The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Celebrates 40 Years

On Friday, October 11, 2013, the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis celebrated 40 years of providing psychoanalytic education at its Anniversary Gala in Copley. As the only school in the country offering Master’s and Doctorate degrees in psychoanalysis, the school attracts students from throughout the country and all over the world. For some of those students, this commemorative occasion also marked the conclusion of their journeys at the school as they graduated from their respective programs.

The evening was alive with music, dancing, spectacular food, honors, a little friendly competition via silent auction, and even a flash mob!  A common feeling among everyone however, was the overwhelming energy and good spirits that radiated throughout the night. Such a joyous occasion was uplifting after the originally scheduled anniversary celebration was cancelled as a result of the Boston Marathon Bombings.

In a ballroom of over 150 guests including students, alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends, the President of the School gave a rallying speech that psychoanalysis is alive and well and at a celebration in the wake of such a horrible tragedy, those seemed to be just the words everyone needed to hear.