Gender without Identity, Trauma as Resource

Hybrid (virtual and in-person) +1 more

Presented by Avgi Saketopoulou, Psy.D. At a time of unprecedented legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ people, with gender-affirming care for trans youth being banned in multiple states, psychoanalysts are increasingly confused about how to approach gender complexity. Is gender a core part of the self that just needs to be discovered and granted recognition? Is it […]

Psychedelics in Psychoanalysis

In-person & Virtual +1 more

Dr. Megan Rundel, PhD, is a practitioner of psychedelic-assisted psychoanalysis in Oakland, CA. In this course, we will explore the psychedelic renaissance in mental health treatment and how it is relevant to psychoanalysis. We will consider the history of psychedelic use, and cultural issues that exert strong influence on our attitudes toward them. We will […]