Summer Seminars of the InternationalSociety of the Rorschach

Porto, Portugal19th July – 21st July 2013

The International Society of the Rorschach is delighted that Porto willbe the venue for the IXth Summer Semi-nars!

We believe that Porto will provide theperfect location for what we think willbe an interesting and simulating 3 daysof lectures/workshops, case studies andinformal discussions with new andexperienced Rorschach practitionersand scholars from around the world!

We hope that participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy all that Porto has to offer in the height of the summer season: Sun, sea and beaches;a river boat trip on the Douro; the beautiful botanic gardens; a visit to thePorto wine cellars; museums and the famous World Heritage (UNESCO) siteat Ribeira.

Welcoming you to Porto!

Justine McCarthy Woods and Silvia Silva (Joint Organizers of the 2013 Summer Seminars)

on will be dealt with on a first come,first served basis.

Registration for Summer SeminarsFADO dinner (35€/person) needs tobe made with Trudi Finger, by June14, 2013 at the latest.

How to get to Porto

By airPorto International Airport (Fran-cisco Sá Carneiro) has links withmost major cities http://www.ana. pt/en-US/Aeroportos/porto/Porto/TheAirport/AbouttheAirport/Pages/AbouttheAirport.aspx

From the airport to the hotelBy metro: (+/- 10€)In the airport metro station, take"line E" towards the "Estádio doDragão" metro station. Exit at the"Casa da Música" metro station andcatch the bus number 504 or the busZL ("Zona Lordelo"), towards"Norteshopping". Exit the bus atthe "Lordelo" bus stop (the HF Ipa-nema Park is located within 50meters).By bus: (+/- 10€)Near the airport catch the bus no.601 (towards Cordoaria), and exit atCasa da Música. Once there, youshould catch the bus no. 504 or thebus ZL (Zona Lordelo), towardsNorteshopping. Exit the bus at theLordelo bus stop (the HF IpanemaPark is located within 50m).By taxi: +/- 20 / 25€

By train and carThe international rail and roadsystems which connect Portugal toSpain, France, Italy and Germanymake it relatively easy for visitors toget to Porto. (On the map "A" ishotel location).

Registrations

Registration for the hotel stay needsto be made directly with HF Ipane-ma Park. (Please note, that the ISRhas arranged the same room rate forthose attending the Summer Semi-nars for people who wish to arriveearly or extend their stay, from July12 – 23 inclusive)

Latest date for the hotel Registration is July 7, 2013

Registrations for the Summer Seminars Need to be made with: Trudi Finger(ISR) at Hogrefe AG, Bern, either bye-mail: trudi.finger@hogrefe.chor by mail to: Trudi Finger, Treasu-rer ISR, c/o Hogrefe AG, Länggass-Strasse 76, CH-3000 Bern 9 (fax+4131 300 45 96).

Registration fee:

Early registration before April 30,2013 is € 395.00 for ISR members; € 415.00 for non-members.

Registration after April 30: € 445.00for ISR members; € 465.00 for non-members.

For payments made by credit cardplease note that the debit of yourpayment will be done in CHF accor-ding to the exchange rate in time ofthe transaction (actually 1 € = CHF1.23).

Latest registration date for the Summer Seminars is June 14, 2013.

The registration fee includes: Sum-mer Seminars Program, conferencefee, lunch (buffet, hotel wines, beers,soft drinks and mineral water, cof-fee) as well as coffee breaks in themorning and afternoon.

Please note that the hotel and theSummer Seminars registration areseparate and use the enclosed regi-stration form only for the Seminarsregistration. Your hotel room has tobe booked directly by you. Note alsothat the number of participants islimited, in order to maintain themore intimate format. So, registrati-

The Hotel

The *****Star HF Ipanema Park,located in close proximity to themost sophisticated and charmingarea of the city of Porto, provides awonderful example of environ-mental efficiency that is positivelyreflected in the comfort of its guests.From the roof-top bar and swim-ming pool you can enjoy the magni-ficent panoramic views over themouth of the River Douro. Otherfacilities include a Business Centre,Gym and Squash court, with freeWi-Fi throughout the hotel. Roomscome with a satellite TV, Air condi-tioning and a minibar. The restau-rant serves both Portuguese andinternational dishes and the coffee-shop light meals. Breakfast and taxes are Included inthe registration fee for the hotel.

