25th Annual Day in Applied Psychoanalysis
Between Hours/Interdisciplinary Dialogues
Applied Psychoanalysis Programme
FREE public talks on psychoanalytic ideas by Canadian psychoanalysts with an open discussion about their impact on our lives today.
Becoming Oneself:
Exploring the Process of Transformation through Artistic and Psychoanalytic Engagement
BETWEEN HOURS
A Hybrid Symposium
With: Michele Beck, Vivienne Pasieka, Marilyn Charles and Nahaleh Moshtagh
Saturday, September 19, 2026: 9:30 am to 2:45 pm (ET)
Open to all by registration.
Fees: Early Registration (before July 31, 2026) In-person attendance $190 | Virtual attendance $175
Fees: Regular Registration (after July 31, 2026) In-person attendance $225 | Virtual attendance $200
(In person registration includes a light lunch.)
Registration deadline: September 10, 2026
Preregistration is required.
** HYBRID EVENT: Offered via Zoom or in person. In person registration is limited to 50 participants on a first-come-first-served basis.
In person location: Toronto Psychoanalytic Society – 40 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 203 – Toronto, ON M4T 1M9
Images, by Michele Beck titled, 03.14.2026 and 03.09.2026 respectively, in their order of appearance.
Wilfred Bion had long envisioned psychological growth as occurring through a process of mentally digesting raw elements of experience, initially through the mind of the other engaged in maternal reverie and ultimately through adopting this process within one’s own mind. He later emphasized the requirement of the analyst to remain receptive to learning from the experience of discovering primordial aspects of the self through the process. As such, growth is viewed as on ongoing process of self-discovery through engagement, with art and psychoanalysis offering potential catalysts for change.
This symposium will explore the experience of symbolic transformation set in motion through the process of coming into contact with different aspects of the self, whether through artistic endeavour or psychoanalytic encounter.
For more symposium information download the brochure (link above).
Programme
9:30 am – Welcome and Introductions: Gordon Yanchyshyn, MD
9:40 am – Film Showing: Learning to Speak (50 mins)
Virtual attendees will receive a link in advance
10:30 am – Coffee Break (15 minutes)
10:45 am – Michele Beck and Vivienne Pasieka in conversation
11:30 am – Discussion with the Audience
12:00 pm – Lunch Break: light lunch provided on site (45 minutes)
12:45 pm – Marilyn Charles
1:10 pm – Nahaleh Moshtagh
1:35 pm – Marilyn Charles and Nahaleh Moshtagh in conversation
1:50 pm – Open Panel Commentary and Audience Discussion
2:45 pm – Closing Remarks
Organizing Committee
Vivienne Pasieka, PhD, Chair
Gordon Yanchyshyn, MD
Simran Chahal, MA
Vesna Krstich, MA
This event is eligible for Section 1 CME credits (0.5 credits/hour). This event is an accredited group learning activity (section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certificate Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA). The specific opinions and content of this event are not necessarily those of the CPA, and are the responsibility of the organizer(s) alone. As per the Royal College standard, each presentation provides a minimum of 25% interactive learning.
Full‐time students in universities and colleges, and full-time mental-health trainees are eligible for a 25% reduction in course fees. Proof of 2026/2027 status needs to be provided. Please contact the tps&i directly to register at a discount.
Refunds must be requested in writing two weeks prior to the beginning of the event, after which fees cannot be returned. A handling fee of $50 will be retained.
For more information about and for registration in the tps&i Extension Programs, Scientific Meetings, Training Programs, Study and Supervision groups and Special Presentations, please visit our website: torontopsychoanalysis.com or email info@torontopsychoanalysis.com.
