postgraduate certificate program to join us for this introductory...

15/08/2020

Free Webinar 28 August 2020
You are invited to a talk by Dr. Henk Temmingh (Psychiatrist).

One session will be presented at 4PM (UTC+2). We will allow a total of two hours. One hour for the talk and another hour for discussion.

Click on Register below if you want to attend the session.

Pathological narcissism: Overview of clinical presentations and comparative analysis of psychodynamic treatment models.

The first part of the talk will give a brief overview of the epidemiology of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), its evolution, the current and future nosological status in the DSM and ICD-11, etiological models including neurobiology, pertinent clinical presentations, co-morbidity and current evidence-based treatment models. The second part of the talk will focus on the theoretical models of Kernberg and Kohut, contrasting its central tenets and examining its influence on Masterson. This will be followed by an examination of the more recent mentalization-based treatment (MBT) model of Fonagy and Target, contrasting it to other psychoanalytical models, and exploring the potential challenges MBT raise for clinical technique within the Mastersonian framework.

Dr Henk Temmingh, MBChB, FCPsych(SA), MMed, MPH, is a consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at the University of Cape Town. He leads the inpatient psychotherapy unit at Valkenberg psychiatric hospital. His interests are in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, complex comorbidities, mentalization, psychodynamic and psychoanalytical treatments.
Register here: https://www.mastersoninstitute.co.za/echo-psychiatric/

Treatment of the Borderline Disorder of the Self - Short Course

We are happy to announce that we are presenting a second running of our short course "Treatment of the Borderline Disorder of the Self - The Masterson Approach" running from September to December 2020. The course has been approved for 30 CPD points for Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and Psychiatrists.

For more information and to register: https://www.mastersoninstitute.co.za/course-information/bpd-course-outline/

Narcissistic personality disorder: An overview of clinical presentations, theoretical and treatment models by Dr. Henk Temmingh, Psychiatrist Zoom Session Registration

06/07/2020

FREE WEBINAR:
Changing The Voice of Echo: Mirroring interpretations of the Narcissistic Disorder of the Self in treatment.

The treatment and theoretical approaches to the Narcissistic Disorder of the self has long been open to debate and interpretation. With this free webinar the Masterson Institute for the study and treatment of personality disorders are inviting you to be part this conversation on a possible treatment approach.
Although there will be clinicians joining from all over the world and from various schools and experience, we ask that you will join us and contribute to what promises to be a lively and interesting discussion.
The webinar will be facilitated by William Griffith, a Clinical Psychologist from South Africa. He will give a brief introduction (40 min) to the concepts and treatment approaches to lay the groundwork for a discussion and, illustrated by the clinical application of the work William is doing with patients suffering from Narcissistic Disorder of the Self.
You are invited to this 1-hour lecture by William Griffith on 24 July 2020.
Two sessions will be presented on the same day.
You may attend one or both at the time that suits you best.

To register please follow the link:

Registration Form

24/06/2020

The International Masterson Institute is accepting applications for the three year program starting January 2021.