Standard with 2 Single beds: 55€ Standard with 1 Double bed: 55€Extra bed: 30€

Phone: (+351) 22 532 21 21 Fax: (+351) 22 610 28 09Reservations:www.hfhotels.com/porto/isr (direct link to ISR reservations) Reception:hfipannemapark@hfhotels.comEvents: ilda.leal@hfhotels.comWebsite: http://www.hfhotels.com/?s=6&ss=57

The International Society of the Rorschachand Projective Methods has developed atradition of holding the Summer Seminarsevery year in between the world congres-ses. What makes the Summer Seminarsspecial is that the number attending is limi-ted, to a maximum of 40 participants, inaddition to the faculty. We consider thisimportant, as it allows all participants anopportunity to actively engage in the dis-cussions and the chance to get to knoweach other over the course of the 3 days,which is facilitated by participants and thefaculty staying in the same hotel and eatinglunch together. Participants who attendedprevious Summer Seminars have commen-ted favourably on the welcoming, friendlyand collaborative nature of the Seminars.

We are pleased to welcome membersfrom all over the world, some of whom weare delighted to welcome back year afteryear. For the 2012 Seminars in San Remo,participants came from the USA, Canada,England, Ireland, Israel, France, Switzer-land, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Japanand Argentina. We have found English tobe the common language and so all thepresentations are in English. There will,however, be colleagues who can translateon a more informal basis into other majorlanguages when needed, during the lectu-res/workshops and to facilitate the dialo-gues.

The Summer Seminars also serve animportant purpose to raise funds for theHermann Rorschach Archives and Museum (HRAM) in Bern, an initiativedeveloped by John Exner.

The historical contextOur format for the Summer Seminars isnot new and actually dates back to the late40’s and early 50’s, when they were held inZurich, Switzerland. The well-regardedRorschach specialists of the time, WalterMorgenthaler and Margaret Loosli-Usteriwere central to the development of the early programs and contributed actively to them. Presentations were also made byother outstanding Rorschach colleagues,such as Schachter and Bohm. Each personusually presented once, or twice at themost, with some form of roundtable dis-cussion and the topics varied consider ably.

Since the revival of the Summer Semi-nars, the ISR has chosen Spiez, Switzer-land; Vaxholm, Sweden; Montegrotto, Italy; Lucerne, Switzerland; Prague, CzechRepublic; Montreux, Switzerland and San

Remo, Italy for their beautiful locationsand atmosphere to host our seminars (in2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010and 2012).

Last review by Participant – San Remo, 2012

Surrounded by the colors and perfumes ofSan Remo, Agneta Rosenquist (Chairpersonof the 2012 SS) took all of us through a uni-que experience of learning and friendship.

Around the main theme of this session –Psychosis and Rorschach assessment – theseminar days included theoretical sessions,small study groups and final plenary discus-sions. Subjects of interest were studied indepth, promoting reflection and participa -tion from everybody.

Also during the periods of teamwork, underthe guidance of the more experienced professionals, everyone was encouraged tobring forth his own contribution. This promoted an integrated teamwork aimed atthe in depth understanding of clinical casesand protocols, which took us well beyondour differences in language and approach.

Odile Husain (from Canada), focused on the complex theme of the nosological position of paranoia ("The silent face ofparanoia: a structural approach to a case ofparanoiac character [Rorschach and TAT]").She proposed a theoretical model capable ofdifferentiating the different levels of para-noiac functioning (from personality struc -ture to delusion), well differentiated fromthe paranoid functioning. In the afternoon,she provided the analysis of the Rorschachand TAT protocols of a highly significantcase.

