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Organized June 8, 1931 and accepted as a Constituent Society by the American Psychoanalytic Association in 1932, the Society's mission is to advance the field of psychoanalysis through the promotion of education and research by its members and the the community-at-large; to maintain and promote professional and ethical standards of the profession; to promote professional activities of its members by assisting career development and generating marketing opportunities; and to enhance the vitality of the Society by encouraging a diversity of opinion, assessing the interests of its members, facilitating member involvement in Society activities and fostering a collegial community.

The Society is committed to maintaining an educational environment free from sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. It also strives to initiate, welcome, and maintain ongoing conversations and discussions related to inclusivity among its members and the community-at-large.


Upcoming Program


co-sponsored by: The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute

Completed Treatment: Fifty years of Research on the Assessment of Change in Psychoanalysis

Presenter: Phil Lebovitz, MD

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 7:00 – 9:00 PM Central time

In person at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute,
8 S. Michigan Ave, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL

And By Zoom




Phil Lebovitz MD is a Training and Supervising Analyst who is interested in integration of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. He has worked clinically artists of different disciplines and patients who have impacted by loss. A long term follow up project on the assessment of change is a major area of his work. He founded the Institute ’s Frontline Responders program during COVID-19 in Illinois. Dr. Lebovitz served as Lieutenant Commander, US Navy, Great Lakes Naval Base, Illinois. He has been an Adjunct Instructor at Northwestern University Medical School, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He is Treasurer and Board of Trustees member of the American Board of Psychoanalysis.He graduated from Columbia College of Columbia University, Baylor College of Medicine, completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Minnesota and graduated as a psychoanalyst from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute.


Description:
 

Five decades ago, Robbins and Schlessinger began a collaboration to collect data from interviews of psychoanalytic patients who competed analysis for the purpose of studying the assessment of change. Phil Lebowitz, MD, has continued this research and will present findings focusing on categories and assessment of change, defined qualities of effective change including characterological transference and discuss therapeutic outcomes.

First Hour: presentation

Second Hour: discussion with audience


Learning Objectives

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the assessment of change categories as seen in psychoanalysis per research collected in the Robbins and Schlessinger study
  2. Define qualities of effective change including characterological transference and how they impact therapeutic outcomes in psychoanalysis


Admission is free. Continuing Education Credits are offered exclusively to Society members in all membership categories and those intending to join.

The presenter, Phil Lebovitz, and the organizer, Lisa Karaitis, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to report.

Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program.

ACCME Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA) and the Chicago Psychoanalytic Society. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement: The APsA CE Committee has reviewed the materials for accredited continuing education and has determined that this activity is not related to the product line of ineligible companies and therefore, the activity meets the exception outlined in Standard 3: ACCME's identification, mitigation and disclosure of relevant financial relationship. This activity does not have any known commercial support.

Accreditation Information for Professionals Other Than Physicians.  The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content, in relation to accreditation for CE credits for non-physicians.  CPI is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to sponsor continuing education credits for (license numbers in parentheses): Social Workers (159.000122), Professional Counselors (197.000202), Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists (168.00204), and Clinical Psychologists (268.000091). 

Eligible professionals will receive 2.0 continuing education credits for attending the entire program. To receive these credits an evaluation form must be completed online. Learners must claim the amount of time spent in the educational activity and that will be the amount of credit they will earn.



(Zoom link will be automatically emailed to you when you register)






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