Denver Psychoanalytic SocietyThe Denver Psychoanalytic Society is a multipurpose organization whose goals include advancing professional education, and sponsoring and disseminating the results of research in psychoanalysis and related disciplines. A great deal of our time, energy and resources are focused on outreach to the community at large in the form of education, consultation and clinical services. Some of our activities have included:
Contemporary psychoanalysts and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapists study broad fields such as relational theory, attachment theory, systems theory, infant research, and child development – all having to do with how we become who we are and live our everyday lives. In addition, our members have a wide range of professional and personal interests, including research in a variety of psychological areas, as well as in pharmacology and neurobiology. Analytic therapists vary widely in their points of view and the style in which they work with their patients, making for lively discourse within the field, and for continuous improvement in therapeutic technique. | Current Executive Committee
President: Ben Green, M.D. Current Committee Chairs Awards: - to be appointed as needed Bylaws: Cynthia Rose, MD Colleague Assistance Committee: TBD Continuing Education: Susan Horigan, LCSW & Stephanie Peterson, RN, LPC Diversity in Psychoanalysis: Todd Kline, M.D. Ethics: Mark Wolny, LCSW Film: Tom Avery, LCSW Fundraising: Margy Stewart, PsyD Membership: Lynne Gillick, Ph.D. Newsletter: Laura Jensen, PhD Preschool Consult Committee: Shoshana Adler, PhD Program Committee: Stacie Aden, LCSW & Margy Stewart, PsyD Psychotherapy Referral Service: Linda Plaut, LCSW Salon Program: Nancy Bell, RN, LCSW |
Society Past Presidents
| Society History & Charter Members The Denver Psychoanalytic Society was organized on April 10, 1962. It was accepted as an Affiliate Society of the American Psychoanalytic Association on May 6, 1962. The charter members were as follows:
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Society Programs & Community Involvement
Scientific Programs
Scientific programs include lectures, films, and salons with psychoanalytic perspectives and presented by psychoanalytic speakers. All are free. Information for these events is listed on the Events page.
The Film series begins at 6:30 PM on selected Fridays at Montview Presbyterian Church in the McCullum Room. Attendees view a major motion picture and discuss it afterwards. No RSVP is required for this event....just show up!
The Lecture Series begins at 7:00 PM on selected Fridays at Montview Presbyterian Church in the McCullum Room. Attendees listen to psychoanalytic topics followed by questions and discussions. No RSVP is required for this event...just show up!
The Salon series begins at 7:15 PM and is held in the homes of various Society members. These informal gatherings cover psychoanalytically and psychodynamically oriented topics of general interest. RSVP is required. Once confirmed, you will be given the exact location of the Salon.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education courses, workshops, and conferences are offered to mental health professionals. Courses vary in topic, hours and fees. Further information, when available, will be posted on the events page.
Preschool Consultation
Services Provided:
- Education: Courses and Discussion Groups on emotional growth and development for preschool directors, teachers or parents.
- Topics have included: Toilet mastery; self-esteem; coping with aggression, separation and independence; and kindergarten readiness.
- Consultation: Meeting with preschool directors, teachers or parents to help children develop their full potential.
Some services are ProBono. Click here to view the brochure.
Newsletter
The Denver Psychoanalytic Society Newsletter is free and published twice a year. The most recent editions can be downloaded here.
Reduced Fee Psychotherapy Referral Service
The outreach referral service offers a referral service for people who are interested in receiving psychodynamic psychotherapy but are unable to pay full fee. Click here for more information.
Annual Fundraiser
Each year the Society partners with the Denver Center for Performing Arts where ticket holders watch a play and afterwards have a talk back with the actors. Specific information for this event is listed on the Events page.
Study Groups
Interested members form small groups with specific topics.