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Short Course - Infant Observation

with Jaedene Levy, MBA, MSW


Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm
3/21/12, 3/28/12, 4/4/12, 4/18/12, 4/25/12 and 5/2/12
5816 Brookside Drive, Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Infant Observation is more than just looking. The observer takes in the physical and emotional experiences of the baby and its family and attempts to construct meaning from these experiences. Infant observation promotes an appreciation for the processes that underlie child development, and thus, issues relating to psychotherapy with adolescents and adults. This short course will include writings by Fonagy, Beebe, Lachmann, Almond, Reid, Ellis, Rustin, Waddell, Casement and Levy.

Based on the content of this short course, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the relationship between infant observation and psychotherapy with adult patients.
  2. Relate differing theories of psychological development to infant observations.
  3. Identify and explain the clinical significance of differing modes of communication.
  4. Employ observational, reflective and therapeutic skills in their clinical work.
  5. Explain the relationship between infant observation and attachment theory.
  6. Improve their psychotherapy skills by improving their ability to observe and listen without interpreting.
  7. Identify differences in race and culture in infant observation.

Jaedene Levy, MBA, MSW has a certificate in Infant Observation from IPI, having studied for five years with Jeanne Magagna who studied with Esther Bick, the founder of Infant Observation at the Tavistock Center in London. Along with Jeanne Magagna and others, Jaedene Levy edited the book, Intimate Transformations, published by Karnac, which has been translated into five languages. She has presented on this subject in the US, Britain, Argentina and Poland. Jaedene Levy has taught for the past ten years at the Washington School of Psychiatry in the Clinical Program, and for two years in the Observational Studies program at the school. She is a member of the steering committee of the Clinical Program at WSP.


Continuing Education Credit

9 CE credits available for full attendance.

The Institute of Contemporary Psychology and Psychoanalysis (ICP&P) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. ICP&P is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ICP&P is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to offer Category I continuing education credit. Because ICP&P has approval from the Maryland Board, CE credit hours awarded by ICP&P may also be claimed by social workers licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia. These continuing education credits meet the ANCC approval standards for nurses and the approved standards for marriage and family therapists. Attendees from the above professional groups will earn 9 CE credits for attending the conference. Full attendance is required to receive the designated CE credit. ICP&P is accredited by MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ICP&P designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Registration and Fees

ICP&P Member $180.00 Non Member $270.00

Please fill out the registration form and make checks payable to: ICP&P and send to: 4601 Conn. Ave, NW, Suite 8, WDC 20008.


For more information, please call 202-686-9300 ext. 5 or email icpeastadmin@att.net


Jaedene Levy, MBA, MSW has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to this educational activity.