Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Psychotherapy Training & Continuing Education in Orange, CA
The Listening Perspectives Study Center has been a leader in psychotherapy training and supervision since 1980. Founded by Dr. Lawrence E. Hedges, our center specializes in advanced relational psychotherapy education for licensed mental health professionals. With over 45 years of clinical research and 22 published books, we offer evidence-based continuing education courses that emphasize ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed care.Our small-group format fosters personalized learning while maintaining strict adherence to APA ethical standards. We provide expert witness services, case consultation, and specialized training in managing complex therapeutic relationships. Our programs are designed for intermediate to advanced practitioners seeking to enhance their clinical skills through interactive, research-backed methodologies.
Services
Continuing Education Courses
Relational Psychotherapy Training
Expert Witness Services
Case Consultation
Therapist Supervision
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of clinical research and training experience with licensed therapists
- APA-approved continuing education credits for all programs
- Expert witness in 400+ psychotherapy-related legal cases
- 22 published books on psychoanalytic techniques and trauma treatment
- Commitment to ethical standards and accessibility for all participants
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
What people say
Exceptional clinical depth
Transformative learning experience
Expert-led instruction
Ethically rigorous programs
Valuable case studies
Services
Continuing Education Courses
Our APA-accredited courses provide licensed therapists with advanced training in relational psychotherapy techniques. Participants engage in small-group discussions and case studies to develop expertise in treating complex psychological issues. Programs emphasize ethical practice and cultural competence while maintaining strict adherence to evidence-based methodologies.
Relational Psychotherapy Training
Specialized instruction in modern relational psychotherapy approaches through interactive case conferences and reading groups. Therapists learn to address transference patterns, developmental trauma, and countertransference dynamics through our proven 45-year research framework that combines infant research with clinical practice.
Expert Witness Services
Dr. Hedges provides expert testimony in psychotherapy-related legal cases with over 400 consultations across 20 states. Our services include case analysis, documentation review, and courtroom testimony regarding therapeutic standards and professional conduct matters.
Case Consultation
Individual and group consultation services for therapists handling complex cases. Our approach focuses on identifying and working through challenging transference patterns while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards in clinical practice.
Therapist Supervision
Structured supervision programs for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their clinical skills. Our supervision emphasizes relational dynamics, countertransference management, and evidence-based interventions for treating developmental trauma and personality disorders.
People
Lawrence E. Hedges
Director
Dr. Hedges has trained psychotherapists since 1966, founded the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute in 1983, and authored 22 books on relational psychotherapy. He received the Gradiva award three times and holds APA-approved continuing education accreditation.
Questions
What continuing education credentials do you offer?
We provide APA-accredited continuing education credits for psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and LPCCs through our partnership with the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute.
Are your courses open to all mental health professionals?
Our programs are designed for licensed therapists and advanced students in mental health disciplines, with content tailored to intermediate and advanced practice levels.
What specializations do your training programs cover?
We specialize in relational psychotherapy, developmental trauma treatment, countertransference analysis, and managing complex therapeutic relationships through our evidence-based curriculum.
Do you offer online learning options?
We provide both in-person courses in Orange, CA and virtual participation options through Zoom for select programs and case consultations.
What refund policies apply to your courses?
Full refunds are available if canceled 10 days before start; half refunds for cancellations through the second session. Make-up sessions available for missed classes.
How do you handle accessibility needs?
We commit to accommodating participants with disabilities - contact our office directly to discuss specific accessibility requirements for our programs.
