The 24th Annual International Conference
on The Psychology of The Self
Enhancing the Therapeutic Experience
November 8-11, 2001
The Grand Hyatt Hotel San Francisco on Union Square
San Francisco, California
PRESENTED BY:
The International Council for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology
Sponsored By:
The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis of Los Angeles
THE 24th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SELF
Enhancing the Therapeutic Experience
Dear Colleague,
The 24th Annual Conference on the Psychology of The Self will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Union Square in San Francisco, November 8-11, 2001. San Francisco is well known to be a jewel of a city, offering the beauty of an outstanding surround in the context of a rich mixture of art, architecture, music, theater, and restaurants. These opportunities for cultural enrichment are contained in an area conducive to covering much of the activities on foot. San Francisco is a walker's paradise, well worthy of a visit all on its own.
Moreover, the conference program promises attractions for the clinician which are entirely worthy of the splendors the city itself offers to the visitor. The theme, Enhancing the Therapeutic Experience, encompasses consideration of a central clinical issue in Self Psychology: How best to enhance the patient's treatment process. We approach this issue from the vantage point of exploring alternative theoretical perspectives in order to reflect on the contributions that are to be found both within different frameworks in self psychology and within frameworks outside of but related to self psychology. Three panels will be presented in which the same case presentation will be responded to by clinicians from different theoretical perspectives. In Panel I, Judith Pickles will present the case, with Jeremy Nahum responding from the perspective of the Boston Research Group on Change, and Howard Bacal responding from the perspective Specificity Theory in Self Psychology. Frank Lachmann will serve as discussant, and Sheldon Meyers will chair the panel. In Panel II, Margaret Black will respond to the case presented by Judith Pickles in Panel I from the Relational Perspective of Stephen Mitchell, and Marian Tolpin will discuss the case from the Self Psychology Forward Edge Perspective. Gianni Nebbiosi will serve as discussant, and Hans-Peter Hartmann will chair the panel. Panel III will include Harold Sampson discussing the case from the Control Mastery Perspective, and Jeffrey Trop discussing the case from a Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Theory Perspective. William Coburn will serve as discussant, with the panel chaired by Bernard Brickman. Finally, Estelle Shane will present a summary of the psychoanalytic perspectives offered, looking at similarities and differences among them.
The Kohut Memorial Lecture, entitled Fifty Years of Psychoanalysis, will be given by Arthur Malin, MD. Prior to the lecture, a special Memory of Stephen Mitchell will be offered by Philip Ringstrom. A wide range of outstanding papers, discussions, workshops, and Meet the Author presentations are offered in three different sections. As always, the Optional Pre-Conference Workshops include many outstanding features, including Studies in Intersubjectivity; Art and Psychoanalysis; Infant and Mother Treatment; Self Psychology and the Work of Stephen Mitchell; Learning Disabilities; and a Panel on Homosexuality. There will be Pre-Conference Courses as well, including Advanced Studies on Transforming Aggression; Introduction to Self Psychology; Group Therapy; and Couples Therapy.
Many colleagues are quite excited by this conference, so that registration at the earliest possible opportunity is advised to secure your place. You will not want to miss this outstanding intellectual feast.
We look forward to seeing you all in San Francisco in November.
Howard A. Bacal, MD, FRCP(C), Arthur Malin, MD, Estelle Shane, Ph.D.
Co-Chairs, 24th Annual International Conference
OPTIONAL PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Thursday, November 8, 2001
1:00 - 4:15 PM
OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS
Workshops A, B, C, D, E and F are offered simultaneously and may be taken before the Pre-Conference Courses. There will be a 15 minute break at 2:45 P.M.
