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Psychotherapy training in an isolated setting.
Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Establishing a psychodynamic psychotherapy training program in remote Perth, Western Australia, faced significant logistical challenges. Despite distance, the program successfully trained health professionals in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Training
Background:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy training programs have historically been difficult to establish in remote locations.
- Perth, Australia's most isolated city, presented unique challenges for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment and implementation of a psychodynamic psychotherapy training program in Perth.
- To identify and discuss the challenges encountered in delivering this training remotely.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a study group of health professionals in 1984.
- Development of a training program including didactic seminars (videotaped), peer supervision of audiotapes, and in-person workshops.
- Engagement of supervisors from Sydney, located 3,400 km away.
Main Results:
- The study group evolved into the Association for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy of Western Australia.
- The 3-year training program incorporated remote learning and local peer support.
- Logistical hurdles and transference/countertransference issues were navigated.
Conclusions:
- A viable psychodynamic psychotherapy training program can be established in isolated settings.
- Remote supervision and peer support models are crucial for training in geographically dispersed areas.
- Addressing transference and countertransference dynamics is essential for successful training outcomes.
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