The theme of this fall’s conference is, Representing & Being Represented: Studying the Dynamics of Role & Authority.
The formal definition of the task of representing, or the role of a representative, is to act, speak or be present officially for another person or people. Informally, representing and being represented often involve a sense of loyalty or affiliation with a particular group, team, place or identity.
In this period of such turbulent and dynamic times in political and social systems, we hope to explore both the conscious and unconscious dynamics of representing and being represented as they relate to boundaries, authority, role and task.
For example, what gaps exist between our own understanding of who we are and who/what we represent, and how others see us? In what ways do implicit, hidden and unconscious processes affect the boundaries we build around ourselves, and our groups and systems, the authority we take up and confer to others, the roles we embrace or eschew, and the tasks we value and prioritize? How do imagination, myth and storytelling help us or hinder us in our understanding of representation, role and authority?
In the conference, we will have plenty of opportunities to consider, play with and explore these ideas within a systems psychodynamic framework. We hope you will join us with curiosity and courage in the spirit of learning and discovery. We look forward to working with you.
Brochure
Directorate
Eliat Aram
Conference Director
Jean Sohn
Associate Director of Administration
Jacob Peter Kovner
Gavin van Beveren
Associate Administrators
Location
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
New York, New York, 10027
Registration
This conference is available to all students of Teachers College, Columbia University and other Columbia-affiliated schools, as well as any interested and willing members of the public.
In order to preserve the integrity of the group dynamics, applicants should plan to attend all events. Those who know in advance that they may miss any significant portion of the conference are asked to forego attendance at this time.
Experiential learning is sometimes intense and often effortful. If you are undergoing significant stress or managing a difficult situation currently, please consider postponing your attendance in this conference. If you are not sure whether or not to attend this year, we are happy to talk this through with you via email or by phone.
Reserve your place
To reserve a spot in the conference you must register by November 4, 2024, by using the following registration link: https://form.jotform.com/242734175514153
More information
If you have questions, please email the conference administrative team at: teacherscollegeGRC@gmail.com
