Div. 24 Toronto programming will examine the future of the field

The focus of Div. 24 (Theoretical and Philosophical) programming at APA's 2003 Annual Convention is "The future of theoretical psychology." Several leading journal editors will reflect on current trends in theoretical psychology in the session "Journal editors: perspectives on the future of theoretical psychology." A second symposium, "Perspectives on the contribution of theoretical psychology to critical thinking," will examine the application of critical thinking in psychology.

Other highlights include the Distinguished Contribution Award Address by Rachel T. Hare-Mustin, PhD, on masculinity and gender identity from a postmodernist perspective and how theory in psychology organizes our experiences, research and practice. Canadian cultural commentator and critic Mark Kingwell will explore the ideology of happiness in contemporary life in his talk "Sure, but are you really happy?"

For information about the entire Div. 24 program, contact program chair Suzanne Kirschner at (508) 793-2589 or skirschn@holycross.edu.

Div. 39 and 44 will offer joint program in Toronto

Div. 39 (Psychoanalysis) and Div. 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues) are presenting a joint panel at APA's Annual Convention in Toronto titled "Skeletons out of our closets: psychoanalytic and GBLT explorations," held Aug. 7.

Division President Jaine Darwin, PsyD, and President-elect Judith Glassgold, PhD, will co-chair the panel. Mark J. Blechner, PhD, of the William Alanson White Institute in New York, will speak on "What psychoanalysis can learn from gay and lesbian practitioners." Shara Sand, PsyD, of Yeshiva University, will give a talk titled "Daily outings: hide and seek with a twist," and Dennis Debiak, PsyD, of Widener University, and Scott D. Pytluk, PhD, of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, will present "State of the art: introducing students to LGBT-affirmative psychoanalysis."

Prior to the panel, Div. 44 is hosting an informal discussion in its hospitality suite about issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) psychologists and their allies who are interested in psychoanalysis. For more information, contact Darwin at jldarwin@aol.com or Glassgold at drglassgold@rcn.com.

--J. CHAMBERLIN