The idea that there are ‘narcissistic’ individuals who can wreak havoc when in positions of leadership and power has been receiving considerable public attention. Stories from political arenas, corporate boardrooms and public organisations tell of the damage done by particularly destructive individuals who gain positions of power. Superficially at least, the fit between the clinical …
Tuesday 4 July, 6-8pm - The Tavistock Centre, Belsize Lane, NW3 A roundtable discussion organised by the Tavistock Clinic Policy Seminar, the Association for Psychosocial Studies, and the BSA’s Sociology Psychoanalysis and Psychosocial Study Group. The result of the recent general election took many of us by surprise. Labour’s unexpected surge in the polls …
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A short doctoral course offered by UCL Institute of Education in association with the Association for Psychosocial Studies and the University of Birmingham Dates: 5 - 7pm, Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November 2017 Venue: UCL Institute of Education, Room 537 20 Bedford Way …
Psychosocial Methodologies: Politics and Change UCL Institute of Education in association with the Association for Psychosocial Studies and the University of Birmingham Dates: over 3 days Monday June 18th10am - 5pm Tuesday June 19th 10am- 5pm Wednesday June 20thand 10 am – 1.15pm Tutors: Claudia Lapping, Ian McGimpsey, Maria Jose Lagos, Felipe Acuna …
A course for psychosocial researchers taking place at UCL Institute of Education and supported by the Association for Psychosocial Studies and the University of Birmingham Course tutors: Claudia Lapping, Ian McGimpsey, Felipe Acuna, Mohamed Elshirazy Dates: Mon 1st, Tues 2nd and Weds 3rd July, 10 am - 4pm Location: UCL Room: B06 Drayton House, 30 …
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The APS is very excited to be hosting a series of topical events and in an array of formats during the summer of 2020. Please click here for more details and free registration links: APS Summer 2020 Programme.
We are working with the collective Other Ways to Care for a screening of the short film ΚΛΕΙΣΑΜΕ and a discussion with director Sol Prada ΚΛΕΙΣΑΜΕ (approx. running time, 22 minuets) is part of the investigation of the director Sol Prado, activist in psycho-social disability and ex-irregular migrant, focused on the case of the island of …
An on-line workshop offered by Institute of Group Analysis (London) and the Association of Psychosocial Studies (APS) Free of charge. Saturday 17th April 29th 2021 10:00– 14:00 Presenter: Philip Stokoe, Psychoanalyst & Organisational Consultant. Chair: Dr Rachel Gibbons, Psychoanalyst, Group Analyst and Consultant Psychiatrist Philip Stokoe will present a discussion of the work …
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With Jacob Johanssen, Fiona Murray and Anthony Faramelli. Chaired by Nini Fang and hosted in partnership with University of Edinburgh
Abstract We live in a time that is characterised by increasing political polarisation, fake news, conspiracy theories and other forms of extremism. Social media such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram are often characterised by misogyny, sexism and racism and as lacking in empathy, compassion and love. This seminar will explore what role psychoanalysis in combination …
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