This seminar will explore the clinical legacy of Sándor Ferenczi through readings of his work and the work of others who followed in the spirit of his findings on trauma, dissociation, mutuality, the uses of countertransference, and the intersubjective approach and sensibility. We will consider and explore clinical moments from an interpersonal, relational, and  intersubjective perspective that have been profoundly influenced by his work. Readings will include work by Ferenczi, Balint, E. Severn, Harris, Mitchell, Bromberg, Ghent, Aron, Bass, Black, Davies, Benjamin and many others. We will consider Ferenczi and others' many contributions to the development of theory and technique, in the light of challenging clinical moments that seminar members and the seminar leader will present.

This seminar is an extension of a previous seminar, “Reading the Clinical Diary and Other Works,” at the Sándor Ferenczi Center. New members of the group are welcome, with the understanding that those who join should be familiar with The Clinical Diary of Sándor Ferenczi and his groundbreaking paper, “The Confusion of Tongues Between Adults and the Child – The Language of Tenderness and of Passion,” as points of departure for our clinical and theoretical discussions.

CE Credits (16.5 hours) available New York Psychologists, Social Workers, and MHCs; APA CE credits also available for Psychologists

(Participants must attend all 10 seminar meetings in their entirety to receive CE credits)

Meetings will take place from 2:00 to 3:40 PM Eastern Time on the following Fridays: 

October 18
November 8
December 13
January 10
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 11

Participants will receive Zoom details before the date of the first seminar meeting.

Note: Ticket sales will end before the first session starts on October 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET.

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Participants who wish to receive CE credits must attend each seminar session in its entirety. Attendance will be recorded to track each participant’s entry and exit time.

Participants with physical or sensory disabilities are encouraged to contact the CE committee members at least 2 weeks in advance of the event to plan for appropriate accommodations. Please contact us via phone or email:
Nichelle Horlacher, Department Secretary: 212-229-5727 x3223
Miriam Steele, Ph.D. steelem@newschool.edu
Howard Steele, Ph.D. steeleh@newschool.edu
Netta Keesom, MA, Student Coordinator for the Sándor Ferenczi Center: nssrferenczicenter@gmail.com

Participants may also contact CE committee members with any concerns. You may also share concerns when you receive your evaluation form after the event.

Tickets may be refunded up to 24 hours prior to the start of the event. Please email NSSRFerencziCenter@gmail.com to cancel your ticket and request a refund.

The New School for Social Research, Department of Psychology SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0199.

The New School for Social Research, Department of Psychology is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0120.

The New School of Social Research, Department of Psychology is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0146.

The New School for Social Research, Department of Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

The New School for Social Research Clinical Psychology Department maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The sponsors of this event report no conflicts of interest or commercial support.

Registered attendees will receive the Zoom link via email.