Optional Workshop ASTUDIES IN INTERSUBJECTIVITY:
Affects, Selfobjects and the Intersubjective Sensibility
Intersubjectivity has won a secure place among psychoanalytic theories. But is it truly understood? We invite seasoned practitioners and newer therapists alike to read Affects and Selfobjectsprior to the conference and to study with us, to better understand how the inner patterning of affective experience is shaped and reshaped in specific intersubjective contexts. Case material will be presented and discussed by participants and workshop leaders. 1987 Chapter (Psychoanalytic Treatment: An InterjubjectiveApproach, Stolorow, Brandchaft & Atwood), an updated version of the original article co-authored by Daphne Socardies Stolorow and Robert D. Stolorow (Annual of Psychoanalysis, 1984/85).
Presenter:Peter J. Radestock, LLB, PhD, PsyD
Co-Leaders:Shelley R. Doctors, PhD, Gianni Nebbiosi, PhD
William J. Coburn, PhD, PsyD, Jeffrey J. Mermelstein, PhD
Optional Workshop BART, CREATIVITY AND SELF PSYCHOLOGY
This workshop will focus on the self psychological understanding of aesthetics, art and creativity. The afternoon will start with an overview of basic issues accompanied by group discussion. Brief papers on Aesthetic Experience and The Creative Self will be presented. This will be followed by a field trip to the Museum of Modern Art to view a current exhibition. The goal will be for participants to enhance their enjoyment and understanding of art using a self psychological perspective, and to have an opportunity to use this knowledge during a visit to one of the most important and unique art museums in the San Francisco area.
Co-Leaders:George A. Hagman, CSW, Carl T. Rotenberg, MD
Optional Workshop CTHE WORK OF STEPHEN A. MITCHELL IN SELF PSYCHOLOGY:
An Exploration in Comparative Psychoanalytic Models
Stephen A. Mitchell was one of the most creative and prolific writers in contemporary psychoanalysis. While often critical of classical self psychology, his relationship to those ideas and to contemporary self psychology was complex. In memory of Steve and his love of ideas, this workshop will focus on illuminating the differences and similarities between his perspective and that of classical and contemporary self psychology. We will examine some of Steves published clinical material as well as several of his illuminating commentaries on cases presented by therapists with a self psychological orientation.
Co-Leaders:James L. Fosshage, PhD, Malcolm Owen Slavin, PhD
Thursday, November 8, 2001
1:00 - 4:15 PM
Optional Workshop DINFANT AND MOTHER TREATMENT MODELS
Specific patterns of interactive regulation documented by microanalytic methods of infant research can be applied to clinical interventions with mothers and infants. A brief treatment model is described that includes face-to-face split-screen videotaping and therapeutic observation of the videotape with the parent. By applying the specificity of interactive regulation identified by microanalysis of videotape into the psychodynamic treatment of motherinfant pairs, basic research can be translated into clinical practice. Three treatment cases are presented to illustrate the approach. Videotapes will be used to illustrate various interaction patterns.
Leader:Beatrice Beebe, PhD
Optional Workshop ETHE SELF AND ORIENTATION: The Next Steps
The idea of a workshop on homosexuality and current thinking came from the conversations of Gay and Lesbian clinicians at the Chicago Conference. As you may recall, a similar series of papers was given the last time the conference was in San Francisco. Anticipating the return of the conference to that city, we felt it was time for us to step back and reflect on the current directions and trends of depth psychological work with Gay and Lesbian people. The papers to be presented will address current topics and either formulations or re-formulations of previous thinking. The proposed papers cover internalized homophobia, sexualization, adult development and clinical encounters when orientations are the same or differ.
Co-Leaders:R. Dennis Shelby, PhD, Sharone A. Abramowitz, MD
Karena Franses, LCSW, Amanda E. Kottler, MA, Clin Psych
Optional Workshop FTHE IMPACT OF LEARNING DISABILITIES ON CHILDRENS
AND ADOLESCENTS SENSE OF SELF
The relationship between learning disorders and psychological disturbances is complex. In this pre-conference workshop a conceptual framework will be presented that explores the effects of neuropsychological deficits or weaknesses on a childs development, the factors that give rise to a disorder of the self when a child has such deficits or weaknesses, and the modifications of the treatment process when a child has a learning disorder. Case material will be given to illustrate some of these issues.
