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Jacques
Lacan was a revolutionary figure of the twentieth century.
As a clinician his ability to “make do” with a poor explanation led him to
consider and explore all models available and in turns he used biological
psychiatry, genetic psychology, philosophy, structural linguistics,
anthropology and even mathematics to cross-fertilize psychoanalysis. The
result was extraordinary and its richness has attracted students in fields
far from psychoanalysis.
Unfortunately, the controversies surrounding his working life and the strong passions that he engendered in his followers and detractors have made it quite difficult to discover what he actually said: Lacan became mythologized, even during his lifetime. The twentieth century is now long gone and it is reasonable to reassess Lacan’s work away from the passions that may have blurred the judgment of many. Was it worth it? This conference will aim to demonstrate that Lacan’s work is still surprisingly modern and more importantly, useful. Clinicians engaged in the arduous task of treating patients, academics and even artists find tools to improve their practice in Lacan’s work.
The conference will be divided into three sessions aimed at different groups
Session 1: Lacan for Beginners
The first session will be directed towards those who are curious to learn more about Lacan but are true beginners. Presenters will aim to clearly explore some central aspects of Lacanian theory including language, gender and the object cause of desire.
Session 2: Lacan and Academia
In the second session academics from various fields including literature, philosophy and politics will explore how and why Lacan is relevant for them today in their field of practice.
Session 3: Clinical Implications
The third session will be directed towards practitioners and will explore the use of Lacanian concepts within a clinical setting in relation to the treatment of psychosis, trauma and the exploration of transference in psychoanalytic treatment.
Speakers: Lionel Bailly (University College London), Bernard Burgoyne (Middlesex University), Kirsten Campbell (Goldsmiths, University of London), Lorenzo Chiesa (University of Kent), Jason Glynos (University of Essex), John Phillips (National University of Singapore) and Alain Vanier (Universite Paris VII)
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“Mentalization-based interventions for children, young people and their families”
Location: The Brunei Gallery, London
Date: Friday 5th March 2010.
Speakers: Eia Asen, Dickon Bevington, Peter Fonagy, Norka Malberg, Trudie Rossouw, Mary Target, Peter Fuggle.
This one-day conference will present some of the most exciting new developments in mentalization-based interventions with children, young people and families. Building on the most up-to-date empirical research concerning a child's development of the capacity to mentalize, this day will showcase a number of new clinical interventions specifically targeting this key area. These mentalization-based interventions have been developed in a range of settings (schools, hospitals, CAMHS etc.) using a range of formats (including individual, family and group-work).
More details:
http://www.annafreudcentre.org/shortcourses.php?id=132
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust Events
Masters Course in Psychoanalytic Theory in the Psychoanalysis Unit,
University
College London
Masters
degree courses in 'Psychoanalytic Studies', in 'Applied
Psychoanalysis' and 'Psychoanalysis and Social and Cultural Studies'
at the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex, UK