Interactive Seminar with Inna Rozentsvit, M.D., PhD, MSciEd
Saturday, July 27th, 2024 (10am – 4pm EST/EDT)
Virtual Live Participation via Zoom
To Register for this seminar, please complete the Registration form
Continuing Education: 8.5 CEs
for APA, NYS Psychologists, NYS Social Workers,
5.5 CEs for Licensed Psychoanalysts
Parenting and parenthood constitute a transformative journey that profoundly shapes both parents and children. This seminar explores the dynamic interplay of Functional PsychoNeuroBiology in understanding and enhancing these crucial relationships, while also integrating key psychoanalytic concepts that have shaped our understanding of parent-child dynamics.
Parenting, once understood as mere child-caregiving, involves cultivating a nurturing environment where both parents and children can thrive holistically. Drawing on D.W. Winnicott’s concept of the “Good Enough Mother,” we explore how “Good Enough Parenting” provides a framework for balanced, realistic parenting practices. Sandor Ferenczi’s concept of the “Confusion of Tongues” between adults and children will be explored to understand miscommunications and potential sources of (sometimes not-so-obvious) trauma in parent-child relationships.
Emotionally, parents serve as primary role models, guiding children in emotional regulation and navigating social interactions. Intellectually, parents stimulate cognitive growth through tailored interactions, play, and educational activities that support developmental stages. Spiritually, parenting offers opportunities to impart values and purpose, shaping a child’s evolving identity and worldview. We’ll also explore Carl Jung’s understanding of transgenerational patterns in parent-child relationships, providing insights into how family dynamics can be shaped across generations.
Parenthood, defined as one’s experience of being a parent, a person responsible “to” and “for” their children, is distinct from parenting. For parents, examining their own ways of being, navigating difficulties and traumatic events, as well as practicing self-regulation (before co-regulation) is the first step to fostering joyful parent-child relationships.
We’ll explore how Sigmund Freud’s idea of “the shadow of the object fell upon the ego” illuminates the profound influence parents have on their children’s developing sense of self. We’ll also delve into Melanie Klein’s and Thomas Ogden’s psychic positions paradigms to understand how one’s development can be seen as successful navigation from the autistic-contiguous to the paranoid-schizoid and then to the depressive position, and how this leads to an emotionally mature self.
Childhood is a pivotal phase where foundational beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes take root. This seminar examines how parental practices influence a child’s concept of self, self-esteem, and resilience to overcome stress, ACEs, or traumatic events.
We’ll discuss Ronald Fairbairn’s phenomenon of “Attachment to Bad Objects” to understand why children might maintain unhealthy attachments and how to foster more positive relational patterns, especially by utilizing Functional PsychoNeuroBiology tools.
We’ll incorporate Michael Balint’s “Basic Fault” concept to understand how early relational deficits can impact an individual’s sense of security and well-being throughout life. We’ll also explore Christopher Bollas’s concept of the “unthought known” to understand how “to the child … traumas are not experienced as events in life, but as life-defining.” We will discuss how early, preverbal experiences shape a child’s psyche, future relationships, and understanding of the world.
The Functional Psychoneurobiology approach examines the interaction of psychological and neurobiological factors in shaping human behavior and development. Applied to parenting, this perspective considers both immediate interactions and long-term impacts on cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
Participants will gain insights into essential brain-mind processes and phenomena, including:
– Neuroplasticity and neurogenesis;
– Neurointegration and synaptic connections;
– Synaptic pruning and neural networking; connectomes and cognitomes;
– Mirror neuron networking;
– Electrochemical conduction of information;
– Brain laterality (right brain/left brain);
– “Don’t use it – lose it” and “what fires together – wires together” concepts.
The seminar will explore practical applications of Paul MacLean’s Triune Brain theory (including the Triune Brain Plus concept), attachment theory, stress responses, and epigenetics. This exploration will provide a deeper understanding of trauma, childhood trauma, object relationships, mental health disorders, and psychosomatic conditions affecting internal organs and systems.
