The Reel Analysis - Love, Lust, and Longing in DTF St. Louis

Event Description:

"No one is normal... it just looks that way from across the street"

Make sure to watch the new HBO Original mini-series DTF St. Louis, a dark comedy that lifts the lid off the suburban psyche. You'll be left in laughter and tears, begging to know more. Luckily for you, there will be plenty to unravel...

Join us at SDPC with psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Timothy Rayner, M.D. for a lively psychoanalytic exploration of the show. Drawing on psychoanalytic theory and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Rayner will examine the show's central characters, unpacking the hidden motivations, emotional conflicts, defenses, and relationship dynamics that drive the story. Whether you're a fan of the mini-series, curious about psychology, or both, this event offers a thought-provoking deep dive that you won't want to miss! Come out of curiosity, and stay for the Reel Analysis.

Presenters' Information:

Timothy Rayner, MD

Dr. Rayner graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1987 and earned both his M.D. and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991. After completing his psychiatry residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, he trained at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC), graduating in 2003 while deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he led a Combat Stress Platoon.

Since entering private practice in 2004, Dr. Rayner has specialized in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. A longtime leader and educator, he served for over 12 years on the SDPC Board and Education Committee, including six years as Co-Director of Education. Nationally, he served on the American Psychoanalytic Association's Executive Council and Board on Professional Standards, becoming its first Lead Director in 2018 and chairing the task force that led to the Association's landmark 2022 bylaws amendment. He currently serves as President of the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center.

Target Audience: This program is designed for psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, social workers, trainees, and students, as well as anyone interested in applying psychoanalytic ideas to popular culture. No prior knowledge of psychoanalytic theory is required.

Seminar Format: Hybrid (zoom and in-person)

$25 Event Registration - General Admission
$20 Event Registration - SDPC Members

Refund/Cancellation Policy:
Please note that SDPC only provides a credit, no cash refunds, on purchased tickets; event credit can be applied towards future events. See our website for our cancellation policy.

Virtual Option: This event is hybrid and will be offered on Zoom. You will be sent a link by 6 pm the day before the event, once your registration and payment are complete. Please email: events@sdpsychoanalytic.org if you have not received your link.

Please note: This event will be recorded for educational purposes. If you do not wish to be recorded, please be aware that your image and voice may be captured as part of the event.

Registration/Attendance Process: This is a hybrid event and preregistration is required. By registering for this event, all participants agree to abide by the San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (SDPC) in-person and online meeting policies, including confidentiality, ethical conduct, and respectful participation. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the event and may be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.

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