Upcoming Events

Mar142025 Cal Colarusso, M.D. - Psychoanalytic Perspectives Near the End of Life (Hybrid)When:Friday, March 14, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8:30pmWhere:SDPCEvent Description: Dr. Colarusso will share insights on his paper, Psychoanalytic Perspectives on the Nearness of Death, which continues his lifelong interest in normal and pathological development. Using the psychoanalytic tools of observation, insight and introspection, he describes the very sparse, psychoanalytic literature on late-late adulthood, and describe his own experience...
Apr102025 New! Seminar: Psychoanalysis & Psychedelics SeminarWhen:Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 5:30pm to Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 7:15pm((4/10/25, 5/5/25, 6/12/25, 7/10/25, 8/14/25. & 9/11/25))Where:SDPCEvent Description: As the exploration of psychedelics as potential solutions forpsychological disorders gains momentum, it becomes crucial fortherapists to gain an in-depth understanding of these substances. Our patients will inevitably approach us to discuss theirexperiences with psychedelics, and some of us may find psychedelics useful to assist psychotherapy with certain people. Psychoanalysis...
Apr262025 Alan Karbelnig, Ph.D. - The Perils and Promises of a Unified Clinical ModelWhen:Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm(* Zoom link will be provided 24 hours before event time.)Where:SDPC & ZoomEvent Description: Dismayed by the fragmentation haunting the psychoanalytic project for more than a century, Dr. Karbelnig has proposed an overarching clinical model for psychoanalysis. The approach intends to unify practitioners using Freudian, Jungian, Kleinian, Self-Psychological, Relational, or any psychodynamic approach. The presentation expands upon his February 2022 paper, "Chasing...
May32025 Exclusive San Diego Film Premiere: Outsider.Freud (including Zoom discussion with Director, Yair Qedar)When:Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pmWhere:TBDDon't Miss This Exclusive Showing! The San Diego Psychoanalytic Center is proud to present the exclusive San Diego film premiere of Outsider.Freud!  Join us for this one-time-only screening on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 7 PM to 9 PM. Plus, stay after the film for a special remote discussion with Director, Yair Qedar! Don’t miss this rare opportunity, seating...