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“Oedipal Experiences in Same-Sex Families” with Yifat Eitan-Persico, PhD
September 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
In the video above, Dr. Eitan-Persico addresses an aspect of clinical work with same-sex couples and their children, and invites further exploration at her upcoming presentation.
In the video above, Dr. Eitan-Persico shares the inspiration for her work with same-sex families.
In the video above, meet Dr. Eitan-Persico and hear how her work has been received.
In the video above, Dr. Eitan-Persico introduces us to dilemmas that arise with Oedipal theorizing in the context of changing family structures.
In recent decades, a growing body of evidence has underscored the positive development of children raised by same-sex parents. These compelling findings not only challenge the traditional Oedipal theory but also lay bare its inherent heteronormative biases, compelling a thorough reevaluation of its foundational premises.
Join Dr. Yifat Eitan-Persico as she shares enlightening theoretical and clinical insights from her groundbreaking new book. Enriched with vivid illustrations from her interactions with children and their same-sex parents, this seminar promises to unveil some of the most intriguing questions: On what grounds do children in same-sex families make their Oedipal object choices when the convenience of heteronormative splits based on parental sex differences is unavailable? Can we eliminate issues of sex and gender from the Oedipal model? What role is given to the egg or sperm donor in the child’s psychic life? How does the fact that only one of the parents is biologically related to the child affect his or her Oedipal make-up? Together, we’ll embark on a journey to uncover these issues and consider their clinical implications.
If you are unable to attend in-person, a video recording of this program will be available to all registrants for 14 days following the event.
Yifat Eitan-Persico, PhD, is a practicing clinical psychologist and a candidate in the Israel Psychoanalytic Society. She earned her PhD in Gender Studies from Ben-Gurion University. She has translated and edited psychoanalytic writings including works by Winnicott, Britton, and Aron. She has presented and taught widely in Israel on Oedipal dynamics in same sex families as well as Kleinian, Bionian, and Winnicottian theory and technique. Her book, Oedipal Experiences in Same-Sex Families, was awarded the prestigious Bahat Prize for the best non-fiction book in Hebrew, 2021.
Registration
- Registration fee: $190
- SPSI Members: $175
- SPSI Faculty: $165
- Candidates/residents/graduate students: $150
Refund Policy: Refunds given until one week before the event.
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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this event participants will be able to:
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- Identify various Oedipal and non-Oedipal phenomena.
- Identify and address unique conflicts in same-sex family dynamics.
- Assess Oedipal considerations in work with families created through gamete donation.
- Apply an affirmative approach to patients’ unique kinship systems.
Continuing Education Credit
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 and the Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. The American Psychoanalytic Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychoanalytic Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
5 hours Category II CME. This presentation meets the requirements of WAC 246-924-240 (Definition of Category of Creditable CPE). This program has been approved for 5 CEUs by the NASW Washington State Chapter. Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors are eligible. Provider number is #1975-144.