Chair:Amy H. Eldridge, PhD
Presenters:Joseph Palombo, MA, LCSW, Eva Rass, MA
PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Thursday evening, November 8, 2001, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday morning, November 9, 2001, 9:00 - 11:45 AM
1.INTRODUCTION TO SELF PSYCHOLOGY
This course will provide an in-depth overview of basic concepts. We will describe as well how relational, intersubjective and motivational systems theory extend, elaborate and alter self psychology. Part I, on Thursday evening, will provide a theoretical overview. Part II, on Friday morning, will focus on its application to the clinical process, through the examination of therapist-patient interactions and intersubjective experience. The course is suitable for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists interested in a review of concepts, controversies and new developments in self psychology.
Thursday Evening7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday Morning *9:00 - 11:45 AM
Co-leaders:Gary M. Rodin, MD, Samuel O. Izenberg, MD, Jane C. Jordan, LCSW
2.ADVANCED COURSE IN SELF PSYCHOLOGY
Intended for registrants already familiar with the practice of self psychology, this course consists of a presentation on Thursday evening and clinically focused discussion groups on Friday morning.
a.Thursday Evening Section:7:00 - 9:00 PM
Title:SELF PSYCHOLOGY AND THE VARIETIES OF AGGRESSION
Presenter:Frank M. Lachmann, PhD
Discussants:David M. Terman, MD, Anna Ornstein, MD
b..Morning Section: Participants will attend one of several Master Classes in the form of clinical case presentations with the discussions led by a senior self psychologists. Please indicate your choices in order of preference from 1 - 10 from the list on the conference registration form. Master Class groups will be assigned on a first-come (paid), first-served basis. Those interested in attending a Master Class of their choice should apply early. We regret that exceptions cannot be made to allow additional registrants once a Master Class has reached maximum capacity.
Friday Morning*9:00 - 11:45 AM
* Coffee and breakfast rolls will be provided on Friday morning from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. There will be a 15 minute break at 10:15 AM
Thursday evening, November 8, 2001, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday morning, November 9, 2001, 9:00 - 11:45 AM
3.COUPLES THERAPY COURSE
This course will demonstrate approaches to therapy with couples that are formed by self psychology, intersubjectivity, and intersubjective systems theory. The course will provide a basic overview of the fluctuating selfobject needs of adult partners and present a dynamic systems view of relationships that enables clinicians to understand the figure/ground relationship between present day problems and genetic material. Specific topics discussed will include creating a more optimal selfobject milieu, the empathic listening stance, dealing with trauma and applying infant research to couples. The course will make extensive use of videotaped case material and will include small group discussions of participants cases.
Thursday Evening7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday Morning *9:00 - 11:45 AM
Co-Leaders:Carla M. Leone, PhD, David Shaddock, MA, MFT
4.GROUP THERAPY COURSE
This course will teach participants about the application of self psychological principles to group psychotherapy. It is designed to teach and apply Kohutian, intersubjectivity, and motivational systems theory. Further advances also to be taught include the application of infant research to group therapy models, the multiple selfobject model, and groupobject theory. In addition to the theoretical presentations, there will be a demonstration group designed to highlight a co-therapy model of treatment and the range of intervention strategies from a self psychology perspective.
Thursday Evening7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday Morning *9:00 - 11:45 AM
Co-leadersRosemary A. Segalla, PhD, Damon L. Silvers, PhD, Bruce S. Wine, PhD
* Coffee and breakfast rolls will be provided on Friday morning from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM. There will be a 15 minute break at 10:15 AM.
MAIN CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Friday Afternoon - November 9, 2001
Please note:For further information about the Panels or Original Papers/Workshops, please visit our web site at http:.
