The Western Branch CPS faculty is offering a theoretical/clinical course in preparation for the 2016 WBCPS Annual Scientific Meeting with guest speaker Alessandra Lemma, noted for her many studies on the mind body connection. Her two books are not only about what she discovers about the relationship between the mind and the body, but also how she discovers it. Her basic assumption is that embodiment shapes the mind, following Freud’s noted concept about the ego being first and foremost a bodily ego. In today’s world in which there is a trend toward using the skin and the body as the site for the expression of internal struggles, her studies come as a very timely addition to the psychoanalytic literature. In this course we will be studying several themes from her two books: Under the Skin and Minding the Body, along with several complementary articles from other authors. The themes include developmental considerations in the formation of the bodily self as a construct that forms within the relational matrix; developmental imitation and the influence of the mother’s internal world on the baby’s development of a sense of self; the issue of shame in relation to body dysmorphia; the psychodynamics of cosmetic surgery; gender identity and transsexual; the multiple psychic functions of the skin; the body of the analyst in the therapeutic setting, among others. The course will be held in two separate locations, Vancouver and Victoria, with different dates.
The seminars will be held on Fridays from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
There will be a theoretical segment for 1hr and 40 minutes, with a 10 minute break,
followed by a clinical segment of 1hr and 10 minutes in which participants will present clinical material.
Dates: September 25, October 23, November 6 and 20, 2015
January 22, February 12, March 11 and April 1, 2016
Vancouver Location:
Arbutus Club, Boardroom, 2nd Floor,
2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4A1
Cost: $380.00 Regular
$236.00 Students, Residents and candidates, members and guests
Faculty: Judith Setton-Markus (coordinator), Karin Holland-Biggs, Coleen Gold, Joanne Hoffman, Endre Koritar, Janet Oakes
Accreditation: This event is an accredited group learning activity (section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA). The specific opinions and content of this event are not necessarily those of the CPA, and are the responsibility of the organizer(s) alone.
Registration: Send payment ($380.00 for professionals or $236.00 for students, residents, candidates, members and WB guest members) and registration form to the address below or contact Nancy Briones via info@wcpsi.digitalswan.com with further inquiries.
Western Branch-CPS
c/o Nancy Briones
7755 Yukon Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5X 2Y4
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Withdrawal Policy: The withdrawal policy of the Extension Program allows for a refund, minus a 10% administration cost, up to five business days before the first class. No refund will be granted as of the first meeting.