Fiorella Gazzale (from Italy), in her lecture“Dialoguing with Psychosis through theRorschach”, proposed a touching journey tothe very core of psychosis, giving it a voicethrough the Rorschach language. The com-pelling case of Mr. G. was addressed throughan integrated psychodiagnostic approach…comparing findings from different instru-ments (Rorschach, WAIS-R and MMPI-2),thus providing an excellent description andunderstanding of the patient's psychic func-tioning.

During the final working day we attendedthe detailed lecture of Jim Kleiger (from theUS), “Differential Diagnosis of DisorderedThinking: What does the Rorschach TellsUs?” Once again, the Rorschach revealed its

great potential as an investiga tive tool whichcan often highlight and describe signs of deg-radation or "breakage" that remain silent orare hidden during clinical observations orinterviews. The case of Nathan engaged allof us, until the very end, in a process ofunderstanding and discus sion, in terms ofdiagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

Odile, Fiorella and Jim, were truly challen-ging and engaging speakers. And our groupleaders were also great: they gradually led us- from the verandah to the pool! - through anexciting journey.

As a reward for our hard work, Agneta, withthe support of our colleague Lorena Sospet-to, had organized periods of culture, leisureand social gathering: this included the visitto the beautiful Villa Nobel with its richhistory museum and the elegant gala dinnerserved by the pool of Hotel Londra. All thistook place in a delightful atmosphere.

I would like to close with special thanks toAgneta, for this year again - with the styleand grace that have always characterizedher.

Paola Appoggetti, Italy

Oporto and FADO – History and CultureThe City of Oporto (Porto), built along thehillsides overlooking the mouth of theDouro river, is an outstanding urban land-scape with more then 2,000-year history.This city gave Portugal its own name about200 B.C. when the Romans gave it thename Portus Cale and later, in 868, VímaraPeres named it Portucale). Its continuousgrowth, linked to the sea, can be seen in themany and varied monuments, from thecathedral with its Romanesque choir, to theneoclassical Stock Exchange and the typi-cally Portuguese Manueline-style Churchof Santa Clara.

Porto has a Mediterranean climate. Inthe winter the temperatures ranges bet-ween 5 °C and 14 °C and in the summerbetween 15 °C and 25 °C. Occasionally, itmay reach or even exceed 35 °C in July orAugust.

The origins of FADO, the ‘nationalsong’ remains a mystery, but thought pos-sibly to date from the ‘Infant ships’ of thetime of the ‘Overseas Discoveries’ (C1500), where these songs capture the the-mes of love, jealousy, misfortune alongwith hopes and dreams.

The Rorschach Archives and MuseumAny surplus income realized by theseSeminars will be used to support the current operation and the future develop-ment of the Hermann Rorschach Archivesand Museum (HRAM) in Bern, to thebenefit of all members and researcherswho use the Rorschach. Our faculty andorganizers have therefore agreed not toreceive any payment for this event – whichis also the tradition with the Summer Semi-nars.

The FacultyThe Faculty that have been invited for these IXth Summer Seminars and that weare proud to present, are: – Noriko Nakamura, Japan– Prof. Anne Andronikof, France – Dr Kari Carstairs, United KingdomDiscussant and Curator of the HRAM:Prof. Anne Andronikof, FranceSummer Seminars Chairperson and Co-organizer: Dr Justine McCarthy Woods,United Kingdom

Summer Seminars Co-organizer: Dr SilviaSilva, Portugal

Our faculty will provide material for inte-resting roundtable discussions and dialo-gues. As usual, we expect different schoolsand traditions to be represented amongour participants.

