in North Carolina
North Carolina Psychoanalytic Foundation
Eighth Annual Public Lecture and Workshop for Mental Health Professionals
The North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society
and
The North Carolina Psychoanalytic Foundation
present
It's My Life: Adapting in Changing Economic Times
with George Vaillant, MD and Dan Ariely, PhD
Saturday, May 30, 2009
9am-5pm
The Friday Center, UNC, Chapel Hill
Brochure coming soon
Morning Programs (9-12noon)
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
presented by George Vaillant, MD
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.
Morning Program Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this three hour program (3 CME/CE credit hours), participants should be able to:
Describe some principles of human irrationality, including the effects of defaults, the role of choice complexity, and sensitivity to irrelevant alternatives.
Apply positive emotions in dealing with financial hardship and other personal problems.
Understand that happiness has very little to do with money
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.
Do you want to advertise your practice to over 300 people at one time and receive a complimentary ticket to both the morning program and lunch? Consider sponsoring a table at our networking lunch. view details
Afternoon Workshop 2:00-5:00pm
Involuntary Coping Mechanisms
Are we compelled to repeat the past? This lecture will present examples of everyday crises and apply Freud's concept of unconscious defense mechanisms to them, thus gaining a better understanding of how to reckon with the unconscious forces which influence our lives.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this three hour program (3 CME/CE credit hours), participants should be able to:
Apply the concept of unconscious defenses to crises from everyday life: one psychosocial and one having to with money.
After proposing solutions to the crises, participants will also be able to identify the specific ego defense mechanisms involved in those solutions.
Participants will gain a common sense understanding of how the unconscious influences our lives.
Target Audience for Public Lecture
Open to the general public with particular relevance for mental health and other health and human services professionals, individuals, employers, finance and investment advisors, professionals, economists, health professionals and anyone who is affected by the current economic environment.
CME/CE credits (6 CME/CE credit hours will be offered)
Psychologists (CE credits) and Physicians (CME credits) attending 100% of the program will receive credit for 6 continuing education contact hours. Letters of attendance will be provided to other professionals.
This North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The American Psychoanalytic Association and the North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society.
The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 hours in category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR ALL LEARNERS: None of the planners and presenters of this CME program have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
The North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Ticket Information
Full Day Options:
Full Day Workshop and Lecture (no lunch): $150 ($160 at door)
Full Day Workshop and Lecture with Networking Lunch: $170 (not available at door)
Individual Session Options:
Public Lecture only (9am-12pm): $35 ($40 at door)
Networking Lunch (12:15-1:30pm): $15 (not available at door)
Workshop for Professionals only (2-5pm): $120 ($130 at door)
Donor Reception: $100 tax deductible contribution
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 Eighth Annual Public Lecture.
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.
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