Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas warmly invites you to our Virtual Open House! November 6, 2024 | 6 - 7 p.m. | via Zoom Learn about our rich history, spanning decades of community impact and advocacy. Discover how our organization has evolved and continues to make a difference. Explore the benefits of membership, including access to educational resources and [...]

We are excited to announce that fall 2024 enrollment reached 111 total registrations, with 79 unique individuals choosing to participate in courses. The Calabria course, 'Queering Psychoanalysis' has garnered significant interest with 25 students enrolled. Our community continues to expand geographically, with several out-of-state participants and a student from Mexico City. We are thrilled to welcome such a dynamic group of [...]

Jill Dunn, MSW, LCSW Dear Members, Regardless how each of us came to study psychoanalysis, our goal is the same: to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological factors that influence human experiences and help individuals navigate their psychological challenges, improve their mental health, and enhance overall well-being. I strongly advocate for psychoanalytic education for clinicians, regardless [...]

As many of you already know, there was a shelter-in-place order on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill on Monday, August 28, due to the presence of an armed and dangerous person on or near campus. The assailant shot and killed a UNC faculty member before being taken into custody by UNC Police about an hour and a half after [...]

Vann Pearsall Last year, following input from members and donors, the PCC Board approved the 2023-25 Strategic Plan to guide our growth and enhance our programs and services. Much work has been done already, and it’s my pleasure to share the progress after the first quarter of 2023. The first goal, and one of the utmost importance [...]

EDITOR'S NOTE: PCC President Harold Kudler, MD, is involved in national and international efforts to improve health using talk therapy and psychoanalytically informed therapy whenever possible. He is too humble to share a c.v., but if you Google him, you will find many publications, Congressional testimonies, podcasts, videos, and more. He recently helped co-author a report by the National [...]

On February 3, the American Psychoanalytic Association (now abbreviated as APsA) membership approved the Expanded Membership Bylaw by an 80.1% majority. This amendment opens up membership rights to dues-paying psychotherapists, academics, and those currently in training at APsA affiliate centers. While the details will need to be confirmed in committee nationally, here is an overview for those interested in [...]