We strive for a genuinely democratic IDP, in the strong sense of the word, where we would go beyond psychoanalytic school conventions and their historical derailments. Thus, we search for what a psychoanalyst authentically is, beyond a too frequently purported one. We aim to rise above what W. R. Bion called the psychoanalytic Establishment and its “ruling caste.” Of central concern is an exploration of psychoanalytic formation, which need not follow its time-worn “tripartite” model. In these efforts, we attempt to be “capable of community,” as Freud put it. Or as Cornelius Castoriadis conceptualized, to be autonomous individuals forming an autonomous community, which in turn makes a space for the development of its individuals.
The Community Meeting is a by-invitation group for candidates, faculty, and affiliate members. We welcome interested persons to contact Lynne or Joseph Scalia at josephscalia@dempsya.org or director.dempsya@gmail.com
Community meetings by Zoom will be held generally on the 2nd Friday of each month from 3:00 – 4:30 PM Mountain Time. In November, we have some members giving a presentation elsewhere on the second Tuesday, so will meet on November 21.
Get these dates on your calendars for 2025-2026 meetings:
November 21, 2025
December 12, 2025
January 9, 2026
February 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
April 10, 2026
May 8, 2026
June 12, 2026