Recent RIPA Discussion Salons

November 1 , 2001, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  Discussion Salon. 

Presented and Hosted by Rhonda Sabo, Psy.D.

 

July 19 , 2001, 6:00 - 8:30 pm.  Discussion Salon. 

Presented and Hosted by Joan Rollins, Ph.D.

After a delicious buffet that she prepared for the Salon attendees, Dr. Rollins presented data that she has collected during the past 30 years pertaining to the sexual attitudes and practices of college students. The material generated much reflection and discussion about current social, political, and psychological influences on sexual attitudes and behavior. A fine and informative evening!

---

May 11 , 6:30 pm.  Film Salon.  Hosted by Suzanne Borstein, Ph.D.

Episodes 1 and 2 of "The Sopranos". Wondering what it would be like to be a therapist to the Mob, we took a peek into the complex world of a therapist who is doing her best to help her patient, who happens to be involved in organized crime. Ethics, boundaries, transference and countertransference....it's all there, dramatically portrayed.

March 23, 2001, 6:30 pm.  Film Salon.  Hosted by Suzanne Borstein, Ph.D.

"Analyze This" with Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal.

---

February 13, 2001, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Discussion Salon:

Mike Werle (a past-President of RIPA) and his wife Lilyanne wrote the book Couples Enlightenment to aid couples in developing committed relationships. This Valentine's Eve salon was an informal discussion of Couples Enlightenment principles, and focused on the application of these principles to working with individual couples and couples groups.

The room was full, the presentation was engaging and informative, and the discussion was rich and enjoyable.

For more information about Couples Enlightenment, visit www.couplesenlightenment.com

December 1, 2000, 6:30 pm.  Film Salon.  Hosted by Suzanne Borstein, Ph.D.

Friday, September 22, 2000, 7 - 9 pm:  Film Salon:

Transference, Countertransference, and Sociopathy

"The House of Games" (1987)
            with Joe Mantegna and William H. Macy

This fascinating film led to a terrific discussion.

Hosted by Suzanne Borstein, Ph.D.

We welcome suggestions for future RIPA Salons!  Contact salons@ripsych.org

Monday, September 11, 2000, 7 - 9 pm; Discussion Salon:

Understanding Homosexuality, Changing Schools

Our guest for the evening was Arthur Lipkin, Ed.D., from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  He spoke briefly about the genesis of his book, "Understanding Homosexuality, Changing Schools" (1999), and then addressed three issues:

1) the problem of homophobia in the current campaign to raise well-adjusted boys;
2) the dangers of emphasizing risk behaviors among gay/lesbian/bisexual youth;
3) the challenges to healthy socialization among glb youth.

We had an interesting and lively discussion!

Hosted by Lew Lipsitt, Ph.D.

back to top | close this window and return to Salons page