Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas

10/28/2026

Register by November 4th for the next installment in our Seasoned Clinician's Notebook series. Presented by Alex Watson, LICSW, MTS and Jessie Quintero Johnson, PhD, LICSW, this next session will focus on how racial diversity in supervisor-trainee relationships affects practitioners and therapy with their clients.

Learn more and register here: https://carolinapsychoanalytic.org/events/event/seasoned-clinicians-notebook-multiraciality-in-the-supervisory-relationship-exploring-the-influence-of-multiplicity-on-attunement-rupture-and-repair/

10/06/2026

Don't miss Dr. Sien Rivera on Oct 10! Explore psychoanalysis in the digital age. 🌍💡

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10/02/2026

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09/30/2026

Join us on October 10th at 10am EST as Dr. Sien Rivera explores psychoanalytic approaches to new technology, addressing common questions about how virtual worlds relate to psychoanalytic theory for professionals and students familiar with the field.

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09/10/2026

Join us for "Connected Worlds: Working Psychoanalytically Between the Virtual and Corporeal" on Oct 10. This hybrid event will explore innovative psychoanalytic approaches to technology through engaging discussions and case studies.

Don't miss out - register by Oct 7!

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09/09/2026

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Become a Circle of Security® Parenting Facilitator

Don't miss this 4-day in-person training!

October 13-16, 2026

1881 Event Hall
805 Spartan Blvd.
Spartanburg, SC 29301

24 hours of CE credits are available for this training.

See webpage for more details.

Scholarships Available

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08/21/2026

Temper tantrums can be challenging for both children and parents. But what if we looked beyond the behavior and considered what a child may be communicating through those big emotions?

This thoughtful article explores the emotional meaning behind tantrums and offers a child psychoanalytic perspective on helping children develop emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier ways to express difficult feelings.

Read the full article below.

What defines a temper tantrum? How do we truly characterize this chaotic display of emotion? And perhaps most importantly, what should a parent do when faced with their child’s explosive outbursts?

08/20/2026

Don't miss upcoming events and important announcements in our August newsletter!

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08/15/2026

Explore the innovative intersection of psychoanalysis and new technologies in our upcoming event, "Connected Worlds: Working Psychoanalytically Between the Virtual and Corporeal." This hybrid program will feature Dr. Sien Rivera, who will discuss how psychoanalytic approaches can enhance engagement with virtual environments.

Don't miss out—register by October 7!

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08/13/2026

What does it mean to build “emotional muscle”?

Emotional resilience isn’t something we simply have or don’t have; it can develop through greater self-awareness, reflection, and an understanding of the emotional patterns that shape our relationships and responses to life’s challenges.

In this recent article, Kerry Kelly Novick explores how psychoanalysis can help strengthen this emotional capacity and support meaningful psychological growth throughout life.

Read “Building Emotional Muscle: How Psychoanalysis Strengthens Emotional Resilience” to learn more.

The same principle applies to our emotional lives. Just as physical strength helps us navigate the demands of everyday life, emotional strength helps us manage relationships, cope with challenges, and maintain mental well-being. In psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic therapy, this inner strength is of...