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08 Oct 2023 |
Becky Kennedy, Ph.D. TED Talk: The Single Most Important Parenting Strategy: “REPAIR”
This TED talk aired on NPR over the weekend. I was so impressed with her presentation, I’m sharing it with you as part of our Blog. Here’s the transcript. Alright, quick poll — raise your hand if you have a relationship in your life that’s meaningful to you. OK, I assumed, but always good to...
Continue Reading14 Sep 2023 |
Run! Walk! Volunteer! Donate! October 14-15
The Mel Bornstein Clinic for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Free Press Marathon Fundraiser is coming up soon! Saturday, October 14, 2023 1 mile — 5K — Kids Fun Run (4-12 years) Sunday October 15, 2023 Full Marathon — International Half Marathon (registration is closed) — US Only Half Marathon We ...
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31 Aug 2023 |
Marvin Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
August 22, 2023 It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved teacher, friend and colleague, Marvin Margolis, died peacefully at his home on August 22. He was 96 years old. For many years, up until his death, his wise leadership and guidance was the heart and soul of our Institute. This...
Continue Reading09 Aug 2023 |
SAVE THE DATE: October 7, 2023 For the Left Hand
SAVE THE DATE October 7, 2023 4 p.m. State Theater Ann Arbor, Michigan FOR THE LEFT HAND A DOCUMENTARY FILM ABOUT RESILIENCE AND THE POWER OF MUSIC IN THE SHADOW OF TRAUMA At age 5, Norman Malone discovered he was a natural at the piano. Tragically, when Norman turned 10, he was attacked, leaving him paralyzed...
Continue Reading06 Jan 2023 |
Fifth Annual Deanna Holtzman Interdisciplinary/ Applied Psychoanalysis Paper
$2500 prize Paper on any subject, not to exceed 10,000 words, not published elsewhere. Winning paper to be presented at a special colloquium at the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. Travel expenses included. Deadline February 1, 2023 For more information contact: Nancy Kulish, PhD. nkulish@aol.com
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19 Oct 2022 |
Maxine Grumet, Ph.D.
October 18, 2022 It is with great sadness that we inform you that our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Maxine Grumet, passed away on October 18, 2022 at the age of 79. She was a Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute (MPI) and Michigan Psychoanalytic Society member for many years, a long-time MPI instructor, member of several ...
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21 Jun 2022 |
Kathryn Frerichs, Ph.D.
July 3, 1945 – June 18, 2022 Our friend and colleague, Dr. Kathryn Frerichs, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, June 18, 2022. She was an Institute and Society member for many years until she and her husband retired and moved to northern Michigan. Kathy was an MPI instructor, Co-Chair of the Adult Psychoanalytic ...
Continue Reading03 May 2022 |
9 Reasons to Study Psychoanalysis
Dear Colleagues, There are as many reasons for pursuing analytic education as there are analytic learners. Perhaps you want to know more about psychoanalytic theory, the foundation of all talk therapies. Or perhaps you want to further develop your technical skills in order to work more effectively with a broader range of patients. ...
Continue Reading24 Apr 2022 |
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR TRAINING AND FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE !
Psychoanalytic Training Psychotherapy Training Financial Assistance for Psychoanalytic Education Because we believe deeply in the value of psychoanalytic education and the importance of supporting students and candidates, we’ve provided and researched a variety of financial assistance options that can supplement or ...
Continue Reading24 Mar 2022 |
Letter in Support of Ukraine
Dear MPS Members, I am sending this letter out as President of MPS with the endorsement of our MPS Executive Board. In this letter we heartily profess our support of the Ukrainian people who, though suffering terrible hardships and losses daily, courageously stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s criminal aggression ...
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