Dr. Klafter lecturing in NYC to psychotherapists about psychoanalytic technique in the treatment of personality disorders, November 2016.
Dr. Klafter has extensive experience speaking regionally, nationally and internationally in four types of venues:
1. To psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, mental health agencies, and organizations on psychotherapy theory and technique, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of various mental disorders and syndromes, including trainings, workshops, lectures, case conferences, and panel discussions.
2. To hospitals, and medical practices, and other health care organizations on topics in mental health and psychiatry of interest to non-psychiatric physicians whose in the course of their medical practice encounter patients suffering from emotional difficulties and mental disorders.
3. To religious leaders and lay communal leaders on pastoral counseling, issues in the intersection of religion and mental health, parenting, family, and relationships counseling. managing boundaries with congregants, and religious outreach.
4. To schools, communal organizations, churches, and synagogue organizations on a variety of educational, religious, social, and psychological topics.
Dr. Klafter has also provided numerous consultations for organizations and institutions, including the following services:
Leadership training, board development, and organizational restructuring for non-profit institutions such as schools, synagogues, mental health agencies.
Assessment of child safety policies, reporting policies, and abuse prevention for schools, camps, and youth groups
Mediation and conflict resolution for organizations and groups who are negotiating disputes, leadership transitions, or other complex changes.
Professional boundaries for business and organizations providing services to the public.
Legal consultation, including expert witness testimony
Selected Professional Speaking Engagements:
“Identifying Mental Disorders During Childhood.” Presentation to the Monroe School Board, Monroe, NY. Sept. 6, 2022.
“Controversial Issues in Psychotherapy: Q&A with Dr. Klafter.” Serenity Mental Health Services, Pamona, NY. July 28, 2022.
“Narcissism: How do we cultivate and nurture healthy self-esteem?” Katona Study Group, March 23, 2022.”
“Personality Disorders and their Impact in Religious Communities.” July 28, 2022. Nefesh Neighborhood Networking Event for Mental Health Professionals, Monsey, NY.
Klafter, Curriculum Vitae p. 5
“Why do Narcissists and Borderlines Get all the Attention? The Other Personality Disorders.” February 22, 2022, Parsippany, NJ.
“The Impact of Psychotherapy Treatment on the Therapist’s Adult Development and Relationships.” Nov. 28, 2022. The Derech Sholom Center, Pamona, NY
“Invitational Case-Conference Seminar,” Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute, January-February 2021
“Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Technique.” 3 part Webinar Series for psychiatrists and psychotherapists, August 13, 20, and 27, 2020 on psychodynamic psychotherapy assessment and treatment. https://therapistexpress.com/workshops/PsychodynamicTechniquesforAdvancedTherapistsPackage/login
“Mission Impossible with Dr. Klafter: Dilemmas with Difficult Patients”. Presentation at Nefesh International 23rd Annual Conference, Hauppauge, Long Island, NY. Dec. 11, 2019.
“Boundaries in Psychotherapy Treatment.” Presentation at Nefesh International 23rd Annual Conference, Hauppauge, Long Island, NY. Dec. 12, 2019.
“Transformative Moments in Psychotherapy. Presentation at Nefesh International 22nd Annual Conference, Hauppauge, Long Island, NY. Dec. 27, 2018.
“Working with Patients and Families Who Don’t Believe in Psychotherapy.” Workshop for Therapists. New City, NY. August 8, 2018.
“Why Do Narcissists and Borderlines Get All The Attention?: The Lesser-Known Personality Disorders: Cluster A.” Workshop for Therapists. Chicago, IL. October 29, 2017.
“Understanding and Treating Narcissistic Personality.” Workshop for Therapists. Chicago, IL. October 29, 2017
“Thorny Ethical and Clinical Dilemmas.” Presentation at Nefesh International 20th Annual Conference, Hauppauge, Long Island, NY. Dec. 20, 2016.
