The Middle School in British Object Relations

In this course, we will begin by reviewing the history and origins of the Middle School in England in the 1940s. The Middle School, or Independents, utilized British Object Relations theory but developed that theory in different ways than the Kleinians and the Anna Freudians. The Independents had many opinions about theory and technique, but shared a basic attitude  of acceptance, tolerance, and openness. They respected ideas for their clinical usefulness and truth value—whatever their origin.

In the fall and winter we will read the three Independent British psychoanalysts who by their writing and teaching have had the greatest influence on contemporary psychoanalysis: Fairbairn, Balint, and especially Winnicott. In the spring we will focus on the work of the contemporary independent psychoanalysts Coltart, Bollas, Symington and Phillips. We will discuss both theoretical material and clinical applications, from a historical and a critical perspective.
Instructors:  Katherine Weissbourd and Anna Delacroix

Class size limited to 12 participants.

Dates and Times

Location

COR Meeting Room

2800 First Avenue, Suite 117

Seattle, 98115

Distance participation by video conferencing is available for this class (up to a maximum of 2 spots). Should you wish to participate from a distance by video conference, please contact COR at office@nwfdc.org to make sure one of these spots is open for you as you register for the class.

Fee and Scholarships

Register August 15th or before: $900 for COR members and $1,200 for non-members
Register after August 15th: $1,000 for COR members and $1,350 for non-members

Fees include 27 CEU Credits

Join COR now to qualify for the discounted COR member rate!

Scholarships are available for COR members, please inquire by contacting office@nwfdc.org

Instructors

Katherine Weissbourd, PhD., PsyA was awarded her PhD in clinical psychology from Northwestern University in 1978. She is the author of Growing Up in the James Family (1985) a study of Henry James, Sr. and his influence on his son William James. In 2009 she received her certificate in psychoanalysis from the Northwest Center for Psychoanalysis in Seattle, and she is a training and supervising analyst on the faculty of the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis in Los Angeles. Kathy teaches on trauma and has given talks at the Frye Art Institute and Seattle University on the unconscious, feminism, and art in the late 19th century. She also has presented on the connection between relational psychoanalysis and American Pragmatism. Kathy is a psychologist in private practice with adults in Seattle.

Anna M. Delacroix, MA LMHC, maintains a private practice in Seattle where she sees adults in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. She received her Masters degree in counseling from Bastyr University, completed the two-year certificate program in contemporary perspectives on psychoanalytic treatment at the Northwest Center for Psychoanalysis, and is currently a senior candidate at the Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.  A member the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study, Seattle Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, and the Center for Object Relations, she has taught object relations classes at SPSI and at NPSI.

Refund Policy

Missed classes, seminars, events are not eligible for partial refunds. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the first class are eligible for a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days in advance of the first session are nonrefundable and non-transferable unless COR is able to fill your spot with another registrant. Cancellations made on or after the start of the first session are 100% non-refundable and nontransferable. In the event of an emergency, each situation will be considered.

Installment Plans

For purchasing an installment plan, a “Free Trial” means there will be a delay of the charge until class begins. The sign up fee is an initial charge to secure your place within the class.