Passing of Former Director
It is with a profound sense of loss and a heavy heart that I write to share the sad news of the passing of our former Director, Dr. Judith Pearson, this past Monday.
For those of you who knew her, Judith was far more than a Director; she was the heartbeat of this Institute for many years. Her passing leaves a void that will be felt deeply throughout our community.
In this moment of shared grief, I hope we can also find a moment to pause and give thanks for the extraordinary role she played in each of our lives. As academic and Mastersonians we often speak of the therapeutic relationship and the power of being seen. Judith embodied this principle. She saw the potential in every student and every colleague, nurturing our professional growth with wisdom and unwavering belief.
For many of us, she was a mentor who shaped not just our careers, but our sense of selfs. Her legacy is woven into the fabric of this Institute, and her influence will continue to guide the work we do with our patients and students.
Please know that this news is shared with deep compassion for all of you. I understand that this news may bring up a complex mix of emotions.
With heartfelt sympathy,
William
The Masterson Institute – Online
The Masterson Institute evolved from the work of its founder James F. Masterson, M.D. and from the contributions of the Institute faculty, which aimed to promote a developmental, self and object relations approach to the psychotherapy of the personality disorders (disorders of the self), to teach that approach to other mental health professionals, and to foster further research in the field. Over the years, the Institute’s teachings have expanded to include intensive study of all psychodynamic models beginning with the work of Freud, and continuing up to contemporary psychoanalytic models.
We invite all prospective students and professionals interested in learning more about this approach to get involved in the study programme offered by the International Masterson Institute.
To apply for the study programme you first have to apply for registration on the website. We will send you and invitation and if you wish, you can enrol in the Three Year Study Programme.
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