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Diplomas / Degrees

Postdoctoral Certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Derner Institute, Adelphi University (1974)
M.A., Ph.D., Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research (1968)
B.A., Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y. (1960)

Recent Courses

Clinical Practice III: Psychotherapy Practicum
Clinical Practice Vi
Clinical Practics III Psychotherapy Preaticum
Concentration Case Conference II
Continuing Doctoral Thesis Supervision I
Continuing Doctoral Thesis Supervision III
Group Dynamics
Independent Study Psychology Of Aquinas
Object Relations
Ongoing Dissertation Supervision
Psychology Of Loving And Enduring Relationships

Personal Statement

My current teaching philosophy has evolved more and more into an intensely dialogic and inter-subjective approach to creating a classroom learning environment. My group systems training has led to to the incorporation of some group reverie exercises, even with large classes. Large and small group experiences of a relatively structured nature are woven into all of my classes.I recently have been using yoga exercises as an additional group component in my teaching.

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Combining yoga and psychoanalysis, couples psychology, group and organizational systems, object relations theory.

Research Interests

Integrating yoga and psychoanalysis, group dynamics, leadership,organizational systems,and couples psychology.

Books

Kissen, M. (1995). Affect, Object and Character Structure. Madison: International Universities Press.

Kissen, M. (Ed.). (1992). Gender and Psychoanalytic Treatment. New York: Brunner/Mazel.

Kissen, M. (Ed.). (1986). Assessing Object Relations Phenomena. Madison: International Universities Press.

Recent Articles

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Kissen, M. and Kissen-Kohn,D. (2009, 4). Reducing addictions via the self-soothing effects of yoga. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 73(1), 34-43

Kissen, M. (2006, 1). Increasing Executive and "Self-Soothing" Capacities in the Treatment of Addictive Disorder. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 70(3), 202-209

Kissen, M. (2004, 1). The Therapeutic Value of "Reverie" in the Context of a Safe Space. International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2, 27-31

Kissen, M. (2003, 1). "Why is marriage so difficult?" A psychoanalyst's perspective. Psychoanalytic Social Work, 10(2), 5-19.

Kissen, M. (1997, 1). The morning (mourning) minyan: Group therapeutic aspects. Group, 21(1)

Invited Presentations and Lectures

Kissen,M. and Danish,S. (04 February 2009). Enhancing psychoanalytic treatment through yoga. Adelphi Alumni House

Conference Presentations and Papers

Kissen. M. (03 November 2006). From Experiences in the U.S. 1st International Conference of Psychotherapy Education and Training, Tokyo, Japan

Kissen, M. (09 March 2005). Creating a Safe Place for Psychological Training and Healing. Creating a safe place for individuals and groups. Meeting between Derner doctoral students and the faculty, staff and students of the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, Alumni House , Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.

M. Kissen (09 March 2005). Thomas Ogden's concept of "reverie" and his inter-subjective model of psychotherapy. Structured group reverie exercise and live group supervision of two therapy cases, one from Japan and one from the U.S. Creating a safe place for individuals and groups. Meeting between Derner doctoral students and the faculty, staff and students of the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, Alumni House , Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.

Kissen, M. (02 March 2004). Live supervision of a group and structured reverie experiential task. Creating a safe space for individuals and groups. Annual Safe Space conference of the faculty, students and staff of the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan, N.Y.C.

Kissen, M. (11 May 1996). Reencountering disowned parts of the self in couple treatment. Annual Conference, New York Center for Psychoanalytic Training, Long Island Division

Selected Dissertations Chaired

Darshana, Lele (2004). Personality patterns and couples satisfaction.Adelphi University
Ferguson, Laurie (2004). Executive coaching and hardiness in a group of female ministers.Adelphi University

Other Scholarly / Artistic Work

Kissen, M. and D. Lele. Similarities and differences of internalized images (Imagoes ) and those of couple partners.

Professional Activities

Editorial Advisory Board, International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Psychologically Healthy Work-Place committee, New York State Psychological Association