William Dement, ‘father of sleep medicine,’ dies at 91
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Click Here to Read: William Dement, ‘father of sleep medicine,’ dies at 91 When William Dement began working as a medical researcher in the 1950s, the topic of sleep was considered a yawn, scientifically speaking — an area perhaps appropriate for Freudian psychoanalysis but not for vigorous investigation by white-coated lab experts.by By Harrison Smith in The Washington Post on June 22 2020.
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A conversation regarding white privilege and racism in the midst of a global health pandemic at NYPSI
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Monday, June 29th 7:00pm – 8:30pm In light of the national protests, NYPSI’s virtual drop-in series shifts focus. We invite those interested in psychoanalytic training to engage with us in a conversation regarding white privilege and racism in the midst of a global health pandemic. In conversation with: Dr. Hilli Dagony-Clark, Dr. Lisa Deutscher, and Dr. Steven Wein

The New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (NYPSI) will host a regular drop-in virtual meeting for clinicians who are curious about psychoanalysis and who want a place to connect with others and to share their experiences during these uncertain times. Rotating NYPSI training analysts and members will lead a group twice per month. Continue reading A conversation regarding white privilege and racism in the midst of a global health pandemic at NYPSI