by Paula Mandel, PhD

MENTAL FREEDOM AND PSYCHIC GROWTH

Michael Parsons, a leading thinker in the independent tradition of British Object Relations, takes us into the core of what it means to be truly present in the therapeutic encounter. In describing the internal analytic setting, he elaborates and extends Bion’s concepts of analytic reverie and dream-work, helping extend the reach of analytic work into diverse settings and populations. In this conference, Dr. Parsons will present his paper “Free Association and the Death Drive: The Solemn Freedom of Psychoanalysis.” It will be followed by a discussion by Annie Sweetnam, whose poetic sensibility offers a similarly rich and creative approach to the clinical encounter. In the afternoon, Elizabeth Weisz will present a clinical case to Dr. Parsons, which will be followed by a discussion with the audience.

Saturday, April 14, 2018
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
The David Brower Center
2150 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

To register, go to https://pincsf.org/events.