The 16th International Neuropsychoanalysis Congress PLASTICITY AND REPETITION (AND OTHER TOPICS) University of Amsterdam, 9-12 July 2015 neuropsa.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96%3Aamsterdam-congress&Itemid=216 In psychoanalysis we create conditions for change. Successful treatment leads to many changes - in defenses, representations of self and other, and much more. Given the recent investigation of plasticity in neuroscience, what can we say today about the mechanisms of change in psychoanalysis? And how might this advance our clinical work? On the other hand, optimism about plasticity runs the risk of underplaying what analysts also know: personal mental characteristics are actually remarkably durable and tenacious. What can we say today about these counter-mechanisms to change: mental fixity and rigidity? Our 2015 congress theme Plasticity and Repetition [and other topics] will create space for consideration of this fundamental duality: the potential for change and the limits of change. We welcome proposals for presentations and symposia on this broad theme, from an experimental or clinical perspective. However, proposals on all other topics of relevance to neuropsychoanalysis are also welcome (see below). with Cristina Alberini and François Ansermet THE CALL FOR PAPERS: You are invited to submit abstracts for research presentations, posters, and symposia which have an explicit psychoanalytic or psychodynamic component, and meet one of the following criteria: a) an explicit neurobiological aspect, such as brain damage, brain measures, or pharmacological treatment; b)some direct link to a neuroscientific or neuropsychoanalytic body of thought; or c) psychoanalytic case presentations that can be discussed from a neuropsychoanalytic perspective by outside discussants. Studies related to the theme of the conference are particularly encouraged, but presentations on any topic are welcome. All Abstracts should contain the following information: Title Names of all authors, with institutional affiliations and credentials (e.g., M.A., Ph.D., M.D.) A brief bio of the presenting author Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions (400 words maximum, not including title and author information). For symposia (duration 2 hours): Symposia should have either 4 presenters, or 3 presenters and one discussant. Submissions should include abstracts for each presentation, structured as above. In addition, the submission should include a brief overall summary of the focus of the symposium (200 words maximum) and a brief bio of each speaker (3-4 lines of text). Abstracts are due by 1 February; please submit your abstracts by clicking here; you will receive a receipt and a reference number, and notification of acceptance status will be made by end of February. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt, please follow up by email to [email protected]. THE VENUE: The Congress will take place at the University of Amsterdams new and beautiful Psychology Department by the canals. Click here to find out more about this location, and see a fun short film about its recent transformation. The campus is close to the centre of town (the Central Station), in a leafy quarter of the city. Click here for the local map. Here are images of the stunning auditoriums we will use: THE EDUCATIONAL DAY: The Educational Day will be on the first day, Thursday 9 July. THE CONGRESS: The congress will start late afternoon on Thursday 9 July and end on Saturday 11 July, at the end of day. POST-CONGRESS MEETING: As in New York, there will be a post-congress meeting on the morning of Sunday 12 July. ORGANISERS: The Neuropsychoanalysis Centre is fortunate to be assisted by RINO, an Amsterdam-based national organisation devoted to continuing education and training in Mental Health in the Netherlands. ACCREDITATION: The Educational Day and Congress will be accredited by RINO (see above). AMSTERDAM: It is a beautiful, historical, unique capital city. Click here to find out more about it, and explore the citys excellent website. AIRPORT: The famous Schiphol Airport is close to town which you can reach by train, bus or taxi. There are also excellent train services from various European capitals. The local Organising Commitee, Amsterdam: Marieke van Dam, Davy Blekman, Marcel Schmeets working with the Intl NPSA Congress Committee: Ariane Bazan, Diana Caine, Anna Chapman, Katerina Fotopoulou, Lisa Ouss, Mark Solms, Oliver Turnbull and Maggie Zellner. https://facebook/events/850540048302615/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular ~Diana
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