New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center

Psychotherapists do not always consider the importance of names in their work. Yet a name can carry secret wishes, internal conflicts, transgenerational traumas, and hidden identifications.
 
Mikita Brottman, PhD, will present on her paper, “Nomen Est Omen: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Names.” She will discuss how personal names and naming are shaped by unconscious dynamics, implicit associations, cultural influences, and relationships to parents.
Dr. Brottman will also analyze associations with certain names, names in relation to the structure of the ego, and the use of names in clinical practice.
 
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the significance of names within psychoanalysis and in the inner lives of their patients.
📅 July 11
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
🎓 1.5 CME Credits Available
💲NOBPC Members: $25
💲Non-Members: $35
💲Students: $10
✨ Scan the QR code or visit nobpc.org for more info!

🎬 Join us for the second film in our three-part movie series at the New Orleans–Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center!
Featuring Mommie Dearest (1981), followed by a thought-provoking presentation by Laura McMaster, LMFT:
“Joan’s Wire Hangers: Reconciling That Recollection is the Best Fake We Have on Hand”
Through the lenses of psychoanalysis, memory, and cultural reinvention, we’ll explore Joan Crawford, the contested narratives surrounding her life, and the film’s unexpected second life in drag culture. Drawing on Freud’s ideas about memory and recollection, this discussion examines how stories are retold, reimagined, and transformed over time.
🗓 Saturday, July 25
🎥 Film Screening: 2:00 PM CDT
💬 Discussion: 4:30 PM CDT
📍 Attend at NOBPC or via Zoom
Attendance is free!
📚 1.5 CME credits available for a small fee.
Register or learn more at nobpc.org or scan the QR code.
We hope to see you there!

📝 What’s in a name?
Names can carry family stories, cultural histories, hidden wishes, pride, shame, longing, and unconscious meaning. In psychoanalytic work, a name is often much more than an identifier—it can be a window into identity and inner life. Join Dr. Mikita Brottman for “Nomen Est Nomen: A Psychoanalytic History Into the Significance of Names” and explore how names emerge as meaningful material in therapy and analysis.
📅 July 11
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CDT
🎓 1.5 CME Credits Available
💲NOBPC Members: $25
💲Non-Members: $35
💲Students: $10
✨ Scan the QR code or visit nobpc.org for more info!

Join us this summer for our upcoming three-part film series on June 27, July 2, and August 29! 🎬
On June 27, we’ll screen Phantom Thread — a haunting psychological drama exploring control, dependency, obsession, and surrender through the complex relationship between Reynolds Woodcock and Alma. Drawing from the work of Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm Reich, David Shapiro, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat, our discussion will examine the “Strongman” personality structure and the paradoxes of dominance, vulnerability, and emotional need.

🎬 Film Screening: 2:00 PM
💬 Discussion Begins: 4:30 PM
📍 New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center
🎓 1.5 CME credits available for a small fee
✨ Event is otherwise free and open to the public

For more information, visit nobpc.org

This summer, join us for the first installment of our 3-part Psychoanalysis & Cinema Film Series at the New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center (or via Zoom)

On June 27, we’ll screen Phantom Thread — a haunting psychological drama exploring control, dependency, obsession, and surrender through the complex relationship between Reynolds Woodcock and Alma. Drawing from the work of Sigmund Freud, Wilhelm Reich, David Shapiro, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat, our discussion will examine the “Strongman” personality structure and the paradoxes of dominance, vulnerability, and emotional need.

🎬 Film Screening: 2:00 PM
💬 Discussion Begins: 4:30 PM
📍 New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center or virtually via Zoom
🎓 1.5 CME credits available for a small fee
✨ Event is otherwise free and open to the public

For more information, visit nobpc.org or scan the QR code.

Join us this summer for our upcoming three-part film series on June 27, July 25, and August 29! 🎬 CMEs will be available. More information coming soon!

Applications are now open for NOBPC’s Honorary Mentorship Program ✨

Designed for students, emerging clinicians, scholars, and curious thinkers from a wide range of backgrounds, this unique program offers participants the opportunity to connect with experienced psychoanalysts and engage deeply with psychoanalytic thought and practice.

Through mentorship, NOBPC activities, and exposure to both local and nationally recognized analytic voices, mentees are invited into a rich intellectual and professional community grounded in curiosity, reflection, and meaningful dialogue.

For the 2025–2026 academic year, we were proud to welcome nine exceptional mentees, each bringing their own perspective and passion for psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. We look forward to continuing to grow this vibrant program and supporting the next generation of analytic thinkers.

Applications are accepted annually from May 1–August 15.
Applicants must submit:
• A current resumé
• One letter of recommendation

We warmly encourage applicants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds to apply. 🤍 For more information, please scan the QR code or visit nobpc.org

There’s still time to support the New Orleans–Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center this GiveNOLA Day 2026 💙

As the day comes to a close, we’re holding onto what makes this work so meaningful: the quiet, steady impact of clinicians who are trained to truly listen, to sit with complexity, and to support deep, lasting change.

At NOBPC, that kind of care begins with thoughtful training, mentorship, and a commitment to understanding the full human experience. It’s work that unfolds over time—and it’s only possible because of a community that chooses to support it.

If you haven’t yet given, there’s still time. Scan the QR code or visit nobpc.org to donate. Your support helps sustain this work and the future of psychoanalytic care in New Orleans. Thank you for being part of it.

Why your support matters this 💙.
For nearly 80 years, the New Orleans–Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center has trained generations of clinicians who bring depth, compassion, and lasting impact to our community.
Your support helps us:
✨ Train and mentor future psychoanalytic leaders
✨ Strengthen mental health care across New Orleans
✨ Expand access to meaningful, long-term treatment
✨ Sustain a vital space for reflective, compassionate care
Every gift fuels better outcomes, deeper healing, and a stronger future for mental health in our city.
Scan the QR code or visit nobpc.org to donate today.
Invest in lasting care.

GiveNOLA Day is tomorrow 💛 An opportunity to invest in organizations that strengthen mental health and deepen understanding across our community.

For 79 years, the New Orleans–Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center (NOBPC) has been training clinicians, supporting continuing education, and bringing deeper insight into the human experience to our community.

Through its programs, NOBPC helps clinicians and community members better understand complex emotions, relationships, and trauma—improving care across our region.

Your donation directly supports clinician training, community outreach, and educational programs that expand access to meaningful mental health knowledge. The impact reaches far beyond the classroom, shaping more thoughtful, informed care for individuals, families, and communities.

At a time when mental health resources are in high demand, sustaining institutions like NOBPC ensures that comprehensive, evolving approaches to care remain accessible.

📲 Feel free to use the QR code or visit nobpc.org to donate and support this mission.

Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your support.