Supervision of a Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - Otto Kernberg

Otto Kernberg (1995) demonstrates a supervision session with a therapist who presents a case of a 42-year-old male with a narcissistic personality and self-destructive tendencies. This male therapist feels as though the therapy has reached a stalemate. Kernberg suggests various hypotheses about the case. The volunteer then describes his reaction to the supervision.

Educational Objectives:

1. To illustrate the general principles of interpretation.

2. To illustrate indications, limitations and contraindications of this approach.