Biennial Conference 2023

→ On-Site Registration as of Oct. 31
→ NEW: Day Rates Registration Form
Plenaries
Conference Program
Participant Biographies
Mail-In Registration Form
COVID Statement | Confidentiality

November 9-12, 2023
Chicago, Illinois
[17.00 CE]

Overview

At this conference, we will explore what we are experiencing inside and outside our consulting rooms. “Divisiveness” seems more prominent today than at other times in history. Is it no greater but rather less hidden today? How are we to hear the other and bridge the gaps that we encounter? From its focus on internal conflict to the ways in which we understand and face difference, psychoanalytic thinking has much to say about the topic of divisiveness. Join us as we discuss the theory and therapeutic stance of responding to divisions, as they relate to the issues that are presented to us in our practices, in our communities, and in the world.

Conference is sponsored by National Institute for Psychoanalytic Education and Research, Inc. (NIPER), 501(c)(3) educational arm of AAPCSW.

Program Schedule

The program begins at the hotel with an architectural walking tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm, followed by a reception at 7:00 pm, at a nearby venue. The educational program begins before 9:00 am on Friday, November 10, 2023 through the weekend and ends by 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

How to Register

→ Please complete the online registration and payment in one session.

Session Choices

After reviewing the conference program, please note your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices for each session. Session choices will be noted during the online registration and help AAPCSW track interest and session capacity.

Downloads
Plenaries
Conference Program
Participant Biographies
Mail-In Registration Form
** COVID Statement
*** Confidentiality

Registration Fees

Category	Early Bird Postmarked by 10/15/23	Standard by 10/30/23	On-Site as of 10/31/23
AAPCSW Members Non-Members Student - Masters* Student - PhD* Candidate Institute* New Professional * [0-3 Years Post Masters]	$ 400 $ 450 $ 130 $ 320 $ 320 $ 220	$ 450 $ 500 $ 150 $ 370 $ 370 $ 270	$ 500 $ 550 $ 170 $ 420 $ 420 $ 320

* With Verification from university or institute.

(1) Conference registration fee includes: Thursday walking tour, Friday post-movie reception, Saturday luncheon, CE certificates.
(2) NIPER is subsidizing costs above the charge for the Thursday opening reception and the Saturday reception at theWIT Hotel.
(3) Volunteering and scholarships are available for master's students and new professionals. To learn more, contact Penny Rosen at: rosenpmsw@aol.com
(4) Become a member, which includes the benefit of reduced conference fees: https://aapcsw.org/membership/

Day Rates

Contact Lawrence Schwartz, Administrative Conference Coordinator
aapcsw@gmail.com | 718-728-7416

To attend a specific day, please register online using the:
Day Rates Registration Form »

→ Friday day rate includes Post-Movie Reception at the Palmer House.
→ Saturday day rate includes Saturday Luncheon for 1. Guests separate fee.
→ CE certificate included for hours attended.

	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
AAPCSW Members	$210	$210	$100
Non-Members	$240	$240	$120
Student - Masters^*	$ 75	$ 75	$ 45
Student - PhD*	$180	$180	$ 80
Candidate Institute*	$180	$180	$ 80
New Professional * [0-3 Years Post Masters]	$130	$130	$ 60

* With Verification from university or institute.

Cancellation policy

Refunds (less $50 administrative fee) will be granted only upon written request postmarked on or before 10/30/2023.

Questions?

Contact Lawrence Schwartz, Administrative Conference Coordinator
(718) 728-7416 | aapcsw@gmail.com

Making Hotel Reservations

Hotel: Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 726-7500 [ Use event code NIPER ]

Reserve Online: https://book.passkey.com/go/NIPER2023
(Hotel discount rate valid till October 16, 2023)

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COVID Statement

We recognize that the COVID crisis is not over for many of us and the decision to attend a conference is a personal one. While we believe it is important for us to meet as an organization in-person, we also believe it is important to provide a safe environment for everyone. Accordingly, we will be following CDC guidelines:
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/covid-vaccine-recommendations-9-12-2023.html

Masking will be encouraged but not required. Please know, however, that at the request of the presenters or other attendees, masks may be required for attendance at some conference programs. For these events, notice will be given and masks will be made available.

If you are experiencing any symptoms, or develop symptoms, please test negative for COVID-19 prior to attending any conference events. Additionally, consistent with CDC guidance, we would ask that anyone experiencing any symptoms please wear a mask, regardless of COVID status. We appreciate your willingness to help keep our entire community healthy and safe and look forward to seeing you soon in Chicago.

Confidentiality

It is of utmost importance to secure the Confidentiality of all clinical material presented at our meetings. Here are the guidelines for attendees and presenters:

Clinical material must not be discussed outside of the session in which it is presented and must not be recorded, conveyed, or disseminated in written or electronic form.
A secure environment is to be utilized solely by the registered participant and protected from intrusion by, or exposure to, unauthorized persons.
Presenters of case material must have obtained informed consent from the patient (or guardian) or taken other carefully considered measures to safeguard confidentiality.
A participant must leave the session, if they suspect that they recognize the identity of a person.
Failure to observe these guidelines constitutes a breach in ethical professional standards.

* Note: Adopted from APsaA's guidelines