The Psychoanalytic Society was established in 1992 to meet the needs of the Training Instiute's graduates and faculty. The actual practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy can be a lonely, isolating pursuit, especially after the stimulation and socializing aspect of analytic training. The Society affords practicing psychoanalytic therapists the opportunity to renew or deepen their affiliation with the Training Institute's professional community. Theoretical, clinical and practical issues are addressed in a variety of formats and settings.

Since its inception, the Society has provided programs on managing managed care, couples therapy, psychoanalytic approaches to eating disorders, treatment of alcoholism, and sociocultural factors in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The Society paid tribute and highlighted presentations honoring Car Newman, Ph.D., former Director of Psychoanalytic Studies at T.I. and Vincenzo Conigliaro, M.D., our Medical Director and Dean. Dr. Conigliaro's event, which was at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, focused on his presentation of an aspect of his book - Dreams As A Tool in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, featured two formal discussions and a reception.

An event planned for the spring of 1999 will feature Harold Blum, M.D., former editor of JAPA, as our guide and discussant to the Freud exhibit at the Jewish Museum. A social brunch will follow the tour and accompany the discussion. Other society events, activities and accomplishments have included social dinners at neighborhood restaurants, supervisory study groups, and the publication of a membership directory, which included the listing of specialties, faxes and e-mail addresses. Membership dues are $60.00 for a two-year period. Third and fourth year students are welcome to join.

Society Steering Committee

Joan Erdheim, Chairperson
Susan Glazer, Treasurer
Susan Zimmerman, Secretary
George Bruckner
Vincent Frein
Dale Mendell
Sandra Parness