Events at the DeWitt Wallace Institute

Hannah Zeavin, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley

This talk will focus on helping parents and caregivers build connection with their teens who may be struggling with substance use. The presenters will provide an overview and demonstration of validation, a positive parenting strategy known to increase openness and decrease escalation. Parents will also hear concrete language and tips they can put into use in their own home. In the second half of the talk, presenters will talk through two case examples. In the discussion, audience members will hear clinician input on how to respond to substance use while maintaining a strong parent/child bond. Time will be given for questions. Registration to the live online lecture is free and can be done here: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_guXx_sVXTqiRv7niIVgIvA#... CE credit needs to be purchased separately. To register and purchase optional CE credit for the event, visit https://psychiatry.weill.cornell.edu/education/continuing-education/buil...

Laura Hirshbein, M.D., Ph.D. University of Michigan

Mark Solms, Ph.D. University of Cape Town

Lecture Title: "Did Strachey Falsely Scientize Freud?" Professor Mark Solms Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town

Jeremy Eichler, Ph.D. Tufts University

The Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry’s SAFE (Support, Advocacy and Family Education) Program is inviting anyone interested to participate in a 10-15 minute virtual Narcan training on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 pm ET. Registration is free but required. Please register here: https://weillcornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117443048673/WN_s0WBb2NcS... To request a Narcan kit be mailed to you after the training, please provide a mailing address here: https://weillcornell.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9mbvPNkaw980HY

"On the Grand Plan for Brain and Mental Health" Nicole Rust, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Psychedelics have been part of human history for centuries, possibly as far back as ancient Greece. These substances have a remarkable ability to inspire profound and mystical experiences, offering a glimpse into altered states of consciousness. They achieve this by temporarily quieting the brain's "default mode network," the part of the brain associated with our sense of self, leading to an egoless state. But psychedelics aren’t just about the "trip"—they also spark a fascinating process called neuroplasticity, where the brain becomes more capable of forming new connections. This has opened the door to exciting possibilities in the field of mental health and addiction treatment. In this talk, Dr. Richard Friedman will explore the basics of psychedelics, their potential benefits, and how they are being studied as tools to help with conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction. He will also discuss what the future might hold, including the development of psychedelics that enhance brain flexibility without the hallucinogenic experience. Whether you're curious or cautious, this talk will offer insights to help you better understand these intriguing substances and their potential role in healing. Registration to the live online lecture is free. CE credit needs to be purchased separately. To register and purchase optional CE credit for the event, visit https://psychiatry.weill.cornell.edu/education-training/continuing-educa...

“London Kleinians in Los Angeles” Jennifer Langham, Ph.D., Psychoanalytic Center of California