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2002-2003 Schedule
 

Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society
 

presents
 

Marilyn N. McCabe, Ph.D.,
Michele Rose, L.C.S.W., and
John S. Auerbach, Ph.D.
 

The Paradox of Loss: Toward a Relational Theory of Grief
 

Saturday, February 8, 2003
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
 

University Club
2704 Kingston Pike
(Corner of Neyland Dr.)
Knoxville, TN 37919
 

SCHEDULE
8:30 AM Registration, refreshments
8:45 AM Membership meeting
9:30 AM The Paradox of Loss: Toward a Relational Theory of Grief
Marilyn N. McCabe, Ph.D.
10:15 AM Break
10:30 AM Response, Michele Rose, L.C.S.W.
11:00 AM Response, John S. Auerbach, Ph.D.
11:30 AM Discussion
12:15 PM End
 

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
In exploring "impossible mourning," Derrida (1986) recognizes that the other "within" us is not the other who existed physically in life, nor, however, a narcissistic fantasy extension of "self."  Death brings the possibility of an intersubjective knowledge that is founded neither in the real or the imaginary, but somewhere in between.  Rather than proceeding in orderly stages or phases, grief may be quite messy.  I will explore the nature of the self-object relations of the griever when a significant intimate has died.  These relations include development of transferential and transformational reactions and an ongoing dynamic internalization of the lost other that can be better explained in terms of a dialogical or multiplicitous self/other than an autonomous identity.
 

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES

1) To provide a richer understanding of the complexity of long-term grief responses, including their differentiation from and imbrication with trauma;

2) To increase insight and awareness of the variability of grief responses as they are affected by the interaction of relational, memorial, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and idiosyncratic factors;

3) To augment and develop an understanding of grief that adds to psychotherapy attunement and effectiveness.
 

PRESENTERS
Marilyn McCabe has her Ph.D. from University of Southern California and psychoanalytic training from State University of New York, Stony Brook.  She has worked with Hans Strupp and has served as president of the Nashville Psychoanalytic Study Group and teaches in its Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy program.  Her interests are grief, trauma, and psychotherapy.  Her book, The Paradox of Loss: Toward a Relational Theory of Grief, is scheduled for publication soon.
 
Michele Rose is a practicing psychoanalyst in Louisville and Nashville, a supervising and training analyst and is on the faculty of The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
 
John Auerbach is coordinator of the Post-Traumatic Stress Program at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. He is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and a Research Affiliate in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. He is also in private practice in Johnson City, TN.
 

PARTICIPANTS
This symposium is open to all APS members.
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education credits (3.0 credit hours) will be offered by the Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society.  Upon completion of the symposium and an evaluation a certificate will be provided, which 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.
 

MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The morning begins with the required - by Division 39 - annual membership meeting of APS.  Board members will report on activities, budget, and other issues relevant to the mission and functioning of APS.  Member discussion is encouraged.