Film Series: In Treatment
Discussion led by: Mary Hogan-Finlay, Ph.D., C. Psych
Over a nine month period, we will follow weekly therapy sessions with the client, Laura, in treatment with her psychologist, Paul, as well as the psychologist’s consultations with his own therapist, Gina.
“In Treatment” is an HBO drama film series produced by Rodrigo Garcia. It was based on the original work, “Be Tipul”, an Israeli series by Hagai Levi that has won many awards, including from the Israeli Film Academy.
This film series provides us with a peek into the ‘clinical room’ and the intimate encounters between the client and therapist. Although the psychologist, Paul Weston, (acted by Gabriel Byrne) follows four different clients and makes reference to them during his private therapy, this nine month Film and Discussion Series will follow Laura (acted by Melissa George), an anesthesiologist who falls in love with her therapist, Paul, through nine therapy sessions. We will also follow her psychologist, Paul’s, meetings with his therapist, Gina (acted by Diane Wiestend) as he struggles with his personal and professional issues.
The nine sessions reveal the complexity of current issues that are inevitably influenced by one’s past. As the client and therapist grapple to understand the nuances of the clinical issues and the complexity of their relationship, we are faced with the twists and turns of the human condition: the yearning to be heard, special, loved or rescued. Watching from the sidelines you will be pushed to examine your own dilemmas as therapists, as well as the rewards and pitfalls of your career.
You will be exposed to the frailty of the therapist’s psyche as he struggles with ethical and moral challenges, boundary blurring, impasses as well as involvement of many significant figures (family and friends) that are not in the clinical room. You will have an opportunity to observe the client’s personal dilemmas and how the therapeutic relationship has such significance to advance or impede the healing process.
This series is so riveting that it will be difficult to wait for the next installment or session. After viewing the therapy session, you will have an opportunity to share your perspective, hear your colleague’s opinions on these interesting issues, and learn from our shared experiences.
Come out and join your colleagues for lively discussion in a relaxed atmosphere with only 20 participants!
Who: Intended Participants: Psychologists, Psychological Associates, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Counsellors and Students.
Where: The Theatre, Lord Lansdowne Retirement Residence at 920 Bank St [Corner of Bank & Holmwood in the Glebe]
When: Second Sunday of each month: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8.
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm