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The Sopranos
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Psychodynamic Therapy & Identity

In Dr. Melfi's Office: Therapy, Identity & Family Systems

The Sopranos is, among other things, a decade-long depiction of psychodynamic therapy with a very hard client. Use Tony and Dr. Melfi to teach identity, family systems, and the limits of therapy.

AdvancedProfessional development

Modules

Module 1

The Case

Anchor scene

Session one

In this module

  • Presenting problems
  • Formulation
  • Treatment planning

Course outcomes

  • Explain psychodynamic concepts through the case
  • Analyze family systems across generations
  • Discuss therapist safety and ethics with dangerous clients
  • Reflect on what therapy can and cannot fix