Justine McCarthy Woods (jmwoodspsych@live.co.uk)

Summer Seminars Overview

This time ‘Capturing Change, using the Rorschach and other tests’ is our common themeScheduled half-day lectures (one per day), Friday 19 – Sunday 21 July. There will also be an afternoon programeach day, consisting of case studies. They will be discussed among the participants in small groups, followed byroundtable discussions, in which participants will have the opportunity to discuss the case studies together withour faculty.

Program:

Friday Noriko Nakamura, Japan “Tuning into Calls for Transformation – exploring whatthe Rorschach tells us about psychotherapeutic change”

Saturday Prof. Anne Andronikof, France “Developmental changes in children – as captured by the Rorschach”

Sunday Dr Kari Carstairs, United Kingdom “The challenge of assessing change within a legal framework: Two case examples using the Rorschach”

Chairperson: Dr Justine McCarthy Woods Discussant: Anne Andronikof, France

Daily Program:

Morning lecture 09hrs – 12hrs workshop and roundtable 14hrs – 18hrs

Social program:

On Saturday night, we are delighted to be able to offer a special price (35€/person) for the Summer SeminarsFADO dinner, to be held in ‘O Fado’ restaurant, situated in the heart of the historical city of Oporto. This dinner, which will include the FADO (Portuguese National Song’), sung by the best FADO interpreters, willprovide participants a unique experience to appreciate Portuguese cultural folklore, in comfortable surroun-dings while enjoying local dishes accompanied by Oporto and regional wines.

Since the program is being set well in advance, slight changes may occur. Nonetheless, we feel confident thatthis will be an enjoyable and interesting opportunity for sharing the knowledge and expertise of researchersand clinicians from different schools and traditions, as well and meeting up with old friends and new collea-gues from around the world.

The Summer Seminars are taking place at the HF Ipanema Park hotel in Porto. All participants are expectedto register separately for their stay, directly at www.hfhotels.com/porto/isr

A number of rooms have been reserved for the occasion. Please note that the maximum number of participantsat the Seminars is 40, on a first come, first served basis!

Important: The hotel registration has to be done separately.

ISR Summer Seminars, Porto, July 19th – 21st, 2013

REGISTRATION FORMPlease note that the hotel registration has to be done separately.

Family name:

First name: Title:

Address:

Zip code / city: Country:

E-Mail address or fax nr.:

� I am member of a national Rorschach Society

Name of the Society:

� I am Individual Member of the ISR � I am non-member

Please send your registration form to:Trudi Finger at Hogrefe AG, Bern, either by e-mail: trudi.finger@hogrefe.ch or by mail to: Trudi Finger,Treasurer ISR, c/o Hogrefe AG, Länggass-Strasse 76, CH-3000 Bern 9 (fax +41 31 300 45 96)

Registration fee: € 395.00 for ISR members; € 415.00 for non-membersThe registration fee includes: Summer Seminars Program, conference fee, lunch (buffet, ½ mineral and natural water & ¼ wine, coffee, coffee) coffee breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Registration and payment need to be made before April 30, 2013

� Registration fee �  € 395.00 ISR-member �  € 415.00 non-member

Registration after April 30, 2013 for:

� Registration fee �  € 445.00 ISR-member �  € 465.00 non-member

� I wish to contribute to the ISR grant for students and young professionals* (€ __________)� *The ISR grant supports students and young professionals with limited financial means who wish to attend ISR activities.

� Total (€ __________)

The registration fee (and contribution) is payable by means of

� credit card � EUROCARD/MasterCard � VISA

card number: expiration date:

� Transfer to the bank account of the International Society of the Rorschach with CREDIT SUISSE, � 3001 Bern, account no. 395980-00-1, IBAN CH 50 0483 5039 5980 0000 1.

Please take note that the debit of your payment will be made in CHF (Swiss francs) according to the current exchange rate.

Cancellations up to 2 months before the program will qualify for a 50% refund; up to 1 month before = 25%. Thereafter no refundwill be made.

Registration is accepted & confirmed in order of receipt, on a first come, first serve basis.