Dr. Judith Brisman will be speaking at the following online seminar hosted by the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology as part of the Professional Vulnerability: Dread, Hope and Resilience Seminar Series.
Using Interpersonal theory and a discussion of dissociation as a backdrop for exploration, this seminar will discuss how the treatment of eating disorders allows for an expanded version of what we may consider a more traditional analysis.
Work with eating disorders involves an ongoing intermix of behavioral intervention and psychodynamic exploration. When are direct interventions with food and weight needed? When is this kind of behavioral focus a repetition of problematic relational patterns– both for the patient and for the therapist? And how can this work be considered psychoanalysis?
Ongoing there is a need to question what part of the patient– and what part of the analyst – is present at any given time. The goal overall is to allow for an exchange of hungers. Here, an awareness of the therapist’s hunger for change and hope, and alternately the shutdown of any needs, may be as critical as knowing the experience of hunger the patient has brought into the room.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to integrate behavioral interventions within a psychoanalytic framework.
- With Interpersonal thinking as a backdrop, learn how the use of the therapist’s self-experience can facilitate therapeutic work.
- Learn how to question the difference between developmental capacity and relational dynamics in the therapeutic exchange.
Part of the Professional Vulnerability: Dread, Hope and Resilience Seminar Series.
Dr. Judith Brisman will be teaching a 1.5 hour on-demand workshop with co-presenter Judith Rabinor on Mothers, Daughters and Eating Disorders From Adolescence Through Mid-Life.
The 31st Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals: Perspectives on Feminism, Eating Disorders and Beyond beginning November 12, 2021. Since 1991, the Conference has provided eating disorders education and training for professionals in which to discover, debate and share the best of what we bring to our profession. This year, we recognize the importance of connecting as a community to build and reinforce our shared values, resiliency and hope for the future. Join us as we look back on the impact of this past year and explore treatment, cultural and familial influences, prevention, recovery, trauma and so much more. Featured Keynote- Gabourey Sidibe, Award-Winning Actress & Author. Gabourey made her film debut as the title character in Lee Daniels’ Academy Award-nominated film, Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. Gabby nimbly weaves her self-aware, witty takes on friendship, depression, celebrity, fashion, race, and weight into her presentation, delighting listeners while consistently challenging their pre-conceived notions of what it means to truly embrace yourself. She encourages everyone to be proud of what makes you different—and use that difference to make dreams come true. For questions, visit www.renfrewcenter.com or contact conference@renfrewcenter.com.
Join guest speaker Judith Brisman, PhD, for two presentations on the reasons behind our challenging relationships with food. Even if you know what to eat, maintaining healthy habits, and your happiness while doing so, can be challenging. Discuss why you stray from your food goals and how these failures can actually be opportunities. Get inspired to take charge in your relationship with food and learn how to live a more balanced, healthy life. Judith Brisman, PhD will speak on the following topics:
- June 10th, evening presentation:
What Goes Wrong When You Want to Eat Right?
Discuss the social factors (and more) that interfere with making choices you feel good about. Learn why you stray from your food plans/goals and how these “failures” can actually be opportunities.
- June 12th, evening presentation:
Are you Helping or Hurting? Raising Kids in a Covid World
Join guest speaker Judith Brisman, PhD, for presentations on the reasons behind our challenging relationships with food. Even if you know what to eat, maintaining healthy habits, and your happiness while doing so, can be challenging. Discuss why you stray from your food goals and how these failures can actually be opportunities. Get inspired to take charge in your relationship with food and learn how to live a more balanced, healthy life. Judith Brisman, PhD will speak on the following topics:
- What Goes Wrong When You Want to Eat Right?
Discuss the social factors (and more) that interfere with making choices you feel good about. Learn why you stray from your food plans/goals and how these “failures” can actually be opportunities.
- Surviving the Hard Times: Specific Strategies & Tools That Work For You
Even when you know what to do and why, eating healthfully – and joyfully – can still be hard. Trouble times are different for everyone. Working privately or in a group, explore details of where you get stuck and learn tools that address your individual concerns.
Dr. Judith Brisman will be teaching a Master Class with Judy Rabinor and Ann Kearney Cooke, on the topic of mother/daughter, family, and body-image issues.
This year, The Renfrew Center Foundation is celebrating its 30th annual Conference. Since 1991, the Conference has been dedicated to providing eating disorders education and training for professionals and creating a stimulating environment in which to discover, debate and share the best of what we bring to our profession.
To commemorate three decades of growth, outstanding scholarship and interpersonal connection, Conference 2020 has invited experts and luminaries in the field of eating disorders and women’s mental health to create an exceptional program. Through thoughtful reflection, research and clinical practice, we will explore treatment, cultural influences, trauma, genetics, and trends in neuroscience. In keeping with our Feminist-Relational roots, numerous events are planned to foster rejuvenation as well as networking with professionals from around the globe.
Dr. Brisman will be presenting with Dr. Judith Ruskay Rabinor on Saturday, November 9th, 10:30 am-12:30pm, a talk titled Relational Perspectives: Strategies, Interventions and the Healing Therapeutic Stance. Relational skills are needed for eating disorder recovery, yet the development of these skills within the therapeutic relationship is often overlooked. This workshop offers guidelines to create an emotionally- engaged therapeutic stance. Clinical and experiential material will focus on assessing relational patterns, deepening therapeutic exchanges and allowing for relational connection.
Discuss the social factors (and more) that interfere with making choices you feel good about. Learn why you stray from your food plans/goals and how these a“failures” can actually be opportunities.
Dr. Judith Brisman will be speaking with Dr. Judy Rabinor at this year’s iaedp™ symposium. Their talk is titled “When Actions Speak Louder than Words: Establishing Connection in Evidence-Based Treatment.”
iaedp™ Symposium 2019’s program is being created by a group of professionals who work in therapeutic settings with patients. It is their goal to provide an exciting, quality program that is applicable to working with patients. Click here for more details.
The 2018 WCSPP conference topic is “It’s Not About the Food” – Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating. Dr. Judith Brisman will be a keynote speaker with Theresa Kinsella, RD at this year’s annual conference. Dr. Brisman’s talk is titled “When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: A New Understanding of the Psychodynamic Treatment of Eating Disorders.”
About This Conference: Eating disorders are serious, often complex and potentially life-threatening disorders that affect people of every age, gender, race and socioeconomic group. They often begin with irregular or disordered eating patterns but are treatable when detected early. How, when and in what ways the family intervenes is often vital for successful outcomes. At this conference, we will explore the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorders, as well as how the “disowned self” needs to be understood in the treatment. The importance of comprehensive evaluation, medical stabilization, behavioral and familial interventions, and the role of the nutritionist will be elaborated as critical elements in the treatment. Moreover, clinical vignettes will help us understand how to best help children and teens who are struggling with disordered eating or specific eating disorders, as well as the parents of children with an acute or potential eating disorder. View full event brochure here.
