It's My Life: Adapting in Changing Economic Times
with George Vaillant, MD and Dan Ariely, PhD

Saturday, May 30, 2009

9am-12noon

The Friday Center, UNC, Chapel Hill

Predictably Irrational

Human behavior can be unpredictable even in the most predictable circumstances. This lecture will describe general principles of human irrationality, and will shed light on how these principles can make irrationality predictable and explainable.  We will work through some examples and applications of  these principles.

Bringing Positive Emotions to the Aid of the Mind and the Economy

This lecture will raise the consciousness of the role of positive emotions in combating depression during these adverse economic circumstances. Despite what many of us think, happiness has very little to do with money.

About Our Speakers

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this three hour program (3 CME/CE credit hours), participants should be able to:

Networking Lunch (optional and open to all, 12:15-1:30pm)
Join friends and colleagues for lunch at the Friday Center. This networking lunch is an opportunity to join with other participants in continued discussion of the morning lecture or to simply socialize.

Ticket Information

Public Lecture Ticket: $35 in advance ($40 at door)

Networking Lunch: $15 in advance ($40 at door)

Donor Reception: $100 tax deductible contribution

Ticket Registration

Registration Deadline: May 22, 2009
Register online at www.ncpsychoanalysis.org or complete the mail-in form. Tickets purchased in advance will be held at the registration desk. Call (919) 847-2323 for ticket availability after deadline.

Donor Reception
We invite you to join George Vaillant, MD for a private reception, 5:30-7pm, at a location TBA. Proceeds from your $100 donation support NCPF Programs.

Information

For more information, email info@ncpsychoanalysis.org or call (919) 847-2323. Tickets purchased in advance will be held at the registration desk. Follow link for information on the workshops for mental health professionals.

Directions to the Friday Center
The Friday Center, located at 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, is approximately three miles east of the UNC campus, on the south side of Highway 54. The Center is near Interstate 40 (from Raleigh, I-40 exit 273A; from Greensboro, I-40 exit 273). For map, visit www.fridaycenter.unc.edu.