Education
Scientific Programs & Workshops

Scientific Workshops bring leading contemporary thinkers in psychoanalysis to LAISPS for in-depth exploration of their work, ideas, and clinical implications. These programs offer opportunities to engage with evolving psychoanalytic theory and practice through presentations, clinical material, and discussion with colleagues. Designed to deepen and expand psychoanalytic thinking, Scientific Workshops are offered both in person and online. 

The Psychoanalytic Seminars Series offers small, focused programs that invite deeper engagement with important clinical and theoretical topics. Led by LAISPS candidates, members, and training and supervising analysts, these typically in-person gatherings bring together 10–30 participants for thoughtful presentation, discussion, and exchange. The intimate format encourages active participation and provides space to explore psychoanalytic ideas and their application to clinical work.

Psychoanalytic Conversations offers informal spaces for psychoanalytic exchange, collaboration, and community. Held on Zoom, in the classroom, or in colleagues’ homes, gatherings may include discussions of works in progress, book signings and author conversations, reading groups, and small consultation groups. At the heart of the series is the idea that we build our psychoanalytic minds together—through collegial conversation, shared inquiry, and thinking alongside one another. These gatherings foster connection, intellectual curiosity, and the continued development of psychoanalytic thought and practice.

May 16 & 30, 2026
10am - 12pm.
In-Person only

For Clinicians Only

Presenter: Dr. Valériev on Raffay, Ph.D.

Oct 8, 2026 - May 27, 2027
Zoom only

Class plus Consultation

A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Substance Abuse 
and Eating Disorders