APSA_NY12-310

Plenary Address: The Analyst’s Narcissism

Speakers: Warren R. Procci, MD, President (Pasadena, CA); Alan B. Zients, MD (New York, NY); Judith F.Chused, MD (Washington, DC)

The plenary address focuses on the narcissistic vulnerability of the psychoanalyst that is inherent in the practice of psychoanalysis. Using case vignettes, Dr. Chused details the problems presented by the analyst’s vulnerability to psychic injury as well as by the potential for grandiose self-representation and expectations. During the presentation several recommendations are developed as to how the analyst’s inevitable vulnerability to narcissistic injury and grandiose thinking can be used to further the course of an analysis.

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$15.00

$15.00

APSA_NY12-110

Professional Development Workshop 1

Speakers: Mark D. Smaller, Ph.D; William H. Braun, Psy.D.; Gail M. Saltz, M.D; Keith Kanner, Ph.D.

This Roundtable is the second of a two-part presentation by APsaA member Keith Kanner of San Diego. Dr. Kanner is the author of the recently published “Your Family Matters”. He is also a child &adult analyst in private practice, as well as a regular contributor for the local FOX TV affiliate, wherehe provides parenting advice and answers viewers’ questions on adolescent development. Dr.Kanner leads participants in the finer points of discussing current events through a psychoanalytic lens when interacting with the media, or writing opinion pieces for mainstream news publications. For this session, discusses how his involvement on TV and radio, his books and participation with a national non-profit organization have helped increase awareness both for his private practice and for psychoanalysis in the San Diego area. Dr. Kanner and the co-chairs of the workshop also coach participants on how to think of newsworthy ‘pitches’ that win over journalists and help attract positive coverage of psychoanalytic topics and programs.

Audio CDs: 2

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$30.00

$30.00

APSA_NY12-308

Scientific Paper 3: Mass Murder and the Individual: Group Psychology and Individual Morality and Empathy

Speakers: Vamik D. Volkan, MD (Charlottesville, VA); Author: Anna Ornstein, MD (Brookline, MA)

In view of the frequency with which terror acts are being committed, this paper suggests the possible psychological changes individuals may have to undergo when committing mass murder. The paper would be of interest to analysts who consider the social, political and the cultural surround relevant to psychoanalysis.

Audio CDs: 1

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$15.00

$15.00

APSA_NY12-301

Presidential Symposium: Minding the Markets: How Psychoanalysis Can Help to Build New Economics and Finance Thinking

Speakers: Robert A. Johnson, MA, PhD (Exec Director of the Institute of New Economic Thinking); Professor David Tuckett (London, England); Warren R. Procci, MD, President (Pasadena, CA)

APsaA’s international colleague, David Tuckett, has sought to contribute to the development of a new field of “emotional finance” with a specific interest in understanding the recent and continuing financial crisis. Human emotion has a critical impact on financial markets and, until very recently, economic theories have failed to take this into account. At the heart of the worst financial crisis in decades is a failure to organize markets in a way that puts controls on the very human emotion and behavior which trading unleashes. Robert Johnson and David Tuckett each speak on this subject and then lead a discussion concerning how psychological and psychoanalytic concepts can offer considerable assistance in understanding the sometimes irrational behavior of people and markets.

Audio CDs: 1

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$15.00

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APSA_NY12-309

Scientific Paper 4: Neutrality and the Ethics of Desire

Speakers: Author: Lewis A. Kirshner, MD (Cambridge, MA)

In this paper, the concept of an ethics specific to psychoanalysis are explored through a critical reading of Lacan’s seminar, The Ethics of Psychoanalysis. While it must obviously address moral concerns, a psychoanalytic ethics should also embody a unique perspective on human nature growing out of analytic experience and knowledge. In particular, the analyst’s desire is always in play in his attempt to sustain an ethical position. An examination of Lacan’s seminar highlights this link, but also points to a number of unresolved problems.

Audio CDs: 1

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$15.00

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Subtotal

$90.00