The Northwest Chapter of the Neuro-Psychoanalysis Society held its first meeting on 16 June 2003. There were 24 attendees taking part in a spirited discussion of the basics of the neurological foundations of psychoanalysis. People were enthusiastic about the development of a Northwest chapter and have committed themselves to monthly meetings. In August there were actually two more meetings, to decide on topics for discussion for the remainder of 2003 and to delegate appropriate tasks to the members of the group. We are also planning on having some type of regional conference in 2004. Information regarding the meeting will be announced sometime in the fall of 2003.

In addition, a new Psychoanalytic Institute is being launched in the fall of 2003. This will be the only analytic training institute between Minneapolis and Seattle in the Northwestern states. Neuro-psychoanalysis