Co-sponsored by BGSP-NJ and NAAP
Sunday, November 10th, 2024
2pm – 6pm EST
4.0 CEs
A Theater Conference at Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair, NJ (in-person) or on Zoom
Freud’s Last Session is a theater conference about the exploration of the life and death drives, and the interplay between science and religion.
This captivating play delves into the profound and often contentious discussions between two intellectual giants, offering a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as the life and death drives, the interplay between science and religion, the far-reaching impacts of global conflicts, and the complexities of family relationships.
Participants will be able to:
Explain the characters’ conflicts regarding science and religion.
Analyze the impact of global conflict on an individual’s coping style.
Differentiate the manifestations of the death dive and the life drive in the characters.
Describe the family dynamics that protect or contribute to the conflicts in the characters.
Earn 4.0 CEs for your attendance.
Join us in person at Van Vleck House in Montclair, NJ or from anywhere in the world via Zoom.
Connect with other mental health professionals and educators, gain valuable insights and competencies. Don’t miss out on a transformative experience – register now!
The small group discussions following the performance will explore the developmental, social, and intrapsychic patterns of the interplay between science and religion and the far-reaching impacts of global conflicts introduced in the play.
Group Facilitators
Annette Vaccaro, EdD, LPC, LPAT, Conference Chairperson
Patricia Bratt, PhD, PsyaD
Demetria DeLia, PhD.
Vicki Semel, PhD, PsyD
Eva Silver, LCSW
Dr. Annette Vaccaro EdD, LCSW, SCP, ATR-BC, ACS, NCPsya
Dr. Annette Vaccaro is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in a general practice, with a specialty in clinical supervision,
in Livingston, NJ. She is the Director of Academic Affairs, At ACAP, , and its academic partner BGSP-NJ, and a grant writer supporting community mental health education initiatives for workers who serve vulnerable populations.
During COVID-19 she helped form ACAP’s SafetyNet remote, free-of-charge counseling program to help meet the mental health needs of the community, and to provide ongoing field placements for advanced students.
Dr. Vaccaro is an Associate Professor at Caldwell University and coordinator of their Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Specialization in Art Therapy Master’s degree program. She received a doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Counseling Education and Supervision from Argosy University. Dr. Vaccaro is on the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Assembly of Psychoanalytic Institutes of the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis (ABAP).
Patricia Harte Bratt, PhD, PsyaD, ACS
Patricia Bratt is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist practicing in Livingston, NJ, and NYC. She works with individuals, groups, couples, children, and adolescents, meeting in person and virtually. She also specializes in clinical supervision of mental health professionals looking to broaden their therapeutic skills. Dr. Bratt is Director of Institutional Innovation and Communication at the ACAP, and its academic partner BGSP-NJ (NJ’s branch of BGSP). Bratt is President of the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis (NAAP), and, since 2002, President of the New Jersey Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee.
Dr. Bratt developed ACAP’s Trauma & Resilience Studies program, organized its 9/11 Critical Incident Response Team, and created online support groups for professionals and the community during COVID-19. In 2018 she launched the iStrive Center for young adults on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Bratt has been faculty and training supervisor at several psychoanalytic institutes, and graduate faculty at Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, Drew University, Centenary College, and Union College. She has written on issues related to trauma, resilience-informed practices, memory impairment, countertransference, and is a consultant expert on TV and in news media. Her recent book is Mutual Growth in the Psychotherapeutic Relationship: Reciprocal Resilience.
[email protected] www.patbratt.com
Demetria DeLia, PhD.
Demetria Delia holds a master’s degree in education, an MSW, and Ph.D. in Social Work; she is a certified psychoanalyst and has received post-doctoral certification in EMDR; she is a published author and has been approved by NASW-NJ as a CEU presenter since 2009 (including the Clinical Case Seminar approved in 2009); she is certified as a NASW-NJ Supervisor; she also presented a workshop at the 2016 NASW Conference. She serves as Dean of Research at ACAP and is a faculty member for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling offered at ACAP, New Jersey’s Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis campus.
Vicki Semel, PhD, PsyD
Vicki Semel is a psychoanalyst, psychologist, and former political scientist practicing in Livingston, NJ. Her work includes treatment of individuals, groups, and couples. She has a specialization in geriatric treatment. With 30 years of working in clinical practice and teaching in psychoanalytic institutes, Semel addresses the most complex diagnostic and interpersonal problems of patients, as well as the countertransference issues confronting supervisees and students.
Dr. Semel is the Executive Director/President of ACAP since 1987, Program Director of the BGSP-NJ Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (NJ’s branch of BGSP), since 2015, and a faculty member in that program.
She is a former faculty member at CMPS (Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies) and Rutgers University-Political Science. She is on the NJ Psychoanalytic Advisory Committee since 2002.
Dr. Semel has published and spoken widely about treatment issues with the elderly, narcissistic patients, effective practices working with difficult people, and on the clinical training of mental health professionals. Her book, Strategies for Therapy with the Elderly: Living with Hope and Meaning is a Springer publication.
Eva M. Silver, LCSW, Cert. Psya
Eva Silver, a graduate of Simmons School of Social Work and Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, has been working in the mental health field for more than 40 years. Her work in numerous psychiatric hospitals and out-patient clinics provided extensive experience with the full range of psychological disorders with individuals, couples, and families. Ms. Silver has taught at psychoanalytic institutes in Boston and Seattle, and is currently a director and faculty member at ACAP.
Conference Fees
Event Fee – $80.00
Student Fee – $35
CE Certificate – $17
Conference Questions? Email Cassio Campello at [email protected] or call 973-629-1002
CE Provider for:
Creative Arts Therapists Marriage & Family Therapists
Mental Health Counselors (NBCC) NY Creative Arts Therapists.
NY Psychoanalysts NY Social Workers Psychoanalysts Psychologists
Social Workers
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