Superego Lacunae: Holes in the Conscience
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Superego Lacunae: Holes in the Conscience is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course defines the frequently unfamiliar concept of superego lacunae, also known as gaps or holes in certain individuals’ consciences. Superego lacunae was first described by physicians Adelaide M. Johnson (1949) and Johnson & S. A. Szurek (1952). Their theorizing of superego lacunae began as a way to understand the acting out of children who featured a defect in their internal controls in specific areas of their behavior, rather than a generalized weakness of their entire superego. Superego lacunae has since been considerably expanded to include behaviors by individuals of any age. The essential idea is that there are problematic behaviors that are extremely inconsistent with the person’s overwhelmingly strong senses of morality and appropriate behaviors. Such individuals are often considered pillars of society, admirable leaders, great friends and relatives, and appealing choices for spouses. Yet, they occasionally, intentionally, do things which are wildly different from all expectations. Their misdeeds are deliberate and not accidents. This course examines the theories behind the concept and explores various treatment considerations. Course #11-46 | 2022 | 18 pages | 10 posttest questions |
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Expiration |
Dec 31, 2032 |
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Discipline(s) |
Counselor CE, Psychology CE, Social Work CE |
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Format |
Online |
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Cost |
$14.00 |
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Credits / Hours |
1 |
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Accreditation |
APA, NBCC, ASWB, the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135), licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100), and licensed social workers (#SW-0664); |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Louis R. Franzini, PhD |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Professional Development Resources superego, superego lacunae, conscience, holes in the conscience, continuing education, personality development, behavior, CE, CEU |
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