Austen Riggs Center’s Post

Join us this Friday for a free virtual Grand Rounds with Dr Rachel Gibbons. Register at https://lnkd.in/eau63X4a.

"Evidence continues to mount for the benefit of looking beyond diagnosis and symptoms in psychotherapeutic treatment. First Caspi discovered that only one transdiagnostic 'psychopathology factor' underlies disorders, and then Jeppesen, among others, noted that trans-symptomatic treatments not directly targeting symptoms work as well as those that do [see this CE/CME course - https://lnkd.in/ehM3SGd3]. Now this 147-study meta-analysis from European investigators suggests that the same is true for suicide. Therapies seem to work equally well in reducing the risk of suicide whether they do or do not target suicide directly. It is this kind of transdiagnostic, trans-symptomatic perspective that underlies the development of our Alliance Based Intervention for Suicide [ABIS]. Rather than being a stand-alone symptom focused therapy, ABIS is a way to help psychodynamic therapists establish and maintain an alliance with suicidal patients [see this CE/CME course - https://lnkd.in/ezAVJKQy]. It is interesting to hold in mind that the very first transdiagnostic, trans-symptomatic therapy was psychoanalysis. Back to the future!" ~ Eric Plakun https://lnkd.in/eNee5RB7

"These concerning reports from the National Center for Health Statistics underscore the importance of addressing suicide as a major public health issue, and in particular highlight the importance of supporting adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with psychological pain and thoughts of death. Across both the residential and IOP programs at Austen Riggs, suicide is addressed in treatment with considerations of the role of community, development, and nurturing a sense of identity and agency in the world in a way that promotes resilience and connection. Our educational programming through the Erikson Institute this fall will provide clinicians with expert, patient-centered insight into suicide risk assessment and brief interventions which build on the principles of our treatment program while remaining applicable to diverse intervention settings." ~ Katie Lewis, PhD

Riggs will be exhibiting at the NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs Northeast Regional Conference in Newport, RI, Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1. Stop by table #10 and say hello to our Director of Referral Relations, Dave Werbeck!

Reminder: We will hold a virtual open house for our Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program and Fellowship on October 2nd at 7 pm EST. Learn about our training program, watch a mock case presentation, and interact with members of our staff and current fellows. Our Fellowship is open to post-residency psychiatrists and psychologists who will have completed their doctoral degree by the Fall of 2025. Our psychoanalytic training program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Psychoanalytic Education (ACPEinc) and is an approved institute of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA). David Mintz, Dan Knauss, Psy.D., ABPP

Check out this event with David Mintz happening tomorrow via Strategic Psychotherapeutics, LLC. Register at https://lnkd.in/e_RzfiMi.

Thank you Mark L. Ruffalo!

Congratulations Michael Groat, Ph.D.! After graduating from the Austen Riggs Center’s four-year post-doctoral Fellowship in 2008, Dr. Groat, went on to serve in leadership roles at the Menninger Clinic and CooperRiis. Dr. Groat is a nationally respected leader in the field of clinical psychology.