1:00 - 1:15 PMWELCOME
Howard A. Bacal, MD, FRCP(C), Arthur Malin, MD, Estelle Shane, PhD
Co-Chairs, 24th Annual International Conference
Note: Judith Pickles, case presenter, will present on panels I, II and III.
1:15 - 2:20PANEL I
Title:ENHANCING THE THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE
From the Self Psychology Boston Research Group on Change
Perspective and Specificity Theory Perspective
Chair:Sheldon J. Meyers, MD
Presenters:Judith C. Pickles, BM, MSW, PhD,
Jeremy P. Nahum, MD
Howard A. Bacal, MD, FRCP(C)
Discussant:Frank M. Lachmann, PhD
2:20 - 2:30Break
2:30 - 3:45PANEL I(continued)
Title:ENHANCING THE THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE
From the Self Psychology Boston Research Group on Change
Perspective and Specificity Theory Perspective
3:45 - 4:15Coffee Break
4:15 - 5:15 Post Panel I Discussion Groups
Registrants will meet to discuss Panel I. Sessions will be assigned at random. Each group
will be led by experienced clinicians.
Saturday, November 10, 2001
7:30 - 8:30 AMCoffee and Breakfast Rolls
8:30 - 10:30PANEL II
Title:ENHANCING THE THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE
From the Stephen A. Mitchell Relational Theory Perspective
and from the Self Psychology Forward Edge Theory Perspective
Chair:Hans-Peter Hartmann, MD
Presenters:Margaret Black, CSW
Marian D. Tolpin, MD
Discussant:Gianni Nebbiosi, PhD
Saturday, November 10, 2001 (Cont.)
10:30 - 11:00Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00 PMPost Panel II Discussion Groups
Registrants will meet to discuss Panel II. Sessions will be assigned at random. Each group
will be led by experienced clinicians.
12:15 - 2:00 PMOptional Luncheon (See Conference Registration From for Fee Information)
12:45Memorial Tribute
In Memory of Stephen A. Mitchell: By Philip Ringstom, PhD
1:00 - 2:00Kohut Memorial Lecture
Title:Fifty Years of Psychoanalysis
Introduction:John A. Lindon, MD
Presenter:Arthur Malin, MD
2:15 - 3:45 Original Papers/Workshops
Session A
1. Title:There is No Outside: Empathy and Authenticity
in Psychoanalytic Process
Presenter:Donna M. Orange, PhD, PsyD
Discussant:Bernard Brickman, MD
2.Title:Consequences of Empathy: Re-Reading Kohuts (1959)
Examination of the Relationship Between Mode of
Observation and Theory
Presenter:Lester Lenoff, MSW
Discussant:Mark J. Gehrie, PhD
3.Title:Death in Venice: A Selfobject Perspective on
Thomas Manns Homolimerence
Presenter:Richard M. Childs, MD
Discussant:Judith Rustin, MSW
4. Title:Sources of Opposition to Relatedness in Psychoanalysis
Presenter:Henry J. Friedman, MD
Discussant:Stuart D. Perlman, PhD
5.Title:A Psychoanalyst Learns to Read His Own Mind:
Intuition, Subliminal Perception, Non-Conscious
Communication and ESP
Presenter:Jerome S. Biegler, MD
Discussant:Maxwell S. Sucharov, MD
6.Title:Facilitative Analytic Interaction in a Case of
Extreme Nihilism and Aversiveness
Presenters:James L. Fosshage, PhD
Carol A. Munschauer, PhD
Discussant:Ronald A. Bodansky, PhD
Saturday, November 10, 2001 (Cont.)
