Child and Adolescent Psychoanalysis Section
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The DPE Child Analysis Section promotes the vitality of child and adolescent psychoanalysis within and beyond APsA. We support institutes and centers in child/adolescent related clinical, didactic and research pursuits. We also foster connections between child program directors and educators to encourage sharing information and ideas. Our groups consist of expert, analytically oriented clinicians and researchers on relevant topics in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. Current groups include Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Diversities, Emerging Adulthood, Ethics, Infancy, Integrated Training, Teaching Psychotherapy and Research.
- Chair: Jim Bennett MD,
We sponsor the Child Congress, an annual day-long program addressing issues of interest from a developmental perspective. Another initiative is the Child Analytic Traveling Scholar (CATS) that annually invites an esteemed child/adolescent psychoanalyst to present at APsA institutes throughout the country.
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Section Chair/Co-Chairs Contact information
- Name: Jim Bennett, MD
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (214) 207-7756
Section Description
The DPE Child Analysis Section promotes the vitality of child and adolescent psychoanalysis
within and beyond APsaA. We support institutes and centers in child/adolescent related clinical,
didactic and research pursuits. We also foster connections between child program directors and
educators to encourage sharing information and ideas. Our groups consist of expert, analytically
oriented clinicians and researchers on relevant topics in childhood, adolescence and young
adulthood. Current groups include Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Diversities, Emerging
Adulthood, Ethics, Infancy, Integrated Training, Teaching Psychotherapy and Research.
Mission
The mission of the Child Section is to promote the vitality of child and adolescent psychoanalysis within and beyond APsaA. Within APsaA, it supports institutes in child/adolescent related clinical, didactic and research pursuits. It also fosters connections between child program directors and educators to facilitate the sharing of information and ideas.
Groups consisting of expert, analytically oriented clinicians and researchers in specific areas of interest endeavor to further knowledge in child-relevant issues. Current groups include Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Diversities, Emerging Adulthood, Ethics, Infancy, Integrated Training, Teaching Psychotherapy and Research.
Vision
The Child Section brings together those interested in relevant child/adolescent issues. As psychoanalysts, we have much to offer in the understanding and treatment of individuals over the lifespan. We seek to enhance sharing of educational ideas within the ApsaA community and beyond to others working with children and adolescents.
Description of Resources
We sponsor the Child Congress, an annual day-long program addressing issues of interest from a
developmental perspective. Another initiative is the Child Analytic Traveling Scholar (CATS) that
annually invites an esteemed child/adolescent psychoanalyst to present at APsaA institutes
throughout the country.