MPF Benefit

The 2011 Annual Michigan Psychoanalytic Foundation Benefit was held on Saturday, November 5th at the Inn at St. John's. See the full article for details of the evening. If you were unable to attend, please consider making a donation online.

About Psychoanalysis

The psychoanalytic framework stresses the importance of understanding:

that each individual is unique,
that there are factors outside of a person's awareness (unconscious thoughts, feelings and experiences) which influence his or her thoughts and actions,
that the past shapes the present
that human beings are always engaged in the process of development throughout their lives. [Read more about psychoanalysis]

Upcoming Events

Kerry Novick at the Detroit Opera House

Come enjoy a special evening of Gene Kelly film excerpts and discussion with his daughter, Kerry Kelly Novick, who was in the rehearsal hall, at home, and on the set while her father created iconic films that we all treasure. February 9, Detroit Opera House.

Event Details

Meet and Greet Open House - March 24, 2012

Join other professionals, students and MPI/MPS members to learn about clinical training, research and teaching opportunities at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute and Society. Meeting is from 11:30 - 1:30 and will be followed by the Society scientific program featuring this year's visiting professor, Rosemary Balsam, M.D.

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37th Annual Symposium - Clinical Approaches to Trauma: From Dissociation to Integration – Apr 14, 2012

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Practicum Applications Available

Applications are being accepted for fall 2012. Please fill out the application form and submit to Dr. Deborah Harms at the Institute office.

New! Reel Deal Blog and Forum

The Reel Deal invites you to expand and express your love of film online at our new blog and forum website. Check out the weekly film review in the “Must See Movie of the Week” or update your film vocabulary in “Film School 101.” Featured updates about the upcoming 2011-12 Reel Deal Film Series and News Flashes about the Detroit Film Theatre and other local venues will make it easier to keep up with film opportunities. The “View From the Couch” and “The Philosopher’s POV” will provide psychoanalytic and philosophical opportunities to re-experience and re-evaluate the meaning of the movies you see. However,the major focus of the site is an opportunity to Discuss! Discuss! Discuss! Discuss! Discuss! Discuss! Discuss! See you at the movies!!!!!!!