Sadism and Sado-Masochistic Relating in Couples Psychotherapy
Wed Feb 7, 19:00 - Wed Feb 7, 21:00
The UCT Lung Institute
ABOUT
Programme:
18:30 - 19:00: Registration
19:00 - 20:00: Presentation by Dr Amita Sehgal - A brief introduction to understanding Sadism and Sado-Masochistic Relating
20:00 - 21:00: Clinical case presentation & facilitated discussion
The seminar is open to colleagues as well as ACPP members, but only clinicians will be permitted to attend due to the confidential nature of clinical material that will be presented. Please note the event will not be recorded.
About the Presenter:
Amita Sehgal PhD is a Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Visiting Lecturer at Tavistock Relationships, London, and Consultant Psychotherapist at The Balint Consultancy, London.
Amita has worked in the field of adult mental health for almost 30 years. Her commitment to good mental health and emotional well-being underpins her work with individuals, couples, and families. In her client-centered practice, she offers a safe and confidential service helping clients develop emotional resilience, reduce anxiety-related symptoms, and strengthen their key relationships in creative and constructive ways.
She has written extensively in the field of couple psychoanalysis and teaches and supervises internationally. Her book: 'Sadism: Psychoanalytic Developmental Perspectives was published by Karnac-Routledge (2018).