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"Back Off Bully" with Fonagy & Twemlow - October 24, 2009
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Newly Added to the Calendar & Updates
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NC Psychoanalytic Society presents: 
 
 
2009 
Sept. 12   10am-12noon
(Lucy Daniels Foundation)
William Meyer, MSW
Bruno Bettelheim and his Window to the Soul
 
Oct. 24    9am-5pm
(UNC Friday Center)
Peter Fonagy, PhD and Stuart Twemlow, MD
The NC Psychoanalytic Society is a proud sponsor of this NC Psychoanalytic Foundation Event.

Dec. 5    10am-12noon
(Lucy Daniel Foundation)
Steven Bennett, PhD
A Mentalized Faith
 
2010

May 22     10am-12noon
(Lucy Daniels Foundation)
Kerry Kelly and Jack Novick
Building Emotional Muscle in Children, Parents, Teachers, and Patients
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 24, 2009
9am-5pm
UNC Friday Center 
 
NCPF, in cooperation with NCPS, and co-sponsor NCSW-NC, will present its
conference 
 
BACK OFF BULLY: Why We Are All Bullies and Why We Don't Have To Be
 
featuring speakers
 
Peter Fonagy, MD and Stuart Twemlow, PhD
 
We are now accepting sponsors for this upcoming program beginning at the $150 level for table sponsors. The deadline for those sponsors wishing to have their names included in the printed brochure is August 7, 2009. Click here for a list of complete sponsorship opportunities.
 
We are also accepting individual contributions for those wishing to support the program. If you choose to donate before August 31, 2009 to the PS-NC fund, you will receive a FREE car magnet that can be displayed in order to show your support!

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More program information to be available at www.ncpsychoanalysis.org in the upcoming weeks.
 
Referral Numbers & Link 
 
Psychoanalytic Referral Line:
(919) 685-1956
 
HopeLine
(24/7 crisis line):
(919) 231-4525
toll free:
1-877-235-4525 
 
 
SAVE THE DATES:
Conferences

 

2009 MHA/NC Annual Conference: Charity, Advocacy, and Justice
When: Wed.-Thurs., Sept. 23-24,2009
Location: Holiday Inn Sunspree, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Information: For registration you can download a brochure or visit www.mha-nc.org or call (919) 981-0740.
 
Hispanic Achievement Conference: 7th Annual Statewide Conference
When: Thurs.-Fri., Oct 8-9, 2009
Location: Meredith College, Raleigh
Information: E-mail mailbox@thencshp.org or visit www.thencshp.org

Limited number of Audio CD's and Video DVD's available from the May 30th Program.

Q&A session
Unedited audio and video recordings of Dr. Vaillant and Dr. Ariely are now available. The morning session includes a CD of Dr. Ariely's presentation and a DVD of Dr. Vaillant's presentation for $25 + $8 S/H. Dr. Vaillant's afternoon session is also available for $25 + $8 S/H.  Both the morning and afternoon sessions is $40 + $8 S/H.
 
Please contact us at (919) 847-2323 or via email at
admin@ncpsychoanalysis.org to reserve a copy. 
Newly Added to the Calendar & Updates
 
Friday, August 14  12:00noon
NAMI Wake County Lunch Hour Rally
Location: Council Building, Dorothea Dix Campus  
Don't miss this opportunity to show your support for psychiatric beds at WakeMed. Bring a sign, bring a short speech, bring a sandwich, or just come! Your active involvement is needed to increase public awareness about this gap in services.
For more information: Contact Ann Akland at 919.266.0766.
 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work
Clinical Lecture Series, 2009-2010
When: Mondays (dates below), 12noon-2pm; arrive at 11:30am for catered "meet and greet" reception, and to sign in
2009-2010 Schedule:
1. Sep 14, 2009 - Responding to client therapy-interfering behaviors using behavioral principles and techniques - Jennifer Kirby, PhD
2. Oct 19, 2009 - The journey of grief: For the clinician and client - Steve Bradley-Bull, MA, MEd, LPC
3. Nov 16, 2009 - Treating clients and ourselves with positivity - Barbara Fredrickson, PhD
4. Jan 25, 2010 - Beyond the gender binary: Broadening our lens and strengthening our work - Kendra Smith, PhD
5. Feb 22, 2010 - ADHD: Differential diagnosis and treatment strategies across the life course - Jack Naftel, MD
6. March 22, 2010 - Cultural trauma: Developing an ear for the unspoken in the room - Michelle Johnson, MSW, LCSW
7. April 19, 2010 - Ethics of Becoming Competent in Psychopharmacology - Gary Gala, MD
Fees: $20 per workshop; $100 for entire series (seven lectures) save $40
CEUs: 2 contact hours available per workshop (total of 14 contact hours for series)
For more information visit:  http://ssw.unc.edu/cls (give it a moment to load)
Questions: Contact dbarrett@unc.edu
 
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As always, we encourage you to submit programs to be included on our calendar that are mental health related and/or have a psychodynamic focus. Our staff will then review the program and post appropriate additions to our calendar. We appreciate your assistance in helping create a more comprehensive listing for those interested in the mental health community. Please forward program information to
info@ncpsychoanalysis.org.  
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Please continue to forward any programs of interest to info@ncpsychoanalysis.org
Mental Health Professional Programming
August - September 15 
 
Saturday, September 12   9:30am-12noon
2009-2010 Scientific Program Series: Bruno Bettelheim and his Window to the Soul
Sponsored by: The North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society
Location: 9001 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 (The Lucy Daniels Foundation Building)
Presented by: William S. Meyer, MSW
Cost: $45 ($50 at the door)
For more information about this program and others: Visit http://www.ncpsasoc.org/scientificPrograms.shtml or contact Sarah Stiegler at 877-527-6778 or info@ncpsasoc.org.
 
