Annual Conference 2013

Hosted by the International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)

2013 Conference Co-chairs: Amy Eldridge, PhD, MSW and Scott Davis, MD

2013 Conference Committee:
Ronald Bodansky, PhD; William Coburn, PhD, PsyD; Elizabeth Feldman, PhD (Paper Review Chair); James Fisch, MD; Jill Gardner, PhD (Pre-Conference Chair); Dick Geist, EdD; Arthur Gray, PhD; Amy Joelson, LCSW; Christine Kieffer, PhD; Gabriela Mann, PhD; Tessa Philips, PhD; & Estelle Shane, PhD

Kohut established the primacy of connectedness in the analytic process with his delineation of the self object function and experience. He challenged therapists with the responsibility for cocreating developmentally enhancing connectedness with their patients. Subsequent to Kohut, therapists now have additional models within or relevant to self psychology to facilitate connectedness. These models include: infant research; attachment research; the implicit and explicit domains of organizing and communicating experience; dynamic systems theory; neurobiology; intersubjectivity; and motivational systems theory.

This conference will explore the following questions: How do these models provide new opportunities for the therapist to understand and facilitate connectedness? What, if any, are the potential problems of utilizing aspects of these models in enhancing connectedness? In addition, in this digital age of connectivity, therapists have the use of e-mail, text, and Skype to facilitate and enhance connectedness. What opportunities and pitfalls do these new forms of communication generate?

2013 CALL FOR PAPERS AND PRE CONFERENCE PROPOSALS

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The 36th Annual IAPSP International Conference: "Forms and Transformations of Connectedness" will be held in Chicago, Illinois, Thursday through Sunday, October 17-20, 2013. Plan to join us for an exciting conference featuring Panel Workshops and Master Classes, as well as Plenary Presentations, Faculty and Audience discussions, Meet the Author and Original Papers and Workshops.

The International Council of the International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP) invites all interested professionals to submit papers and pre-conference proposals to be considered for inclusion in the Original Paper and Pre-Conference Workshop sessions at this conference.

Papers must be relevant to Self Psychology and Psychoanalysis. These paper sessions are scheduled for 1.5 hours, which will include the actual presentation and a discussion by a faculty member and the audience. Paper submissions may be up to 15 pages, double-spaced, with the font to be no smaller than 12 point, with 1.25 inch margins on all four sides, and approximately 3,600 words. If your paper is accepted, we will ask that the final presentation be limited to 25-30 minutes.

Pre Conference Workshops must be relevant to Self Psychology and Psychoanalysis. These workshops are scheduled for 2.5 - 3 hours on Thursday, October 17th. Proposal submissions should include name of presenter (s) and a 1 to 3 page outline or summary of the proposed program.

*** Paper Submission Process ***

Please submit your paper as an email attachment ONLY by Monday, March 11, 2013 to:
Nilou Mostofi, Conference Manager
Phone: +1.858.270.3503
Email:

Please email Nilou Mostofi with any questions regarding the submission process. Due to time constraints, papers submitted after March 11th WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOUR PAPER SUBMISSION MUST BE ANONYMOUS. In addition to your paper, please submit the following materials:

1. Call for Papers Cover Sheet (download electronic versions using the links above)
2. One Paragraph Abstract AND Two-Three Learning Objectives for your presentation ("At the conclusion of my presentation, the participant will be able to: (verbs to use: list, describe, recite, write, compute, discuss, explain, predict, apply, demonstrate, prepare, use, analyze, design, select, utilize, compile, create, plan, revise, assess, compare, rate, critique)."
   Items should be on the same page and must be typed.
3. Curriculum Vitae AND a one-paragraph Biography of your current professional work.

*** Pre-Conference Submission Process ***

Please submit by Friday, February 1, 2013 to:
Nilou Mostofi, Conference Manager
Phone: +1.858.270.3503
Email:

The deadline for submitting your proposal is Friday, February 1, 2013. You may send your submission as an email attachment ONLY to:

Please email Nilou Mostofi with any questions regarding the submission process. Due to time constraints, papers submitted after February 1st WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
In addition to your paper, please submit the following materials:

1. Call for Pre-Conference Proposal Cover Sheet (download electronic versions using the links above)
2. One Paragraph Abstract AND Three Learning Objectives for your presentation ("At the conclusion of my presentation, the participant will be able to: (verbs to use: list, describe, recite, write, compute, discuss, explain, predict, apply, demonstrate, prepare, use, analyze, design, select, utilize, compile, create, plan, revise, assess, compare, rate, critique)."
   Items should be on the same page and must be typed.
3. Curriculum Vitae AND a one-paragraph Biography of your current professional work.

Due to accreditation application requirements, all of these materials must be submitted in order for your paper or proposal to be reviewed. We regret that submissions without all of the above items cannot be considered for review. All submitted papers will be reviewed by the Paper Committee. Authors will be notified of the Committee's decision by May 2013. Paper and Workshop Sessions are limited by space availability. Should your paper or proposal be accepted, you will need to register for the conference and be a member of IAPSP in order to present. Conference Registration is not complimentary for paper or pre-conference presenters.

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