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by Tanisha Stewart, Psy.D.
This year, we as a nation seemed determined to return to a sense of normalcy. Mask restrictions were relaxed and in-person gatherings resumed. I recently attended the annual lecture of the Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapy Group. It was my first large, in-person gathering since the pandemic began. I was immediately struck by the simple presence of my colleagues. I often speak of the local psychoanalytic community, but as I chatted with people and we caught up on our professional and personal lives, that sense of community was a lived, embodied experience.
I began my presidential term at NCSPP intending to create more inclusionary spaces while also welcoming dissent and provocative thought. As NCSPP continued to reenvision our organization’s future, those lofty goals were met with the obstacles of attending to routine needs. This year NCSPP tentatively resumed programming after a year of hiatus. I was honored to work with a dedicated Board of Directors and a trusted Administrator as we contended with the tension of returning to normal operations without thoughtlessly reverting to prevailing norms. Our incoming President, Willow Banks, Psy.D., has served on NCSPP’s Board of Directors for several years and represents both a continuation of that vision and the opportunity for new ideas.
by SFCP
2022 - 2023 DIALOGUES IN CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOANALYSIS
A Personal Search for Analytic Authenticity: Ethical and Clinical Considerations
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PT
SFCP, 444 Natoma Street, San Francisco (remote option is available)
Program Fee:
$25-$50 | 3 CME/CE Credits available for an additional fee
Presenter: Henry Markman, M.D.
Discussant: Maria Longuemare, M.D., Ph.D.
Moderator: Julie Ruskin, Ph.D.
by Amber Trotter, Psy.D.
PERFORMING FEELINGS
I wonder where feelings come from: do they express an authentic interiority or do they reflect social convention? Do they drive belief or follow belief?
After each new global, national, or local outrage, patients rage and weep. A sampling of common statements that could be traced to many incidents:
“I can’t believe this is happening. I can’t actually process.”
“I hate this country.”
“I don’t feel safe. What’s next?”
“This is the end of liberal democracy. It’s utterly depressing.”
Then, the issue is essentially dropped.
The outpouring of emotions seems genuine and I feel moved by the anguish and outrage. I believe that my patients register broader sociopolitical events as deeply, personally upsetting.
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE FOR RENT. Starting Jan 1, 2023. Large, elegant, and sunny San Francisco office at Washington and Fillmore, in a suite with 3 other therapists/analysts. Top floor, decorative fireplace, and large, round bay windows. Contact Milton Schaefer, cell: (415) 730-8306, e-mail: miltonpsy@gmail.com.
PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICE AVAILABLE. Montclair District, 2220 Mountain Blvd, Suite 240, Oakland. This 10’ x 14’, unfurnished office is newly painted and carpeted, with skylights, in a ten-office suite. Office rental includes safe, free staff parking and convenient, free patient parking. The suite includes a kitchen and staff bathroom, fax and copy machine, patient waiting room, and bathroom. The offices are close to Wells Fargo Bank, a bakery, restaurant, exercise business, pet store, and more. The other offices in the suite are occupied by psychotherapists and psychiatrists; many of us have practiced in this suite for over 20 years and there are many opportunities for referrals. If interested, please contact Lara Weyland at (510) 912-8794 or email at lara@drlaraweyland.com .
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Symposium: Sequel
Sat, Dec 3 / 10:00 am - 11:30 am / Zoom
PINC / (415) 288-4050 / J. Slochower, Ph.D.; S. Gerson, Ph.D. / free - $40
Race, Racism and Culture in the Clinical Relationship
Wed, Dec 7 / 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm / Zoom
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / C. Datz-Greenberg, LCSW; D. Kim, LMFT, et al. / free
A Personal Search for Analytic Authenticity
Sat, Dec 10 / 9:30 am - 12:30 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / H. Markman, M.D.; M. Longuemare, M.D., Ph.D. / $25 - $50
Promoting Depth & Analytic Process in Psychotherapy w/ Patients in Internship
Wed, Jan 4 (begins) / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / B. Steinberg, Ph.D. / free
Foundations of Psychodynamic Clinical Work
Thu, Jan 5 (begins) / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm / 444 Natoma St / San Francisco
SFCP / (415) 563-5815 / C. Kwun, LCSW; D. Biondini, MFT, et al. / $355 - $360