Monday, September 14
   11:30am-2pm
Clinical Lecture Series: Responding to Client Therapy-Interfering Behaviors Using Behavioral Principals and Techniques
Location: 325 Pittsboro St CB #3550 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 (Tate-Turner-Kurault Auditorium)
Presented by: Jennifer Kirby, PhD
Fees: $20 per workshop; $100 for entire series (seven lectures)-save $40
CEUs: 2 contact hours available per workshop (total of 14 contact hours for series)
On-line registration and additional information: http://ssw.unc.edu/programs/clinical_lecture_series 
Contact dbarret@unc.edu with any questions.
 
Now Accepting Volunteers
Pro Bono Therapist Network
Michelle Johnson at the Mental Health Association in Orange County is requesting people to join the Pro Bono Counseling Network. Please contact Ms. Johnson for more background information on the Program and to obtain a registration form.
Contact: Michelle Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Program Manager Pro Bono Counseling Network
Mental Health Association in Orange County
P.O. Box 16246
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919.942.8083, ext. 5 (o)
704.625.0371 (f)
www.mhaorangeco.org
PECC Fall Courses - Registration Open
 
Space is still available in all fall courses.
Registration deadline for 16 week courses is August 21.
Click on course titles for details & registration information.

Thinking Psychoanalytically: The Basics
 
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy: Overlaps & Distinctions

The Therapist's Creative Use of the Self in Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis


 
For additional information about registration or courses please contact Sarah Tillis, LCSW, Administrator Psychoanalytic Education Center of the Carolinas at (919) 490-3212 or admin@ncanalysis.org.
General Public Programming
 
August 17 - September 23
HopeLine Volunteer Training
Monday and Wednesday nights at 6pm, Raleigh, NC
For more information or to apply to become a HopeLine volunteer, visit http://www.hopeline-nc.org/volunteer/ to download an application, email andig@hopelinenc.com or call the business office at 919-832-3326.
 
NAMI Family to Family
EDUCATION PROGRAM
for family members of close relatives with
Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression),
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder,Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or Borderline Personality Disorder
A series of 12 weekly classes taught by trained NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) members who have lived with this experience and offers education and support for family and friends of people with mental illness.  Registration required. Each class limited to 25 persons. Program sponsored by NAMI-NC.
Chapel Hill: 
Tuesday, September 1   6:30pm-9pm
Location: Dogwood Room at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Contact: Gove Elder (919-967-5403), gbelder@bellsouth.net
Hillsborough:
Sunday, September 13  2pm-4:30pm
Location: Ebenezer Baptist Church North Campus, Hillsborough
Contact: Gove Elder (919-967-5403), gbelder@bellsouth.net
Durham:
Thursday September 3   7-9:30pm 
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham
Contact: Violette Blumenthal (919-490-5236), f2fdurham@yahoo.com 
Durham VA:
Tuesday September 1  7-9:30 pm
Location: Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton St., Durham
Contact: Julie McCormick (919-286-0411, ext. 5111), f2fdurham@yahoo.com
This class is cosponsored by the Veterans Administration and includes a module on PTSD. You do not have to be related to a veteran to enroll.
Burlington:
Saturday August 29, 2009, 2:00-4:30 pm
Location: To Be Announced
Contact: Kathy Chrisco (336-214-3748), Jazzmine2c@aol.com  
 
Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12   
2009-2010 MindPlay Season Starts Soon!
The North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society kicks off its new 2009-2010 MindPlay season at PlayMakers Repertory Theater (Chapel Hill, NC) with Michael Hollinger's OPUS: "Sex, drugs and chamber music!" Heather Craige, MSW will lead the discussion following both the October 10th show at 8pm and the October 11th show at 2pm.
Opus - MindPlayAbout Opus: Talent and temperament collide in a behind-the-scenes look at the world's finest 'fictional' string quartet. The famous ensemble threatens to unravel when its most talented member goes missing and a young woman is hired to take his place. Includes collaboration with UNC's Department of Music. 
For tickets: Single tickets for the 09-10 season will go on sale August 24 at 10am at PlayMakers. For more information call the box office at 919-962-7529.

NCPF in the News!

In July, the News & Observer featured our Peaceful School-NC pilot program at the Central Park School for Children in Durham, NC. Over 50 teachers, staff, administrators, parents and 5th grade students attended the 2 day training at the school. This anti-bullying initiative helps to create a more peaceful learning environment linking psychoanalytic ideas. Visit www.peacefulschoolsnc.org to learn more about this program. You can show your support for this initiative by making a contribution to PS-NC or by becoming a sponsor of the October conference. To make a contribution, visit our secure online giving page and make a special note in the "comments" section at the bottom stating that this gift is for PS-NC.PS-NC magnet

Join TODAY at the Contributing Member level or above and you will receive a FREE car magnet supporting peaceful school environments in North Carolina. Back Off Bully and Peaceful Schools - NC will be discussed at our conference on October 24, 2009 with Drs. Peter Fonagy and Stuart Twemlow. 
 
Please take the time to Renew your NCPF membership and help us continue to valuable programs like the one highlighted above!
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Continue to encourage your friends and colleagues to join our e-mail list and to become active in the psychoanalytic community in North Carolina.
 
We are always open to new ideas. What would you like to see in our announcements? Send your ideas to admin@ncpsychoanalysis.org. We would like to thank those who have taken the time to contact us with suggestions helping us to improve our announcements. Much appreciation!
We hope you all enjoy the last weeks of summer and we look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming programs.
 
Sincerely,
 

Sarah Stiegler, MS.Ed.
Director of Administration
NC Psychoanalytic Foundation
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