CPRinc 21st Annual Research Conference

Cultural Awareness in Psychodynamic Practice:

Implications for Clinical Technique and Research

Presenter: Joanne Corbin, PhD

Discussants: Maurine Kelly, PhD & Silvia Olarte, MD

The conference will examine the impact of large-scale, community trauma among individuals and communities within nonwestern societies. Cultural influences on psychoanalytic practice will be examined using research findings presented by social worker and researcher, Joanne Corbin, PhD, and discussed by Maurine Kelly, PhD, a psychologist-psychoanalyst, and Silvia Olarte, MD, a psychiatrist-psychoanalyst. Dr. Corbin will present case examples from her research that demonstrate the far-ranging impact of rebel forces upon individuals and communities in Uganda, arising from the abduction of child soldiers, and from their difficulties reintegrating into their home communities upon resettlement. The presenter and discussants will consider some of the implications from such research for the psychoanalytic clinician working within a western context, including ways to develop competency at working with individuals and families from a different cultural orientation. Given the affectively charged nature of this trauma material, the affective learning model will be incorporated as an intercultural tool to examine cultural differences such as gender role, professional perspectives, and family culture.

Target Audience: Psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, child and adolescent psychiatrists, other physicians, residents and fellows; psychologists, interns and students of psychology; social workers, students of social work; allied professionals and students.

Continuing Education

For Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, and the Consortium for Psychoanalytic Research, Inc. The American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For Psychologists: This program is available for 6 continuing education credits. Participants must attend 100% of the program. Upon completion of a conference evaluation form, a certificate will be issued. This serves as documentation of attendance for all participants. Psychologists will have their participation registered through Division 39. Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for the program and its content. WPSP and Division 39 are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities, and will conduct all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. There is no commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsors, presenting organization, presenter and discussants, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. The full brochure and additional details can be found at www.cprincdc.org

For Social Workers: 6 hours of Category 1 credit will be awarded by the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work.

* The full brochure may be viewed on the CPRinc website at cprincdc.org.

Registration Fee: $90 General; $45 full-time students, psychoanalytic candidates and active military (please provide official documentation of status with registration).

Refunds: Full refunds by December 20, 2013. No refunds after that date.

Cancellation: If weather or extenuating circumstances cause cancellation, registrants will be notified by email or phone and refunds will be issued.