Center for Object Relations

Saturday Dialogue on 4/5/25

A Baffled Mind: Musings on Wendell Berry, Wilfred Bion and Working in the Caesura

Presenter: Eric Borgh

Discussant: Terry Hanson

Wendell Berry wrote, “The mind that is not baffled is not employed.” Psychotherapy is often, perhaps most often, a vexing task. In this Saturday Dialogue, I’ll offer some clinical reflections around silence, confusion and the diligent work of returning to emotional, affective communication. Wendell Berry, Wilfred Bion, and others have offered some guiding light and reassurance in this commitment.

Saturday Dialogue on 4/5/25 Saturday Dialogue on 4/5/25 A Baffled Mind: Musings on Wendell Berry, Wilfred Bion and Working in the Caesura Presenter: Eric Borgh Discussant: Terry Hanson Wendell Berry wrote, "The mind that is not baffled is not employed." Psychotherapy is often, perhaps most often, a vexing task. In this Saturda...

British Object Relations II: From Theory to Practice

In-Person Course Beginning in 2 Weeks!

In this course, we will be progressing the study of British Object Relations theory by applying it to clinical practice. The aim of this course is to cultivate a clinical mind and body through experiencing OR concepts as they present themselves in the consulting room, moving from intellectual to embodied understanding. Students will be encouraged to bring in clinical material from their practice for group exploration in order to flesh out various clinical concepts and techniques...

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British Object Relations II | 2024-25 British Object Relations II: From Theory to Practice In this course, we will be progressing the study of British Object Relations theory by applying it to clinical practice. The aim of this course is to cultivate a clinical mind and body through experiencing OR concepts as they present themselves in...

Foundations of British Object Relations

This upcoming course will span the academic year –18 sessions– and will explore the context and development of the basic but complex object relations concepts arising from Freud and expanded upon by Klein and later theorists and clinicians. We will also consider necessary conditions for growing a mind, and the clinical implications when that process is affected by neglect or trauma.

Starts on Thursday, September 19th

Foundations of British Object Relations | 2024-25 Foundations of British Object Relations This course will span the academic year --18 sessions-- and will explore the context and development of the basic but complex object relations concepts arising from Freud and expanded upon by Klein and later theorists and clinicians. We will also consider nece...