Spring Conference

Spring Conference

Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society

presents

Michael J. Diamond, Ph.D., ABPP

Men, Masculinity and Fathering Across the Life Cycle:
A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Perspective

Saturday, April 26, 2003
Registration 8:30AM
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Rothchild's Conference Center
8807 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0103

A Local Chapter of the Division of Psychoanalysis of the
American Psychological Association

Welcoming
Mental Health Professionals from
All Disciplines

SCHEDULE

8:30 AM	Registration
9:00 AM	Lecture and Discussion Men, Masculinity and Fathering Across The Life Cycle: A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Perspective
10:30 AM	Break
10:45 AM	Lecture and Discussion, including Clinical Material Presenter: Joyce Cartor
12:00 PM	Lunch (Provided to attendees only)
1:00 PM	Lecture and Discussion
2:30 PM	Break
2:45 PM	Discussion including Clinical Material
4:15 PM	Complete Evaluations as Conference Ends

DESCRIPTION

This conference considers the links between the early development of male gender identity and the challenges confronting the adult male. Attention will also focus on how the therapist's understanding of the complex dynamics of masculine development enhances psychotherapy with many male patients. The format will include didactic presentation, group discussion, and clinical material to illustrate the operation of these processes.

The instructor will present his own emerging model of masculine gender identity development from childhood through adulthood. It will be demonstrated how a male's changing sense of his masculinity assumes an ongoing, plastic process of destabilization and reconstruction at various pivotal developmental stages, particularly during early childhood, adolescence, and middle adulthood. Particular emphasis will be place on the important role of the father and the maturational opportunities afforded by involved fathering.

OBJECTIVES

An expanded appreciation as to the search for masculine identity in today's cultural context.
How a developmental perspective impacts our understanding of masculinity.
A recognition of the expansiveness of male gender identity through maturation and a better understanding of the obstacles to such development.

PRESENTERS

Michael J. Diamond, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in the full-time practice of psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapy, and couples therapy in Los Angeles, CA. His Ph.D. is from Stanford University. He completed his analytic training at the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies. He is a Training and Supervising Analyst at the Los Angeles Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies. He is on the teaching and Supervising Faculty of the Wright Institute Los Angeles and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA.

Joyce Cartor, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Knoxville, TN. She will be presenting clinical material.

PARTICIPANTS

This conference is open to all APS members and non-members from mental health fields. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a primarily psychoanalytic mode. We welcome your interest and participation.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing education credits (6.0 credit hours) will be offered by the Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society. Upon completion of workshop evaluation form, a certificate will be provided. 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 offer continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for the program.