January 2003
From American Psychoanalytic Association
Psychoanalysts to convene winter 2003 meeting The Winter 2003 Meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City from January 21-26, 2003. Of particular note is the meeting's second annual poster session, "Research Relevant to Theory and Practice in Psychoanalysis," which will highlight current research projects.On Wednesday, January 22 from noon- 1:30 p.m., there will be a "Press Briefing with Psychoanalysts on Current Events and Issues of Contemporary Concern". Other important sessions include "Terrorism: New Psychoanalytic Views"; "Aggression: What is it? What Causes It?"; and a public forum on "Integrity and Self-Deception in Corporate America". There will also be a special symposium "Analyze This and That: A Conversation with Harold Ramis". Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D- RI) will receive the Presidential Award and will address APsaA's members about current legislative issues on the Hill in mental health care. In discussion group entitled "Lacanian Approaches to Severe Psychopathology", a presentation will be made about a schizophrenic young woman who was successfully treated using only psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These are but a few of the many session topics that also include infant mental health, dreams, culture, and the arts. To access a list of sessions open to the press at the Winter 2003 Meeting, visit http://www.apsa-co.org/ctf/pubinfo/newsrelease.html, or contact Dottie Jeffries, Director of Public Affairs, at [email protected]. Founded in 1911, APsaA is a professional organization of psychoanalysts throughout the United States. The Association is composed of Affiliate Societies and Training Institutes in many cities and has approximately 3,500 individual members. APsaA is a Regional Association of the International Psychoanalytical Association. |