OVERVIEW

Patriarchy and Its Discontents 2020 is organized by William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology and will be held from Nov 21 - 22, 2020.

CME Accreditation
This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7 CE Credits/ 7 Contact Hours

Description
Our conference aims at enriching the ongoing public conversation by bringing a psychoanalytic perspective. A diverse group of therapists, writers, and activists will share their insights and experiences about patriarchy—how it hinders abilities to know what we know, to feel what we feel, and to form mutually responsive relationships.

Objectives Topics
• Describe what patriarchy is and how it impacts people across the gender spectrum both socially and psychologically.
• Describe two ways that patriarchy has shifted and evolved overtime - contrasting historical and contemporary perspectives.
• Summarize how patriarchy has impacted them personally and professionally, especially in their role as clinicians.
• Explain how patriarchal dynamics play out in the clinical encounter.
• Summarize ways in which psychoanalysis has both reified and challenged the patriarchy.
• Describe how clinicians can help their patients gain greater awareness of patriarchal norms and challenge or resist them.
• Explain three ways to integrate an anti-patriarchal stance as part of their clinical practice.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.