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Post Graduate Study Groups and Colloquia Jean Roiphe, M.D., Chair, Postgraduate Committee
Visiting Scholars: Jason Brown, M.D., Jaak Panksepp, M.D., and James Schwartz, M.D. Colloquia for Members
Colloquia on topics of clinical and theoretical interest to members are arranged each year by the Postgraduate Committee and presented by a senior member of the Institute or by a guest scholar. These colloquia are open to all members and by application to qualified guests if space is available.
Works in Progess Seminar Francis Baudry, M.D. and Daniel Birger, M.D., Co-Chairs
Monthly meetings are held in which members or guests present works in various stages of progress. The presentation subjects are derived from the fields of theoretical, clinical and applied analysis, as well as from various other areas interfacing with psychodynamic thinking. The meetings are conducted in a round table format; active interchange between presenter and audience is encouraged, with the aim of providing stimulation and an opportunity to elaborate ideas for both the presenter and the audience. The seminars are open to members, students and guests, and take place on the third Wednesday of each month from September through June.
Mythology and Psychoanalysis William Greenstadt, Ph.D. This colloquium includes analysts and scholars in anthropology, classical, and literary studies. The primary purpose and program of the group is the investigation from the psychoanalytic viewpoint of myths, ritual, religion, and the classical literature utilizing mythical themes. The Artist's Creation Daniel Birger, M.D. and Ellen Glass, M.D. The premise of this group is that the authors of good literature embody psychoanalytically valid principles of mental functioning in their novels, plays, and short stories, whether these principles are utilized consciously or intuitively. Analysts as well as members of other disciplines are welcome. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month. Check the schedule of upcoming events, or contact Ms. Zimmer for further information. Postgraduate Study Groups The following programs have been organized to further education after graduation. The topics chosen reflect areas of special interest to those individuals who have joined together for the advantages of group study. Some of these groups welcome additional members. Application to join a postgraduate study group should be made to that group's leader(s) via the respective hyperlink below. (If a hyperlink to a group leader is unavailable, then please contact Ms. Zimmer.) Those desiring to establish new groups and have them included in the Division of Postgraduate Studies should notify Ms. Sharon Weller. The study groups of the Postgraduate Division can be used for continuing medical education under the auspices of The American Psychoanalytic Association, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. Affiliated Staff Conferences (follow link to Treatment Center)
Intake Committee (follow link to Treatment Center)
Psychoanalytic Process A small group of analysts meet monthly to further study the analytic process. Challenging technical and conceptual issues - from selection criteria to termination - are highlighted in an extended case presentation format.
Measuring Psychoanalytic Work and Benefit: The Analytic Process Scales (APS) Sherwood Waldron, Jr., M.D. (follow link to Research Division) This group has developed reliable rating scales for assessing the contributions of patient and analyst to the analytic work. We are now completing a larger scale study of the process and outcome of three analyses, as assessed by the APS applied to recorded psychoanalytic sessions divided into segments. This permits the study of what interventions under what circumstances facilitate the analysis. In collaboration with another group we are developing outcome measures as well. Those interested may participate by rating recorded sessions and then comparing scores with colleagues. Meetings are twice monthly, generally the first and third Wednesdays.
Study Group on Psychoanalytic Practice A small group of analysts meets monthly to discuss case material. Membership is limited.
Study Group on the Kleinian School and the work of Wilfred Bion Rogelio Sosnik, M.D. (by invitation) The group has previously worked on papers by Melanie Klein, Hanna Segal, and Betty Joseph. The group is currently studying the work of Wilfred Bion.
The Study of Infant and Toddler Development In this study group, longitudinal and cross-sectional observations from the Bernard L. Pacella, M.D. Parent Child Center observational/research nursery are presented and discussed. Exploring the data from multiple perspectives is emphasized including dyadic, drive, object relational, and neurobiological influences on development. Data presented by participants in other observational and/or research infancy groups is welcome.
Study Group on Trauma and the Transmission of Trauma Gilda Sherwin, M.D. A small study group to study the history of the concept of trauma in psychoanalysis and allied fields. Exploration of its ramifications in fields such as philosophy, history, literature, and art will focus on victims and perpetrators and on the transmission of traumatic experience across the generations. Issues of resiliency will also be explored. Those interested should contact Dr. Balas. The group will meet the second Thursday of the month.
NYPSI-Adelphi Joint Research Seminar The New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute and the Derner Institute for Psychological Studies of Adelphi University sponsor a Joint Research Seminar in which analysts and researchers join in a dialogue to try and integrate clinical issues with systematically obtained data. All mental health professionals, researchers, and students are invited. Contact Leon Hoffman for further information.
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