What can psychoanalysis teach us about sex trafficking? 📅 Coming NEXT MONTH, September 5th 🎙️ With Dr. Vivian B. Pender Sex trafficking isn’t just a legal or societal issue, it’s a psychological one, too. This powerful course, led by Dr. Vivian B. Pender, will explore the enduring trauma of trafficking through a psychoanalytic lens. Together, we’ll trace trafficking’s roots in ancient civilizations, examine how systems of misogyny, patriarchy, and dehumanization perpetuate exploitation today, and ask: Why, despite decades of global efforts, does this still persist? Dr. Pender will also share clinical case examples to deepen our understanding of the impact on survivors. 💡 Learning Objectives ✔ Identify signs and symptoms of trafficking survivors ✔ Understand the social and psychological barriers to long-term recovery This is an important opportunity for anyone working in mental health, psychoanalysis, or trauma-informed care. Register today at https://clevelandpsychoanalyticcenter.org/events (fb)

👀 Apply Psychoanalytic Education Fund Scholarship Applications! Applications CLOSE AUG 15th! Are you a student, candidate, or trainee pursuing psychodynamic or psychoanalytic education through CPC or HPC? The Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center’s Psychoanalytic Education Fund (PEF) is now accepting scholarship applications through August 15th. ➡️ Learn more and apply today: clevelandpsychoanalyticcenter.org/scholarship (fb)