Views of Projective Identification: A Psychoanalytic Discussion
3 Credit Hours
Presentation by Virginia Ungar, M.D.
Panel discussion with Glen Gabbard, M.D., and Marianna Adler, Ph.D.
Bo's Place
10050 Buffalo Speedway [Map]
Houston, TX 77054
Saturday, May 2, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.)
In this workshop three psychoanalysts, one from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and two from Texas, will talk about the clinical application of the concept of projective identification and will compare the regional similarities and differences in the use of the concept. Dr. Ungar will present a paper, "Projective Identification as a Key Concept in Clinical Psychoanalytical Practice", and Dr. Gabbard and Adler will discuss the paper, engaging in a dialogue with one another and with the audience.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
1. Define projective identification.
2. Discuss its usefulness clinically as a psychoanalytical concept.
3. Describe differences in the views of the analysts in North and South America regarding projective identification.
Views of Projective Identification: A Psychoanalytical Discussion is supported by a grant from the International Psychoanalytical Association.
Dr. Virginia Ungar
Dr. Virginia Ungar is a Training Analyst in the Buenos Aires Psychoanalytical Association and has more than 28 years experience in psychoanalysis. She lectures and consults on psychoanalysis in North and South America and Europe. She is the author of numerous published papers and book chapters.
Dr. Glen Gabbard
Dr. Glen Gabbard is Brown Foundation Chair of Psychoanalysis and Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a Training and Supervising Analyst at the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute. He was Joint Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Psychoanalysis from 2001-2007 and is the author or editor of 23 books on topics related to psychoanalysis and psychiatry.
Dr. Marianna Adler
Dr. Marianna Adler is a psychoanalyst in private practice in Austin, Texas, and is a member of the faculty of the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute. She is active in the Division of Psychoanalysis (39) of the American Psychological Association, and she has been a presenter for the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Society.
Register by April 17th to receive the early registration fees. After April 17th the fees wil go up.
Early Registration - Before April 17
Active Members and Friends: $75
Non-members: $100
Registration After April 17
Active Members and Friends: $100
Non-Members: $125
The Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Society is approved to offer continuing education units to social workers by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, sponsor number CS4518. It is anticipated that this monthly meeting will meet their requirements for 3 hours of continuing education credit.
The Texas State Licensing Board of Psychologists does not pre-approve workshops for continuing education. It is anticipated that this monthly meeting will meet requirements for 3 hours of CE credit for psychologists.
The Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Society is approved by The American Psychoanalytic Association through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, CE Provider Number 2666, to offer continuing education credit to licensed professional counselors.
The Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Society, as a co-sponsor with the Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute, is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The American Psychoanalytic Association and The Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of the CME activity.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 hours in category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. Disclosure information is on record indicating that participating faculty members have no significant financial relationships to disclose.
