Children in War and Socio-Political Transitions in Latin America - The William Alanson White Institute – New York, NY

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Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Before all else, we want to take this opportunity to express that this is a very painful time for all of us as we witness the loss of life, emotional struggle and devastation that has afflicted Haiti, our sibling in the Caribbean. Like many of you, we are taking steps to plan how we can be of help during this time of crisis.

Our Conference: I urge you to join us next Saturday, January 30th, 2010, for what promises to be a very engaging and informative conference.

This will be our Sixth Annual Cultural Diversity Conference at the White Institute, with a focus on the Hispanic/Latino community.

Please call our registrar, Marisol Pitre at (212) 873-0725 ext. 17 to register at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions about the conference feel free to contact me at the number listed below. We greatly appreciate your efforts to register before the day of the conference, as it helps us immensely in our planning and preparations. I look forward to seeing you there;

Ernesto Mujica, Ph.D.
President, NYSPA Division of Psychoanalysis
Conference Chair
Tel: 212-721-0369
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The William Alanson White Institute
of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology
20 West 74th Street, New York, NY 10023
Tel: (212) 873-0725

Cordially invites you to a conference on:

Cultural Diversity in the Consulting Room Part VI:

Psychotherapeutic Considerations When Working with Hispanic/Latino Clients

Children in War and Socio-Political Transitions in Latin America

Saturday January 30, 2010

At the White Institute

This conference will address the impact of government coups, war, and socio-political change on children in Latin America, as reflected by children's welfare, and their emotional and cognitive development. Historical data, clinical material, and first hand accounts of childhood memories during times of war, revolution, and government oppression will be presented.

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Conference Committee and Presenters:
Ernesto Mujica, Ph.D., Conference Coordinator (Presenter)
Ricardo Arango, M.D.(Presenter)
Jose Genua, M.D. (Discussant)
Charles Herr, Ph.D. (Moderator)
Carola Mann, Ph.D.
Fred Millan, Ph.D. ABPP
Carol Pepper, Ph.D.
Helen Quiñones, Ph.D. (Discussant)
Marcelo Rubin, Ph.D. (Presenter)
Martin Walker, Ph.D (Discussant)


PROGRAM:
8:30 to 9:00am - Coffee & Pastries
(Registration for those not pre-registered)
9:00 to 9:15 am Welcome: Carola Mann, Ph.D.
In memory of Mercedes Sosa, musician and social activist
(b. 7/9/35 - d. 10/4/09) Martin Walker, Ph.D.
9:15 to 10:15 am Introduction
Children and the Globalization of War: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
Ricardo Arango, M.D.
10:15 to 11:15 - Panel I
The Traumatized Generation: Childhood in Argentina During the Dirty War (1976-1983)
Presenter: Marcelo Rubin, Ph.D.
Discussant: Jose Genua, M.D
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11:15 to 11:30 Break

11:30 to 12:30 Panel II:
Colombia: Children and the Sixty Year War
Presenter: Ricardo Arango, M.D.
Discussant: Martin Walker, Ph.D
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Lunch: 12:30 to 1:30
(Light buffet and sandwiches available. There will be an opportunity to learn about the programs of the White Institute)

1:30 to 2:30 Panel III:
Cuba: Children of the Revolution
Presenter: Ernesto Mujica, Ph.D.
Discussant: Helen Quiñones, Ph.D.
2:30 to 3:00 pm Plenary session with all presenters and discussants
Moderator: Charles Herr, Ph.D.

3:00 to 4:00 pm Closing Reception:
Join us for Tapas, Wine, and Desserts

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REGISTRATION FORM
(please print this section and mail to address given below)
(Space is limited and advanced registration is strongly suggested.
Registration at the door will be permitted ONLY if space is available.)
______ General Admission: $110.
______ Members of Assoc. of Hispanic Mental Health Profs: $100.
______ Graduates of the White Institute: $100.
______ Graduate Students: $90.*
______ Candidates of the White Institute: free admission if registered in
advance
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(* A number of financial aid scholarships are available to students.
Please contact Sondra Wilk, Ph.D. 212-873-7788)

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: WHITE INSTITUTE
DO NOT USE EMAIL TO REGISTER BY CREDIT CARD.
YOU ,MAY FAX CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO
FAX # 212-362-6967 ATTN: Ms. Marisol Pitre
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Address envelope to White Institute, Cultural Diversity Conference,
20 West 74th St. / New York, NY 10023
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A full biographical description of the Conference Presenters and Discussants will be available to you at the conference, or you may request a pdf brochure with this information included and we will forward it to you directly by email.

CE CREDITS:
This conference meets the qualifications for 5 hours of continuing education credits.

The William Alanson White Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor Continuing Medical Education for Physicians.

The William Alanson White Institute designates this continuing medical education activity for Category 1 of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

The William Alanson White Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for Psychologists.

The William Alanson White Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider #886341260) for continuing education contact hours.

The “Conflict of Interest Policy” of the William Alanson White Institute requires that faculty participating in CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with a pharmaceutical company which might pose potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest with regard to his or her contribution to the program.

Heads Up Notice of this Event – courtesy of Jack Drescher, MD