We will address neurodiversity, examining how misunderstandings about its various expressions affect parents, children, families, and society, and how the Functional PsychoNeuroBiology approach can help. This seminar offers practical tools rooted in psychoneurobiology to enhance parent-child interactions, cultivate healthy attachments, and address challenges like behavioral issues or emotional distress.
Case examples and participant experiences will be discussed, offering personalized strategies for applying the Functional Psychoneurobiology approach in real-life scenarios.
Join us in exploring how this innovative approach can illuminate the “Whys” behind behaviors, predispositions to trauma, and various mental health and relational disorders. By integrating cutting-edge neurobiology with classic psychoanalytic concepts, this seminar will empower participants to become expert companions for parents and children, making impactful interventions grounded in science, compassion, and a deep understanding of the human psyche.
Morning Session:
10am — 12:30pm
Lunch:
12:30pm — 1:00pm
Afternoon Session:
1:00pm — 4:00pm
At the end of this educational activity, its participants will be able to:
Inna Rozentsvit, M.D., PhD, MBA, MSciEd is a neurologist and neurorehabilitation specialist, trained in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, with extensive experience in brain trauma, autoimmune neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. Dr. Rozentsvit is a founder of the Neurorecovery Solutions, Inc. (neurorecoverysolutions.com), a non-profit organization which helps neurologically impaired and their caregivers in their often heart-breaking journey to well-being. She is also an educator who works with children and adults with learning and emotional disabilities, while applying knowledge from the fields of neurology, basic sciences, mental health, and pedagogy to solving puzzles of miscommunications and every-day interactions of these children and adults with their parents and significant others.
Dr. Rozentsvit is the scientific faculty member, programs director, and administrator of the Object Relations Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (ORI, www.orinyc.org) in NYC. Her courses on Neurobiology for Psychoanalysts and Psychotherapists and the Parent-Child Development Program at the ORI include important for all mental health professionals topics: Neurobiology of Self; Neurochemistry of Emotions; Attachment Theory/ Love before First Sight; Neurological Disorders (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis) through the Eyes of a Psychotherapist; Neurobiology of Psychosomatic Illness; Neuroscience of Anger and Violence; and others.
For more information, please visit https://innarozentsvit.com/
2024 Summer Training at ORI
June 27, 2024 – August 1, 2024
Live Online
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Object Relations Institute for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis (ORIPP). Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Psychologists (APA) Credit Designation
This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Object Relations Institute for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 23.0 hours (for both programs) 8.5 CE
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
MI: No CE requirements
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
MA / MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (outstate held), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
* OK accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities. For all ethics and/or online courses, an application is required.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY
New York Board for Social Workers (NY SW)
Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 23.0 hours (for both programs) 8.5 CE
New York Board for Psychology (NY PSY)
Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 23.0 hours (for both programs) 8.5 CE
National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychoanalysts. #P‑0019. 5.5 hours.
Early Bird registration (before June 17, 2024)
$60 regular/ $40 grad students & candidates/ $20 undergrad students, parents, and parent coaches.
If CEs are requested — please use the “regular” registration option. There is an additional fee of $25 (can be paid prior or on the day of the conference).
Regular registration (June 17, 2024 – before 6pm EDT/ NYC time on July 26, 2024)
$80 regular/ $50 grad students & candidates/ $25 undergrad students, parents, and parent coaches.
If CEs are requested — please use the “regular” registration option. There is an additional fee of $25 (can be paid prior or on the day of the conference).
Registration ‘at the door’ (after 6pm EDT/ NYC time on July 26, 2024)
$90 regular/ $65 grad students & candidates/ $30 undergrad students, parents, and parent coaches.
If CEs are requested — please use the “regular” registration option. There is an additional fee of $25 (can be paid prior or on the day of the conference).
Please Note: If CEs are requested — there is an additional fee of $25 (can be paid on the day of the conference or in advance).
If you are requesting the CEs, please register as a licensed practitioner and pay the “regular” fee for attending this educational event.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are available for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for retired or disabled practitioners, or need-based or/and those who live outside of the USA.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are available for neurodiverse individuals and their families.
To apply for your scholarship, please go to the registration form below.