7.Title:Procedural Interpretation and Insight: The Art of Working
Between the Lines in the Non-Verbal Realm
Presenter:Bruce D. Herzog, MD, FRCP(C)
Discussant:Estelle Shane, PhD
8.Title:Action Symptoms: Selfobjects Hiding in the Open
Presenter:David W. Krueger, MD
Discussant:Alan R. Kindler, MBBS, FRCP(C)
9.Title:Introducing Novelty into the System: Parameters of Change
and the Application of Specificity Theory in the
Treatment of Eating Disorders
Presenter:Meryle H. Gellman, PhD, PsyD
Discussant:Arthur A. Gray, PhD
10.Title:Transference as Communication: Body as Language
Presenter:Joseph D. Lichtenberg, MD
Discussant:William J. Coburn, PhD, PsyD
11.Workshop:What Does Dostoevsky Teach Us About Self Psychology
in His House of the Dead (Part 1 of 2)
Presenter:Paul H. Ornstein, MD
Discussant:Axel Joneck, MA
12.MEET THE AUTHOR
Title:Heinz Kohut: The Making of a Psychoanalyst
Author:Charles B. Strozier, PhD
Discussant:Tessa Philips, BSc, MA
3:45 - 4:15Coffee Break
4:15 - 5:45 Original Papers/Workshops
Session B
1.Title:On Therapeutic Action of Analytic Love
Presenter:Daniel Shaw, MSW
Discussant:Jane C. Jordan, LCSW
2.Title:Trauma in a Pre-Symbolic World
Presenters:Julia M. Schwartz, MD
Robert D. Stolorow, PhD
Discussant:Amy H. Eldridge, PhD
3.Title:The Discovery of Empathy: Edith Stein,
a Jewish Nun in Auschwitz
Presenter:William Ulwelling, MD
Discussant:Sandra G. Hershberg, MD
4.Title:Expanding the Field: Intersubjectivity Theory
and Supervision
Presenters:Peter Buirski, PhD
Pamela E. Haglund, PsyD
Discussant:Sandra M. Keirsky, PhD
Saturday, November 11, 2000 (cont.)
5.Title:Ghosts of the Silver Screen and Other Self Psychological
Reflections on the Acceptance of Death
Presenter:Doris Brothers, PhD
Discussant:Sheldon J. Meyers, MD
6.Title:An Attachment-Detachment Dilemma: A Case Study
Presenter:Dorienne Sorter, PhD
Discussant:Joseph M. Jones, MD
7.Title:Empathy and Reflective Awareness in the Therapeutic Process
Presenters:Anna Ornstein, MD
Paul H. Ornstein, MD
Discussant:Martha M. Slagerman, PhD, PsyD
8.Title:To Be or Not To Be? The Question of Authenticity,
Therapist Subjectivity and the Role of Interpretive
Moments in Treatment
Presenters:Stan T. Dudley, PhD
Todd F. Walker, PsyD
Discussant:Gianni Nebbiosi, PhD
9.Title:Phantasy Selfobjects, Transitional Phenomena and the
Creative Elaboration of Therapeutic Idealization
Presenter:Howard A. Bacal, MD, FRCP(C)
Discussant:Steven Stern, PsyD
10.Title:The Infinite, the Sacred and Contextualism:
A Spiritual Psychoanalytic Dialogue
Presenter:Maxwell S. Sucharov, MD
Discussant:Judith Blackstone, MA
11.Title:Person Schemas Theory and the Clinical Formulation of
Character Structure
Presenter:Mardi J. Horowitz, MD
Discussant:Christine C. Kieffer, PhD
12.MEET THE AUTHOR
Title:The Musical Edge of Therapeutic Dialogue
Presenter:Steven H. Knoblauch, PhD
Discussant:Malcolm O. Slavin, PhD
6:15 - 10:30 Conference Reception
A light Dinner Buffet followed by dancing to The Ben Stolorow Trio. (This is an optional ticketed event at an additional fee; see Conference Registration Form.)
Sunday, November 12, 2000
7:30 - 8:30 AMCoffee and Breakfast Rolls
8:30 - 10:00Original Papers/Workshops
Session C
1. Title:The Termination Phase in Psychoanalysis as Seen
Through the Lens of the Dream
Presenter:Gary Grenell, PhD
Discussant:James L. Fosshage, PhD
2.Title:The Extramarital Affair: The Language of