Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society
a local chapter of the Division 39 of the American Psychological Association
presents a
Saturday Morning Seminar
with
William A. MacGillivray, PhD, ABPP
on
A Close Reading of
Hans Loewald's
“On the Waning of the Oedipus Complex'"
Saturday, December 10, 2022
8:30am - 12:10pm
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Morrison Education and Conference Center
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
Please click here for an electronic copy of the article
"On the Waning of the Oedipus Complex.'"
Participants are asked to bring a copy of the article
to the program to read/discuss.
Description of Program
This presentation (at the intermediate level of instruction) will review the contributions of Hans Loewald to psychoanalytic theory. In recent decades, Loewald has been “adopted” by diverse theories and approaches within psychoanalysis, especially relational and self-psychology. As Lawrence Freidman points out, however, Loewald worked within the ego psychology tradition and saw his work as only an extension of Heinz Hartmann’s and the early ego psychologists’ efforts to establish a secure foundation for psychoanalytic theory.
Loewald was originally trained in philosophy as a student of Martin Heidegger, and part of the originality of his work is based on this solid foundation. In addition, Loewald rarely wrote about his clinical work and certainly did not see his work as innovative in terms of the conduct of treatment.
In this presentation, Dr. MacGillivray will review the major contributions of Hans Loewald to psychoanalytic theory and his impact on current thinking. This will be followed with a close reading of one of his major papers, “On the Waning of the Oedipus Complex.” Participants are expected to bring a copy of Loewald’s paper to read along with the group. Participants may choose whether or not to read, but are encouraged to reflect on the clinical implications of Loewald’s ideas and raise these for discussion.
Presenter
William MacGillivray, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He has presented at Division 39 Spring Meetings among other venues. Currently, he is chair of the Division 39 Publication Committee and President of the Accreditation Council for Psychoanalytic Education (ACPEinc).
Schedule
8:30am Registration
8:55am Welcome and Introduction
9:00am Introduction to the work of Hans Loewald
9:30am "On the Waning of the Oedipus Complex," Part One
10:30am Break
10:40am "On the Waning of the Oedipus Complex," Part Two
12:10pm Complete Evaluations and Adjourn.
Learning Objectives
After attending this intermediate program in full, participants will be able to:
1. Define the differing meanings of “waning” in this paper and describe the differing implications of each understanding of the word.
2. Compare and contrast Loewald’s version of the Oedipus Complex, especially the role of parricide versus incestuous desires as key to the transformation post Oedipus.
3. Explain Loewald's famous comment that he could not have authored this paper until he became a grandfather.
Participants
This program is open to all APS members and other interested mental health professionals who may not be members. It is not limited to individuals practicing in a predominately psychoanalytic mode. The material will be appropriate for clinicians with intermediate levels of experience and knowledge.
Registration Fees and Policies
BY December 5, 2022:
Professional Members and Scholar Members: $45
Non-members: $60
Early-Career Professional Members: $35
Graduate Student Members: Free.
AFTER December 5, 2022:
Professional Members and Scholar Members: $60
Non-members: $75
Early-Career Professional Members: $50.
Graduate Student Members: Free
Registration will close on December 9, 2022.
Although walk-ins will be accepted, please register online at www.aps-tn.wildapricot.org in advance to assure adequate food and seating.
If you prefer to pay by check, please print the Program Registration form, and mail with your payment to:
Wesley Gosselin, LMSW
APS Treasurer
100 Forest Court
Knoxville, TN 37919.
Refunds honored with written/electronic notice at least 48 hours before date of conference. Contact Wesley Gosselin, LMSW.
Contact the APS President Renee Repka, PhD to negotiate fees, if needed.
Facility is accessible to persons who are physically challenged. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to Renee Repka, PhD.
APS Membership
Eligible professionals can join APS or renew their membership for the 2022-2023 program year for $80. Scholars can join/renew for $50 and Early-Career Professionals can join/renew for $45. Graduate students may join or renew for $25.
American Psychological Association Approval Statement
Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 39 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Continuing Education
This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 3 continuing education credits. With full attendance (sign-in at start of program) and completion of a program Evaluation and Learning Assessment, a certificate will be issued. Psychologists will have their participation registered through Division 39. Partial credit is not available for partial attendance.
APS and Division 39 are committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. APS and Division 39 are also committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Selected References/Recommended Reading
Loewald, H. W. & Will, H. (2017) Zur therapeutischen Wirkung der Psychoanalyse. Psyche - Zeitschrift für Psychoanalyse 71:506-509.
Loewald, H. W. (2015) Sobre la acción terapéutica del psicoanálisis. Revista de Psicoanálisis 75:51-868).
Loewald, H. W. (2014) Yo y realidad. Revista de Psicoanálisis 72:45-63.
Eagle, M. N. & Wolitzky, D. L. (2011) Systematic Empirical Research Versus Clinical Case Studies: A Valid Antagonism? Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association 59:791-817.
Eagle, M. N. (2013) The Implications of Conceptual Critiques and Empirical Research on Unconscious Processes for Psychoanalytic Theory. Psychoanalytic Review 100:881-917.
Other Useful References
Adler, E. (2010) The Effacing of the Oedipus Complex. Psychoanalytic Inquiry 30:541-547.
Aron, L. (2004) On: Hans Loewald: A radical conservative. International Journal of Psychoanalysis 85:530-532.
Balsam, R. H. (2010) Where Has Oedipus Gone? A Turn of The Century Contemplation. Psychoanalytic Inquiry 30:511-519.
Chodorow, N. J. (2003) The psychoanalytic vision of Hans Loewald. International Journal of Psychoanalysis 84:897-913.
Civitarese, G. (2022). What does it mean to “play” in analysis. European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling, 10: 1-24.
King, R. (2018). Openness in psychotherapy. Existential Analysis, 29: 77-93.
Lang, F. (2009) Hans Loewald and the Transformation of Passion. Psychoanalytic Study of the Child 64:3-13.
Lear, J. (2012) The thought of Hans W. Loewald. International Journal of Psychoanalysis 93:167-179.
Mawson, C. (2019). Psychoanalysis and Anxiety: From Knowing to Being. New York: Routledge.
Moscovitz, S. (2014) Hans Loewald's “On the Therapeutic Action of Psychoanalysis”: Initial Reception and Later Influence. Psychoanalytic Psychology 31:575-587
Ogden, T. (2006). Reading Loewald: Oedipus Reconceived. International Journal of Psychoanalysis. 87(3), 651-666.
Ogden, T.H. (2018). How I talk with my patients. Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 87: 399-414.
Wagner, A. (2014) A Commentary on Brian Kloppenberg's “What is a New Object? Thinking the Ontological Difference with Hans Loewald and Luce Irigaray” and Benjamin Fong's “Hans Loewald and the Death Drive”: Das Ding, That Gives Us Meaning. Psychoanalytic Psychology 31:547-559.
Contact
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address requests, questions, concerns and any complaints to the APS President Renee Repka, PhD.
There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between Division 39, APS, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding sources that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest. During the program, the validity/utility of the content and risks/limitations of the approaches discussed will be addressed.