“Narcissistic Personality in Individuals and Couples.” Clinical case presentation and workshop. Nefesh International Organization. Queens, NY. November 10th, 2016,
“Stress Induced Chronic Fatigue and Depression.” In Depth Case Presentation and Literature Review. International Stress and Behavior Society (ISBS). June 23, 2016, Miami, FL.
“Ethical Dilemmas in Psychoanalytic Curriculum Development." Workshop. Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute. April 15, 2016.
“Religious Conflicts in Psychoanalytic Treatment.” Nefesh International 19th Annual Conference, Hauppaugue, Long Island, NY. December 27th, 2015.
“Sexual Abuse in the Orthodox Jewish Community, a Jewish Legal Perspective.” Nefesh International 19th Annual Conference, Hauppaugue, Long Island, NY. December 27th, 2015.
“Self-Disclosure in Psychiatric Treatment.” Nefesh International 18th Annual Conference, Hauppaugue, Long Island, NY. December 29th, 2014.
“Psychoanalytic Listening and Rock Music.” Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute. Cincinnati, OH. November 18, 2015. (For part series, presenter and discussant at case conference for advanced psychotherapists.)
“Narcissism: In Psychotherapy and in Real Life Relationships.” Presentation to Nefesh International Networking Event. Spring Valley, NY. November 5, 2015.
“Working with Defense and Resistance in Psychotherapy Treatment” Presentation to the University Health Clinic, Professional Staff, Yeshiva University, New York, NY. April 23, 2015.
“Invitational Case Conference.” Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute. Cincinnati, OH. March-April, 2015. (For part series, presenter and discussant at case conference for advanced psychotherapists.)
“Self-Disclosure in Psychiatric Treatment.” Nefesh International 18th Annual Conference, Hauppaugue, Long Island, NY. December 29th, 2014.
December “How Many Theories Does It Take to Light a Treatment.” Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute, July 18, 2014. (Presentation on the relationship between psychoanalytic theory on psychotherapy and psychoanalytic treatment technique.)
“Unconscious Religious Fantasies in Orthodox Jewish Patients.” American Psychological Association - Psychoanalysis Division 39 Annual Meeting. April 27, 2014. NYC, New York.
“How Our Work as Analysts Affects Our Real-Life Relationships.” Keynote Address, Israel Association of Orthodox Jewish Mental Health Professionals. January 27th, 2014. Jerusalem, Israel.
“Narcissistic Leadership and Narcissistic Organizations.” Israel Association of Orthodox Jewish Mental Health Professionals, Annual Meeting, Jerusalem, Israel. January 28th, 2014. Jerusalem, Israel.
“Consequences of Sexual Abuse – Theory and Practice.” Israel Association of Orthodox Jewish Mental Health Professionals, Annual Meeting, Jerusalem, Israel. January 27, 2014
“Normal Narcissism.” Nefesh International 17th Annual Conference, Hauppaugue, Long Island, NY. December 29th, 2013.
“A Lost Art? Working with Dreams in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.” Nefesh International 17th Annual Conference, Hauppaugue, Long Island. December 26th, 2013.
“Resistance to Psychotherapy Treatment by Orthodox Jewish Patients.” Nefesh Midwest Conference, Chicago, IL. October 20, 2013.
“In Depth Case Presentation of Two Highly Resistant Patients.” Nefesh International 16th Annual Conference, Brooklyn NY, February 18, 2013.
“Ethical and Philosophical Challenges for the Religiously Observant Therapist.” Neve Family Therapy Training Institute, November 8, 2012. Jerusalem Israel
“The Dynamic Unconscious According to the Sages of Talmud: A Critical Comparison with Classical Psychoanalytic Theory.” David Shappel College of Jewish Studies. November 8th, 2012. Jerusalem, Israel.
“Religious Resistance to Psychotherapy Treatment.” World Psychiatric Association, Annual Meeting on Culture and Psychiatry, November 6, 2012. Tel Aviv, Israel.
