The Sacramento Psychoanalytic Society
Is Proud to Present:
Wine, Cheese & Going to Hell
Presenter: Orion Rozsa, MA, LMFT
A Monthly Gathering to Relax, Socialize and Share Ideas
Friday September 22nd 6-8PM
422 Alhambra Blvd, Outside
Due to Space, Participation limited to 25 people
$20 suggested donation for professionals, $10 for Students
SPS is pleased to announce we are continuing our semi-monthly wine and cheese events with Orion Rozsa discussing What to do when it all goes to hell: thinking towards new horizons using applied psychoanalysis.
The series is designed, first and foremost, to provide our community with opportunities for members to network, unwind and be thoughtful together. With ample time for members to meet up, socialize, share, and support each other, it includes a talk by a community member where we can explore psychodynamically informed ideas with time for discussion. This is a great way for us to build our sense of community, share our collective wisdom and grow together.
Description: What to do when it all goes to hell: thinking towards new horizons using applied psychoanalysis.
Though we live in an era of incredible progress, abundance and scientific advancement, which was the promise of the Age of Reason, there seems to be a global trajectory towards a kind of breakdown into madness. An idea I am reiterating and building upon is whether idealism which is and was embedded in the construct of individual and group life evacuates realities and consequences which need to be reintegrated for new individual and societal solutions to emerge. Using some ideas and basic understanding from three psychoanalysts we will try to frame our thinking outside of tempting binary positions. (No prior understanding required)
The three ideas which will ground our discussion will be; Lacan’s idea about the sewer of culture and canalization of waste, Jung’s take on the banality of evil and Bion’s basic assumptions in group life. This interrogation of polarization as a current but also historic problem of society and groups may give us an opportunity to participate in dialectics which do not appear possible at this time. The risk of continued fracturing and splitting as a mode of defense against change and how it relates to the canalization of waste will be a theme taken up in the group. Utilizing some these this we will be analyzing modern polarizing material as an experimental opportunity to interpolate subjects which can escape discourse.
Orion Rozsa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and 5th year candidate at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC). He has been in private practice in Sacramento for the last 10 years. Prior to a career in psychology he completed his undergraduate studies in Political Science and worked in State, City and non-profit agencies which addressed issues of homelessness, foster care, housing rights, education and public policy. His current interests outside clinical work are how to integrate psychoanalytic ideas into larger social and political landscapes to effect change.
Schedule of Events
6:00 PM Welcome: Networking, Wine and Appetizers.
6:45 PM Orion Rozsa’s Presentation.
7:30 PM Open discussion and more networking.
8:00 PM Close.
If You Have an Idea You Would Like Us to Consider:
SPS is offering our members a $200 stipend to recognize our valuable community speakers. Feel free to branch out- our group wants to facilitate a space where we can experiment, socialize and explore ideas in a safe and supportive environment. You do not have to ‘be an expert’ – simply wanting to explore an idea is enough, and the board would be welcome to help flesh out an idea more fully if that would be helpful. Groups are also welcome to present.
Requirements:
1) The subject matter needs to be connected in some way to the art, science, theory, practice, or implications of psychoanalysis (see Wikipedia description here) - ideas can be linked to psychoanalysis in any way that feels reasonable.
2) The material and talk needs to be of a non-commercial nature.
Those interested should send an email to sacpsysoc@gmail.com briefly describing how their idea meets the criteria.
Examples of Ideas:
Exploring how they work (a sand tray therapist explains their work, a member describes a specific way of working with dreams or body work, a Jungian and an Object Relations Therapist talk about similarities in their perspectives.).
A specific population they have insight about (children, veterans, specific cultural groups)
A cultural phenomenon a member wants to think about psychodynamically.
Exploring an iconic scene from a movie.
Discussing how psychoanalysis has played a role in marketing.
How psychodynamic perspectives could help deal with racism.
Really, anything you feel is important enough to want to share with this group.
