NANCY MCWILLIAMS MASTERCLASS
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"Basically, you have to
care about other people.
Be humble. Be interested
in them. Want to help them."
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A deep dive into psychoanalytic diagnostic formulation and the intricate
art of the clinical opening, from a clinical legend.
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Preview Nancy’s Master Class
A deep dive into psychoanalytic diagnostic formulation and the intricate art of the clinical opening, from a clinical legend.
What viewers are saying
“As a therapist and instructor myself, I got SO much out of this and will rewatch. Thank you, Dr. McWilliams, for such cogent and engaging analysis of people and of your own process as a therapist.”
Dr. Chris Duquette, Therapist and Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University
“An amazing teacher. It’s a privilege, as a young psychiatrist, to be able to listen and learn from this from another corner of the world.”
Pooja S, Psychiatrist
“Very few truly understand the importance of her approach to psychodynamic personality diagnosis. I practice according to her model and have accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge in it.”
Elichen Amitai, Therapist and University Instructor, Israel
“I can listen to her for hours and on repeat. Such a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
Loulwa Kaloyeros, Senior Psychology Faculty, Lebanese American University
“As a psychotherapist and human, thank you for the richness and depth of this presentation — and the humor and humanity you bring to it. I listen to this repeatedly. So much wisdom here.”
Sharon Coulter, LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
“Really informative discussion — I appreciated this talk, and realize psychodynamic is such a rich and evolving perspective and lens to work from.”
Kyndra Knight, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Jefferson Community & Technical College
“This is exactly what I needed as a clinician in training.”
Nichole Estremera, PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, Puerto Rico
“So grateful to you for getting these pioneers to share their wealth of psychoanalytic knowledge and wisdom!”
Clinical Psychologist, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
“I just love Nancy McWilliams. She is my favorite. I have learned the most from her in my program.”
Chauncey Zalkin, Student, Northwestern University
What You'll LearnÂ
A guide to personality types, levels of functioning, and how to meet patients and understand them more fully.
Personality Types
Understanding personality beyond symptoms and identifying the themes that organize a person’s psychology.
Levels of Functioning
Distinguishing healthy, neurotic, borderline, and psychotic levels of personality organization.
First Sessions
Using early interviews to understand the patient, begin building the alliance, and orient treatment.
Preview Nancy’s Master Class
Preview Nancy’s clinical thinking in this excerpt on her approach to character diagnosis.
Included Bonus Masterclass
30-min bonus video
The 10 Qualities of Mental Health
An included bonus masterclass: Nancy describes what therapists actually aim toward — the qualities of a healthy life, not just the absence of symptoms.
Getting Your CE Credits Takes 3 Steps
Choose Your Access
Choose standard access or the version that includes 1.5 CE credits.
Watch On Your Schedule
Stream anytime, on any device. Pause and resume — your progress is saved automatically.
Get Your Certificate
When you finish, your CE certificate is generated automatically and emailed to you — ready to submit to your board.
Is there an exam?
No test is required to complete the course. There is an optional mastery quiz, with unlimited retakes, if you’d like to confirm you’ve absorbed the material. Your CE credit is issued through our accredited partner once you finish.
How fast will I get my certificate?
Immediately after finishing — no waiting period.
Will this count toward my state's requirement?
1.5 CE credits are available for most U.S. psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, psychoanalysts, and creative arts therapists. Please see the CE Approvals page for complete accreditation information.
Can I start and finish later?
Yes — your progress saves automatically, and there's no deadline to complete the course once purchased.
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Select the option that best fits your goals, whether you’re taking the course to learn or to earn CE credits.
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