Public Programs &
Professional Development
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Welcome to a vibrant source of education and community for individuals interested in psychoanalysis as a therapeutic model and as a lens for viewing individuals, culture, and society, along with stimulating conversation.
WBCP’s public programs include an array of high-caliber scientific meetings, case conferences, continuing education opportunities, and a unique 3-year writing program, as well as programs that highlight the arts, including two annual film festivals.
Calendar
October
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Washington Case Conference – October 13, 2023 – Michael Krass, PhD, and Ellen Klosson, PhD
Date: Friday, October 13, 2023 NEW TIME: 12:00pm- 2:00pm ET Presenters: Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, Michael Krass, PhD, Ellen Klosson, PhD, Jennifer Natalya Fink, PhD, William Pinney, PhD, Greg Barber,…
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cultural Competence Conference
Gender Diversity and Reproductive Justice: Connecting the Dots Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00am – 12:00pm ET Presenters: Jack Drescher, MD and Catherine Mallouh, MD Opening and Closing remarks:…
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Psychoanalytic Takes on the Cinema (The Invitation)
Discussion of the film The Invitation 2015 (104 min) Director: Karyn Kusama *** Film must be viewed prior to event.*** Discussant: Alex Smith, Psy.D. Date: Friday, October 27, 2023 4:00pm – 5:30pm ET …
November
Friday, November 10, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Washington Case Conference – November 10, 2023 – Jennifer Natalya Fink, PhD
Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 NEW TIME: 12:00pm- 2:00pm ET Presenters: Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, Michael Krass, PhD, Ellen Klosson, PhD, Jennifer Natalya Fink, PhD, William Pinney, PhD, Greg Barber…
December
Friday, December 1, 2023 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Psychoanalytic Takes on the Cinema (The Matrix)
Discussion of the film The Matrix 1999 (136 min) Director: Lana Wachowski *** Film must be viewed prior to event.*** Discussant: Celeste Kelly, Psy.D. Date: Sunday, December 1, 2023 4:00pm – 5:30pm ET…
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Stacia I. Super Memorial Ethics Conference
“Conflicts and Ethics in Psychoanalytic Consultation and Supervision.” Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023 1:00pm – 4:00pm ET Keynote Speaker: Nancy McWilliam, PhD Presenters: Kit McLean, PsyD and Donald R…
January
Friday, January 12, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Washington Case Conference – January 12, 2024 – William Pinney, PhD
Date: Friday, January 12, 2024 NEW TIME: 12:00pm- 2:00pm ET Presenters: Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, Michael Krass, PhD, Ellen Klosson, PhD, Jennifer Natalya Fink, PhD, William Pinney, PhD, Greg Barber,…
Saturday, January 20, 2024 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Annual Colloquium (Save the Date)
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2023 9:00am – 12:00pm ET Presenters: Coming Soon Via Zoom Registration Link: Coming Soon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TBA For a complete list of dates, presenters, learning objec…
March
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Washington Case Conference – March 8, 2024 – Greg Barber, MD
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 NEW TIME: 12:00pm- 2:00pm ET Presenters: Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, Michael Krass, PhD, Ellen Klosson, PhD, Jennifer Natalya Fink, PhD, William Pinney, PhD, Greg Barber, MD…
Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 8:00 am – Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 5:00 pm
Community Psychoanalysis Conference
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges in Psychoanalysis: Community Psychoanalysis into the Future Date: Saturday, March 16, 2023 Sunday, March 17, 2023 Time: Presenters: Francisco J.González, MD…
April
Friday, April 12, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Washington Case Conference – April 12, 2024 – Nydia Lisman-Pieczanksi, MD and Maria Lima, PsyD
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024 NEW TIME: 12:00pm- 2:00pm ET Presenters: Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, Michael Krass, PhD, Ellen Klosson, PhD, Jennifer Natalya Fink, PhD, William Pinney, PhD, Greg Barber, M…