About
Dr. Brenner is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and a Training, and Supervising Analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia, where he was formerly the Director of the Adult Psychotherapy Training Program. With special interest in the area of psychological trauma, Brenner lectures internationally, has authored more than 90 publications, and maintains an all-ages private practice in Bala Cynwyd, PA... MORE
Author Archives: Ira Brenner MD
IPA 51st Congress London 2019: Presenter, Chair
The International Psychoanalytical Association‘s flagship event will take place July 24-27 at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The theme of this year’s Congress is “The Feminine.” From the IPA: Psychoanalytic theory and practice both have a part to … Continue reading
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Presenter: Spring CME Meeting
Spring CME Meeting – “After the Shock…” Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Florida Saturday | April 14, 2018 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Intergenerational Transmission Of Trauma” Presenter: Ira Brenner, MD: Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical College and the Psychoanalytic … Continue reading
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The Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: Presenter
Saturday, February 24, 2018 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Thomas Jefferson University 130 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 “Historical and contemporary studies of trauma demonstrate that complex trauma can be transmitted intergenerationally. In order to provide effective treatment, clinicians … Continue reading
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The 12th Annual Akhtar-Brenner Lecture on Psychoanalysis at Thomas Jefferson University
The 12th Annual Akhtar-Brenner Lecture on Psychoanalysis, presented by Michael Vergare MD, was held at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA on October 25, 2017. The esteemed speaker was Jerome Blackman, MD with a talk entitled, … Continue reading
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IPA Buenos Aires 2017 Congress: Award
For his work “The Last Witness: Learning About Life and Death from Aging Survivors,” Dr. Brenner was presented with the Elise M. Hayman Award for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide at the International Psychoanalytic Association’s 50th Congress in … Continue reading
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Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy Annual Conference 2017
Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy Annual Conference 2017 April 5-7, 2017 Royal College of Psychiatrists, London Trauma, Dissociation and Psychosis An open conference for Medical Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists Thursday, April 6 Plenary Session: “Dissociation and DID -Working with trauma and … Continue reading
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