Houston Psychoanalytic Society Newsletter

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HPS News & Updates

Message from the President

On behalf of the HPS Board of Directors, I would like to wish you peace, health, and renewed optimism in 2021 amidst these uncertain and challenging times. I am happy to announce that the following 2021/2022 HPS Board of Directors was elected during the December 3rd, 2020 HPS Business Meeting:

Sharon Chada, PhD: President

Cynthia Mulder, LCSW: President-Elect

Bev Bontrager, LCSW: Treasurer

Ann Weiss, LPC: Secretary

Lisa Miller, MD: Immediate Past President

Felecia Powell-Williams, Ed.D, LPC-S, RPT/S: Councilor

Kacie Liput, LCSW: Alternate Councilor

HPS is very fortunate that Dr. JoAnn Ponder has agreed to serve as the Chair of the Program Committee for 2021-2022. Programming is at the heart and soul of our community, and we are deeply appreciative.

HPS is also very fortunate that Dr. Elaine Loiselle has agreed to serve as Chair of the newly formed Marketing Committee, which will work closely with the Program Committee.

I’d like to express my gratitude to the past, current, and newly elected Board of Directors and Committee Chairs/Members for their willingness to contribute so generously of their time and energies in support of the Houston Psychoanalytic Society and our community.

Anyone interested in becoming more involved in HPS, please contact me or our administrator, Kim Haq, at info@houstonpsychoanalytic.org.

Warm Regards,

Lisa Miller, MD, President

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Seeking Volunteers and HPS Program Proposals

The programmatic theme for the 2021/2022 year is “Evolving Theories, Current Challenges and Future Directions in Psychoanalytic Practice.”

Persons interested in suggesting topics for programming, serving as an evening speaker, panel member, or study group facilitator, should please send a brief program proposal or description to JoAnn Ponder, PhD at joannponder@aol.com by March 1, 2021.

Membership News

Welcome!

A shout-out to all new and renewing members

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Congratulations to the Following HPS Members!

Felecia Powell-Williams, Ed.D, LPC-S, RPT/S is the Chair of the Diversity Section within APsaA’s Department of Education

Jim Bennett, MD is the Chair of the Child Section within APsaA’s Department of Education

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Programming

Upcoming HPS Programs

Invited Evening Lecture (2 CME/CEUs)

January 21, 2021

The Death Instinct: “Remorseless Law of Nature” or Metaphor?

Presented by Hannah Decker, PhD, Historian

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Evening Speaker Series (1.5 CME/CEUs)

February 18, 2021

The Pilgrims’ Progress: A Therapist and Patient Journey to London

Presented by Jeffrey Stern, PhD

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Conference (3 CME/CEUs)

February 6, 2021

Ethics a Deux: Problems in Cyberspace in Our Digital Era, and the Ethics of Supervision

Presented by Glen Gabbard, MD

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Evening Speaker Series (1.5 CME/CEUs)

March 4, 2021

Restoring Hope for the Future: Mentalization-Based Therapy in the Treatment of Suicidal States of Mind

Presented by Shweta Sharma, PsyD and Christopher J. Fowler, PhD

Study Group (7.5 CME/CEUs)

5 Tuesdays | Mar. 9, Mar. 23, Apr. 13, Apr. 27, May 11, 2021, 7pm-8:30pm

Racism in Psychoanalytic Treatment and Supervision

Facilitated by JoAnn Ponder, PhD

Conference (3 CME/CEUs)

Saturday, Mar. 27, 2021, 9:00am- 3:00pm (co-sponsored by Houston Group Psychotherapy Society and Houston Eating Disorder Specialists)

Getting “Inside Out and Outside In” the Relational Montage of an Eating Disorder

Presented by Jean Petrucelli, PhD

Study Group (3 CME/CEUs)

2 Mondays | Apr. 12, Apr, 19, 2021, 7pm-8:30pm

Down the Yellow Brick Road: The Wizard of Oz as a Journey of Psychic Transformation

Facilitated by Jamie L. Loveland, PhD, LCSW

Conference (3 CME/CEUs)

Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9:00am-12:15pm (co-sponsored by The Jung Center)

Traveling Through Oz: A Journey to Wholeness

Presented by Gita Dorothy Morena, PhD

Evening Speaker Series (1.5 CME/CEUs)

May 6, 2021

The March from Selma to Montgomery and the Nonviolent Movement in Analysis (co-sponsored by The Jung Center)

Presented by Renee Cunningham, MFT

Upcoming Community Programs

The Center for Psychoanalytic Studies Alumni Round Table Series

February 19, 2021

Working Through Erotic Transference and Countertransference - Guest Facilitator: David Ansell, DO

Details and Registration

March 5, 2021

Die in the Saddle or Dismount that Horse? Issues in the Analyst’s/Therapist’s Retirement from Clinical Practice - Guest Facilitator: Martha Maer, LPC

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Austin Psychoanalytic

January 23, 2021

Psychoanalysis and Transference Focused Psychotherapy: Differences and Mutual Enrichment. Otto Kernberg, MD

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Mondays, Feb 8-Feb 22, 2021

The Transmission of Evil: A Salon Facilitated by JoAnn Ponder, PhD

Details and Registration

February 27, 2021

Hate and Destructiveness in the Clinical Encounter: An Intersubjective Perspective with Sue Grand, PhD

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Dallas Psychoanalytic Center

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 to Friday, May 21, 2021

DSPP Series: The Clinical Work of W.R. Bion

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The mission of the Houston Psychoanalytic Society is to promote psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles and engage the community at large in creative discussions about psychoanalytic thought and application.

The Houston Psychoanalytic Society is a leading source in southeast Texas for continuing education for mental health professionals presented by experts in psychoanalytic research, practice, and application at discounted fees for members. If you are not a member and are interested in joining, or you are a member and would like to become more active, please contact a Board member and join us in our mission!

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