Psychoanalysis between catastrophe and creation:
Emerging Perspectives
May 29 - June 1, 2024
São Paulo
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
R. Itambé, 135 - Higienópolis - SP, 01239-001
The conference
Ours is a time of trauma. After centuries of destruction through slavery, war and genocide, there is rising nationalism, fear, and hatred, mixed with violence, all around the world. Existential threats—climate change, ecological disasters, and the pandemic—intensify inequality, racism, fanaticism, terrorism, and worse. Sándor Ferenczi’s contributions are exceptionally helpful in our understanding of current global challenges.
Throughout his working life, Ferenczi consistently showed deep understanding of the complex and traumatizing dynamics of power and human vulnerability. The differences between healing words and traumatizing words are envisioned in Ferenczi’s concept of the confusion of languages. His expressive and evocative constructs of care, the language of tenderness, recognizes the dignity and the humanity of the vulnerable other, and, thus, favors generating meaning for a more creative existence. His language of passion describes the toxicity of an authoritarian narrative and the traumatic denial through which words can wound and humiliate the vulnerable. A culture catastrophically harmed by toxic words must relearn or learn anew the language of tenderness, empathy, and recognition, in order to address integration, inclusion and sensitivity, the experience of moving forward, and a chance to heal.
We suggest that Ferenczi’s clinical work includes social and political dialogues about trauma and its treatment as part of the many ways of connecting with others. His notions of disavowal, fragmentation, identification with the aggressor, as well as his progressive clinical work in responding to traumatic experiences reflect contemporary egalitarian ideals and enhance our capacity to think and act with others.
The 14th International Sándor Ferenczi Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will bring together clinicians, scholars, researchers, students, and colleagues from other fields of knowledge for open, and collegial discussions. We ask how psychoanalysis may add to our capacity to think about the disruptive social, personal, political, environmental, and clinical situations that we are facing today.
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Pre-opening
May 29th
Wednesday
17:00 PM - Registration
18:30 PM - Official opening
8:00 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Panel Discussion
10:30 AM - Coffee break
11:00 AM - Plenary
12:45 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Poster and books presentations
3:00 PM - Panel Discussion
4:30 PM - Coffee break
5:00 PM - Plenary
May 30th
Thursday
May 31st Friday
8:00 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Panel Discussion
10:30 AM - Coffee break
11:00 AM - Plenary
12:45 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Poster and books presentations
3:00 PM - Panel Discussion
4:30 PM - Coffee break
5:00 PM - Plenary
8:00 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Panel Discussion
10:30 AM - Coffee break
11:00 AM - Plenary
12:45 PM - Lunch
2:00 PM - Poster and books presentations
3:00 PM - Panel Discussion
4:30 PM - Coffee break
5:00 PM - Plenary
6:30 PM - Official closing
8:30 PM - Closing dinner
June 1st
Saturday
Venue
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
R. Itambé, 135 - Higienópolis - SP, 01239-001
With over 70 years of history, Mackenzie Presbyterian University (UPM) is a renowned institution that ranks 71st among the best educational institutions in Latin America, according to the Times Higher Education 2021 survey. The Higienópolis Campus, situated in a traditional neighborhood in São Paulo, is easily accessible via the metro and major bus lines in the city. Additionally, participants of the international event will have a wide range of hotels and restaurants to enjoy in the area. UPM's facilities are designed to provide comfort and quality to its students and visitors. Notably, the renowned Ruy Barbosa auditorium stands out with its state-of-the-art infrastructure. This space is frequently used to host international events, as well as distinguished speakers and lecturers.
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faq
1- How many works can I submit?
You can submit as many papers as you like.
2- How many authors?
There is no predetermined number of authors, but at the time of the table we ask you to choose only one author to present your work.
3- When there are several authors, do they all need to be registered for the Congress?
No. At least one of the authors must be registered for the congress; the presenter of the paper must be registered.
4- What is the deadline for the completed paper?
If your paper is approved, the mediator in charge will contact you with more information and request the paper by May 1, 2024.
5- Can I submit a paper without having previously registered for the congress?
Yes, but in this case we recommend that you register on the waiting list, because if your paper is accepted, you will need to be registered to present it.
Do you have any questions? For questions related to the call for papers, please contact us at
e-mail gbpsferenczi@gmail.com
International Scientific Committee
Carlo Bonomi (ISFN President)
Elena Adam
Antal Bókay
Franco Piero Borgogno
Eugênio Canesin Dal Molin
Marco Conci
Oscar Alfredo Elvira
Giselle Galdi
Jô Gondar
Gianni Guasto
Adrienne Harris
Endre Koritar
Daniel Kupermann
Luís Martín Cabré
Judit Mészáros
Peter Rudnytsky
Judit Székács-Weisz
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