DiCarlo Class Registration

This class will explore the gerontological potential of psychoanalysis. Graying is a definitional frame that signifies making something old and focusing our sights (and sites of analysis) on aging process. We will discuss two papers authored by the presenter that illustrate this is a more expansive endeavor than just working with (or on) older adults, we have opportunities to think about generational survival. Graying psychoanalysis requires us to think about how we are all aging in a very ageist, age-segragated society, which we can witness through sociological theories of cumulative advantage/disadvantage (Dannefer, 2003) and feminist theories of political economy (Estes, 1979; Estes & DiCarlo, 2019). Together we will reflect on how our professional frames (training, clinic settings, fees, and theories) position us to engage or avoid Aging. How might we build a psychoanalysis that welcomes greater intergenerational contact and solidarity?

Psychoanalytically, we'll primarily use Ogden's theoretical frameworks of reverie, the perverse subject, and leakiness/dreaming to extend our thinking about maternal embodiment, disability, aging and mortality.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 12th, 2026 | 10:30AM - 1:00PM PST
Location: Virtual via Zoom (a link will be sent to you upon completion of your registration form in a confirmation email)

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel your purchase, please do so before December 2, 2026 by emailing admin@nwaps.org to request a refund minus a 30% cancellation fee. We are unable to process or offer any refund for cancellations made after December 2, 2026. Allow 2-3 weeks to process your refund request. Note that participation in the entire event is required to obtain CE credits.

Alliance Disclaimer:

This program, when participated in its entirety, is available for 2.5 continuing education credits.  Division 39 is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Division 39 maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This presentation also meets the requirements of WAC 246-809-620 (definition of recognized categories of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists and social workers).

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This program, when participated in its entirety, is available for 2.5 continuing education credits.  Division 39 is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities.  Division 39 is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles for Psychologists.  Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program.  If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to education@nwaps.org.  There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.  Participants will be informed of the utility/validity of the content/approach discussed (including the basis for the statements about validity/utility), as well as the limitations of the approach and most common (and severe) risks, if any, associated with the program's content.