“Between Two Worlds: Psychology and Orthodox Judaism.” 2 day training seminar for mental health professionals. Sponsored by Nefesh Israel Organization. November 4-5, 2012 Michlala Institute, Jerusalem, Israel
“Issues in Adult Development for Psychotherapists.” Yellowbrick Consultation and Treatment Center. July 6, 2012. Evanston, IL.
"Mental Health and Orthodox Judaism." 5 part lecture series for the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of Cleveland, sponsored by the Mt. Sinai Foundation and Cleveland Orthodox Mental Health Professionals.
Ashmedai, King of Demons: A Psychoanalytic Interpretation of Chapter 7 of Tractate Gittin, Babylonian Talmud.” Nefesh International 15th Annual Conference, December 3 2011, New York, NY.
“The Impact of our Work as Mental Health Professionals on Our Own Personalities.” Nefesh International 15th Annual Conference, December 3 2011, New York, NY.
“Transference and Countertransference.” Nefesh International 14th Annual Conference. March 6, 2011, Great Neck, NY.
“In-Depth Case Presentation and Discussion.” Nefesh International 13th Annual Conference. Jan 3, 2010. New York, NY
“Working with Resistance and Defenses in Psychotherapy Treatment.” Nefesh International 13th Annual Conference. Dec 31, 2009. New York, NY.
“Thou Shalt Not Covet: Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Whether We Can Control Our Thoughts and Wishes,” Young Israel of Southfield Michigan. June 18, 2009. Southfield MI
“Depression and Heart Disease.” Mercy Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati Ohio, May 2009
“The Impact of Religion on Psychotherapy Treatment,” Indianapolis Society of Psychoanalytic Thought, February 9, 2009.
“Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Religious Patients—Challenges to Boundaries and Neutrality,” New York, NY. NEFESH International Annual Meeting. January 2, 2009.
“Diabetes and Depression” Presentation for Diabetes Education Counselors Associations, Cincinnati OH. Good Samaritan Hospital. Octobor, 2007.
“Boundaries in Rabbinical Counseling.” Lecture to Chicago Rabbinical Council, and Chicago Association of Orthodox Jewish Mental Health Professionals. October 29, 2006.
“Patient’s Who Lie.” Grand Rounds Lecture. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, June 15, 2005.
“Women and Depression,” Lecture, Mercy Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, May 13, 2004
The Suicidal Patient in the General Hospital Setting,” Grand Rounds Lecture, Mercy Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, May 8th, 2003
“Tarisoff Meets Taliban: Confidentiality and the Duty of Psychiatrists to Warn Third Parties Since September 11th, 2001.” Grand Rounds Lecture, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry, October 30th, 2002.
“Cross Cultural Psychiatry: The Orthodox Jewish Community,” Grand Rounds Presentation, Case-Western Reserve University Hospitals, Dept. of Psychiatry, Cleveland OH, May 30, 2001
“The Interface Between Judaism and Psychoanalysis.” Presentation for the Cleveland Association for Psychoanalytic Thought, and for the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies, October 24, 2002.
“Psychiatric Treatment in the Orthodox Jewish Community,” Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry, May 30, 2001
“Psychoanalysis and Medical Education,” Presentation, American Psychoanalyitc Association Spring Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 4, 2001.
“The Artistic Patient in Psychotherapy Treatment,” Presentation, American Psychoanalytic Association Winter Meeting, New York City, Dec. 14, 2000.
“Drug and Alcohol Addiction among Orthodox Jewish Adolescents,” school conference, Regional Institute for Torah and Secular Studies, Cincinnati OH, Nov.24, 2000.
“Psychiatric Ethics, Professional and Sexual Boundaries, Treatment of Physicians and Health Professionals, and Records Documentation: A 22-Week Course for PGY3 Residents.” Presentation, Association for Academic Psychiatry Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 5, 2000.
"Doctor as Patient: Both Sides of the Transference." Component Workshop, Glaxo-Wellcome Fellowship. American Psychiatric Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, May 14, 2000.