STUDY GROUPS
Eva Kaplan, MSW, Chair
Anyone who is a member of the Washington School of Psychiatry may organize a study group, and may determine its members, schedule and focus. These groups can be ongoing, meeting with a closed or open enrollment, or they can be short-term; for example, a group might meet for several sessions prior to the arrival of a distinguished speaker and focus on that person's contributions.
Members may earn continuing education credit for their participation if appropriate steps for planning and documentation are taken. There is no fee for participation in a study group, but group members must be members of the Washington School of Psychiatry. New study groups are formed throughout the year. For more information contact the School.
CURRENT STUDY GROUPS:
Study Group in Psychotherapy with Older Patients
This group is coordinated by the Center for the Study of Psychotherapies for the Aging and meets monthly in Washington. The group approach is trifocal: literary, gerontological, and most important, clinical. For information call Carol Hausman, 202-966-7851, or Mary Welker, 202-537-9351x323.
Two Study Groups on Women's Contributions to Psychoanalysis
Group members draw on their clinical experiences and personal biographies, as well as readings reviewing the psychoanalytic contributions of women (and men) pertaining to gender and society.
The Washington Group meets the second Friday of the month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Washington School of Psychiatry. For information call Tybe Diamond, 202-966-1381.
The Chevy Chase Group meets the fourth Friday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 5100 Wisconsin Ave., NW. For information call Eileen McClatchy, 301-654-0555, or Suzanne Fuchs, 202-833-3611.
The Novelist and the Psychotherapist
Group members learn from novelists their insight into character development, understanding of political/social issues of their part of the world, and what engenders change in behavior. For information call Joseph Slavin, 301-652-1110.
The Couch and the Tree: Dialogues in Psychoanalysis and Buddhism
Members study Buddhist psychology and meditation as applied to psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Meetings are the third Friday of the month from 12 noon to 1:30 at 5100 Wisconsin Ave., NW. For information call Anne Burrows, 202-244-8855.
Group Psychotherapy Alumni Association Study Group
Members consider both literature on group psychotherapy and clinical material. For information call Nancy Swain, 703-281-4928x425.
Child and Family Therapy Study Group
This group is interested in the application of theoretical approaches that integrate constitutional and relational perspectives in the treatment of infants, children and adults. Meetings are from 10:45 to 12:00 on the third Friday of the month. For information call Tybe Diamond, 202-966-1381 or Jonah Green, 301-466-9526.
Analyze This: Money in the Consulting Room
Members explore difficulties with money matters that arise during the course of treatment. Meetings are held bi-weekly in Bethesda. For information call Janet Dante, 301-428-0808 or Charles Rahn, 301-493-6841.
Median Dialogue Group
Using the work of Patrick de Mare, we examine our social and cultural assumptions as we experience our diversity and interconnectedness. Meetings are the third Friday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. For information call Diane Koslow, PhD, 301-770-2847, or Rachel Lenn, 301-765-7615.
Lacan Study Group
The group's focus is on tracing the development of Lacan's thought from its Freudian roots. Norma Schwartz is consultant to this group. Meetings are from 7:45 to 9:10 a.m. every other Friday in the WSP conference room. For more information contact Norma Schwartz, 301-762-3696.
Attachment Study Group
This study group reviews current literature on Attachment Theory specifically geared toward clinical implications. Meetings are the second Friday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information call Mauricio Cortina, 301-562-1950.
Central Pennsylvania Group for the Study of Psychoanalysis
The group focuses on the study of contemporary works in psychoanalysis in light of their relevance for clinical practice by reading selected texts or by discussing themes and problems. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month. Membership is open. For information call Garth Gillan, 814-422-0354.
Current Developments in Psychoanalytic Practice with Children and Adults
The group focus is on staying current with a broad range of literature relevant to psychoanalytic practice with children and adults. Plans include readings in neurobiological research as it pertains to psychotherapy. The meetings are held in Charlottesville, VA, on the third Sunday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00PM. For more information contact Cynthia Davis, LCSW 434/293-6453.
Hagerstown Study Group
This group focuses on readings and case material for the understanding and treatment implications of borderline phenomena arising in an outpatient mental health setting. The group meets at The Mental Health Center in Hagerstown, MD, Wednesdays at 8:45 AM. Membership is open. For information contact Robin Mustain 301-652-3744.