Master Speaker Videoconference Seminar
Director: David Scharff, MD
with Geoff Anderson (Omaha), Carl Bagnini (Long Island), Doug Dennett (Vermont), Pat Hedegard (Indianapolis), Jim Poulton and Janine Wanlass (Salt Lake) and Caroline Sehon (Chevy Chase)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Master Speaker Videoconference Seminar offers participants the opportunity to study with some of the most creative and experienced clinicians in the world today, and to apply their knowledge directly to their clinical work. The course will meet one Friday morning per month for 9 months (September-May). Each session meets for three hours: a two hour lecture and case presentation (via videoconference) with the visiting speaker, and a one hour large group discussion, which offers a chance to integrate theoretical and clinical ideas with group members’ personal and clinical experience. Space is limited: To ensure a seat and to receive readings, please be sure to register in advance.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: 27 CE credits (3 credits per session)
LOCATION:
Jewett (Performing Arts Building) 200, Westminster College
READINGS:
Unless otherwise indicated, all readings will be distributed to enrolled participants in advance
ENROLLMENT and COST:
The Master Speaker Series can be taken in its entirety (9 3-hour sessions from 7:00-10:15 am, $720) or in part (one or more sessions, $85/session). Special Student Rate: $150 for series; $20 per session.
TIMES and DATES:
All sessions 7:00-10:15 am.
SCHEDULE:
September 11, 2009 Richard Billow (in Long Island)
Bion for the Clinician, Part 1
October 2, 2009 Ron Aviram (in Long Island)
The Social Object and the Nature of Prejudice
Important Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, Jerrold Post, who was originally scheduled to present on this date, will instead present on February 19, 2010. Dr. Lynn Hugger, who was scheduled for February 19, 2010, will present on November 13
November 13, 2009 Lynn Hugger (Long Island)
Mourning the Loss of the Idealized Child
December 11, 2009 David Hewison (in London, Tavistock Center for Couple Relationships)
When the Good ‘Other’ Turns Bad: Reflections on Difficulties in Relating across Difference
January 22, 2010 Richard Billow (in Salt Lake)
Bion for the Clinician Part 2
February 19, 2010 Jerrold Post (in Washington DC)
When Hatred is Bred in the Bone: The Psychocultural Foundations of Contemporary Terrorism
March 19, 2010 Andrew Balfour (in London, Tavistock Center for Couple Relationships)
Internal Dislocation and Displacement in Old Age
April 16, 2010 Elgan Baker (Indianapolis)
Transitional Objects, Transitional Phenomenon and Transitional Space: Pathways to Relational Unconscious
May 14, 2010 Mary Morgan (in London, Tavistock Center for Couple Relationships)
The impact of unconscious beliefs about the other and a relationship, on the couple
A screenshot of the September 26, 2008 videoconference. The screen shows live video feeds from Salt Lake City (large picture), Omaha, Chevy Chase, Panama City, New York, and Indianapolis.
