Impulse is a community newsletter produced by the Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology (NCSPP) and distributed electronically to subscribers at no cost. We envision Impulse as an integrative source for local news, events, and thinking of interest to the psychoanalytically inclined. Our goal is to be your guide as you explore the Bay Area's rich array of analytic resources.
We invite you to become a member of NCSPP, if you are not already. And, we welcome you as a subscriber to Impulse. Join us as we highlight the exceptional diversity of psychoanalytic thought and practice in Northern California.
by Candice Turner, Psy.D.
I hope your 2024 is off to a great start!
I want to start by thanking everyone who made it to the New Year party on February 2nd. It was wonderful to meet so many new people, hear about your interests and thriving practices, and connect on ideas for NCSPP’s future. The conversations were very energizing, so thank you. Also, I can’t not comment on how beautiful Ramsess Art Garden (plant heaven) was; I hope you all felt as well taken care of there as I did!
by Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) and the Department of Psychoanalytic Education (DPE) of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA)
THE UNSEEN: BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING BRIDGES:
COMMUNITY PSYCHOANALYSIS INTO THE FUTURE
Our presenters, Kimberlyn Leary, Francisco Gonzalez, Daniel Gaztambide, and Paula Kliger will be in conversation with each other and the audience. Preview a snapshot of their thoughts about community psychoanalysis by clicking this link.
The wars around the world, COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, displacement of refugees, economic and political turbulence, and racial injustices, challenge us to leverage our expertise, resources, and ethical responsibilities for the betterment of society.
by San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (SFCP)
SAN FRANCISCO PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING PROGRAM (SF-PPTP) FREE DINNER / INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | In-Person
444 Natoma Street, San Francisco
RSVP at this link
The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (SFCP) is excited to open the application process for our two-year Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program (SF-PPTP) or one-year Foundations program.
Through seminars, case conferences, and long-term individual supervision, SF-PPTP offers an in-depth introduction to psychoanalytic psychotherapy theory and technique.
by Lisa Koshkarian, Ph.D.
DIGNITY
The woman lives on the same city corridor where I pass multiple times each week on the way to my spin gym. While her garb, physique, and hairstyle shift regularly, her facial expression remains lifeless and vacant. She paces up and down a two-block stretch, ostensibly with purpose and destination. The other day, I glanced over from my car window to see her urinating in the gutter. I feel devastated that she must squat in front of everybody to relieve herself. My heart sinks into despair for the unimaginable barbarity that absconded with her life. The horror…the horror… Because I have seen her so often, for so long, I can bear the tension of sensing and witnessing but not knowing her stories. I am mournful for the many whom I am unable to meet with the same spaciousness.
OAKLAND/ROCKRIDGE OFFICE AVAILABLE PART-TIME. This office sits above the East Bay Booksellers (formerly Diesel, A Bookstore) on College Ave, a five minute walk from Rockridge BART. Bus lines run along College as well. The office is beautifully furnished for work with children and adults, including a sand tray and an analytic couch. There is a private bathroom and a small, shared waiting room with one other psychologist. Access is via stairs that look into the bookstore. The office is available from 4 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, all day Friday and all day Saturday. I prefer one tenant for a minimum of two days, $350 per day ($700/month). Internet, utilities and weekly cleaning are included. See my web site for more photos: www.kellerphd.com. Call me at (510) 654-2420. Eileen Keller
WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Therapists, acupuncturists, naturopaths, bodyworkers, chiropractors, and yoga therapists who are trauma-informed to join our healing space. Two beautiful, newly painted offices available in a well-maintained Victorian Building in the Castro District. 1.) Top floor, air conditioning, storage space, hardwood floors: $1,700/mo. 2.) Middle floor front office with bay windows, hardwood floors and closet: $1,400/mo. Includes utilities and weekly cleaning. Contact Ame Cutler at pathways333@gmail.com if interested.
Old couches, new books, hot jobs, cool internships, office rentals? List them in Impulse's Classifieds for a modest fee. Please see our submission guidelines for details.
Mostly Dead is Slightly Alive!
Fri, Mar 1 (begins) / 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm / Zoom
NCSPP / (415) 496-9949 / M. Wachter, M.D. / $68 – $158
The Oblivious Object
Sat, Mar 2 / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / M. Brady, Ph.D., M. Brady, Ph.D.; A. Alvarez, Ph.D., MACP / free
Psychoanalysis as a Subversive Phenomenon
Mon, Mar 4 / 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / A. Trotter, Psy.D. / free
Introduction to the Lacanian Clinic
Wed, Mar 6 (begins) / 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm / Zoom
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / S. Tan, Psy.D. / free
SF-PPTP Informational Open House
Thu, Mar 7 / 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / L. Weyland, Ph.D. / free
Second Fridays: The History of Psychoanalysis in Ten Objects
Fri, Mar 8 / 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Zoom
PINC / (415) 288-4050 / J. Sekoff, Ph.D.; R. Cowan, Psy.D., LCSW / free - $40
Panel Presentation on Four Iconic Papers by Thomas Ogden
Sat, Mar 9 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Zoom
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / J. Aguayo, Ph.D., et al. / $100 - $125
Starting a Private Practice
Mon, Mar 11 (begins) / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm / Private Practice / Oakland
NCSPP / (510) 619-0342 / C. Brandt, Psy.D. / $68 – $158
Consultee-Centered Consultation as Used with Daycare, etc.
Sat, Mar 16 / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / T. Barrett, Ph.D., et al. / free
Open House - An Unlived Life: Finding Hope in Complex Trauma
Sat, Mar 16 / 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm / On-Line
ICPLA / (916) 442-4904 / E. Shane, Ph.D.; W. Coburn Ph.D., et al. / free
Creative Engagement in Psychoanalytic Practice
Sat, Mar 23 / 9:30 am - 11:00 am / Zoom
PINC / (415) 288-4050 / H. Markman, M.D.; D. Elise, Ph.D. / free - $40
Community Mental Health Hike
Sat, Mar 23 / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / 6502 Broadway Terrace / Oakland
NCSPP / (510) 455-3020 / free