The Poetry and Psychoanalysis Conference, presented by Nancy Gerber and Donna DiCello, delves into the use of poetry in clinical practice to enhance insight and transformation for both clinicians and clients. The event will explore how poetry can foster empathic understanding and serve as a tool for self-care and burnout prevention. Attendees will engage in discussions on the integration of poetry into psychoanalytic practice, with opportunities for networking and learning from experienced professionals. The conference will include a presentation, discussions, and a lunch break, offering a comprehensive look at the therapeutic benefits of poetry.
Mental Health Conferences
Nancy Gerber & Donna DiCello: Poetry and Psychoanalysis Conference
This conference explores the intersection of poetry and psychoanalysis, taking place at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT, and virtually via Zoom.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: April 05, 2025
Location: Albertus Magnus College
City/State: New Haven, Connecticut
Address: Behan Community Room, New Haven, CT
Event Format: hybrid

Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Connecticut Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology
The Connecticut Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology focuses on advancing psychoanalytic knowledge and practice.
Email: csppregistrar@gmail.com
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
Cost | Type | Notes |
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$25.00 | Early Career Members | Registration for early career members. |
$40.00 | Members | Registration for members. |
$50.00 | Non-members | Registration for non-members. |
$25.00 | Retired Members | Registration for retired members. |
$10.00 | Student Members | Registration for student members. |
$15.00 | Student Non-members | Registration for student non-members. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference schedule includes a coffee hour and in-person check-in from 10-11 AM, Zoom check-in at 10:45 AM, presentation from 11 AM to 1 PM, followed by lunch from 1-2 PM.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Donna H. DiCello, Psy.D.
Retired from full-time clinical practice, serves as voluntary clinical faculty with the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.
Nancy Gerber, Ph.D.
Full-time faculty member at the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis, author of eight books, including fiction, poetry, and memoir.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 2 continuing education credits approved by Division 39 and NASW-CT.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
No specific hotel information is provided for the conference attendees.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
No specific parking information is provided for the conference attendees.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
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No specific details on sponsorship, exhibitor, or advertising opportunities are provided.
Other Links and Information
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