Conference Resources


IN-PERSON: Doors open at Webster Hall at 8:00 am daily.  

Especially on the first day (Friday) arrive as close to 8 as possible: 
Give yourself time to pick up your badge, enjoy a nice breakfast, grab a good seat and say hi to friends!

Orientation daily at 8:45. Presentations start at 9:00 am sharp.

LIVE ONLINE: The Zoom waiting room will be open at 8:30 AM.
Plan on joining early, at least 10-15 minutes before Diana’s opening remarks at 8:45 to resolve any technical issues.

Your Zoom Link will be sent 1 week before (April 28th) and the day before April 4th (April 3rd)

If you are participating Online login starts at 8:30- make sure you have logged into zoom using the same email address that you registered for the conference with.

Click here for full schedule day one (Friday, April 4)
Full Conference Schedule: [Day 1, Friday April 4]
TimePresenter(s)Topic
8:00 – 8:45 am ESTBreakfast and RegistrationGet your badge. Come early to avoid the last minute rush, enjoy a nice breakfast, find your seat!
8:45 – 9:00 am ESTBen MedleyWelcome, housekeeping, logistics.
9:00 – 9:30 am ESTDiana FoshaOpening Remarks
9:30 – 10:30 am ESTBenjamin LiptonThe ABC’s of AEDP: Acronyms to get you started or keep you on track … read more
10:30 – 11:30 am ESTGul DolenKeynote # 1: Neuroscience, Critical Periods, Psychedelics Research … read more
11:30 am – 12:00 pm ESTPanel: Diana Fosha, Kari Gleiser, Lauren Lebow and Gul DolenPanel discussion … read more
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ESTLunchConnect with a friend, find a companion at the Lunch Buddy table or have some quiet time. Suggestions for Lunch Spots Click here
1:15 – 2:15 pm ESTNatasha PrennPut Deliberate Practice into your AEDP Practice … read more
2:15 – 3:00 pm EST1. Danny Yeung

2. Gerald Brooks
Two “SHORTS”
1. Hearkening Together in One Spirit … read more

2. Black Men Do Cry … read more
3:00 – 3:30 pm ESTBreakSnacks and soft drinks available on main level and balcony.
3:30 – 4:20 pm EST1. Kate Halliday & Andrea Northwood

2. Yuval Moses
Two “SHORTS” 
1. Championing and Celebrating the True Self … read more

2. In Defense of Defenses … read more
4:20 – 5:20 pm ESTSigal BahatPressing One’s Edges – Core State … read more
5:20 – 5:30 pm ESTDiana FoshaDay 1 Closing Remarks
5:30 – 7:00 pm ESTWelcome ReceptionAppetizers, Cocktails & Mocktails, Mingling in “The Ritz” on the lobby level of Webster Hall
Click here for full schedule day two (Saturday, April 5)

If you are participating Online login starts at 8:30- make sure you have logged into zoom using the same email address that you registered for the conference with.

Full Conference Schedule: [Day 2, Saturday April 5]
TimePresenter(s)Topic
8:00–8:45 AM ESTBREAKFAST Enjoy a nice breakfast, find your seat!
8:45–9:00 AM ESTBen MedleyWelcome, housekeeping, logistics.
9:00–9:10 AM ESTHello from our Regional CommunitiesUndoing aloneness in different languages
9:10–10:00 AM ESTVision Collective PanelTransforming Racialized Trauma: Black belonging in AEDP…read more
10:00–10:30 AM ESTBreakSnacks and soft drinks available on main level and balcony.
10:30–11:30 AM ESTBen MedleyNavigating differences in social experiences in the therapeutic dyad using the Triangle of Social Experience…read more
11:30–12:30 PM ESTEileen RussellWhen Empathy and Authenticity Collide in AEDP…read more
12:30–1:45 PM ESTLunchConnect with a friend, find a companion at the Lunch Buddy table or have some quiet time. Suggestions for Lunch Spots Click here
1:45–2:45 PM ESTKari Kleiser, Mark Green., Emily Bilbao and Liz PerkinsUndoing Aloneness in Intra-relational Interpersonal and Trans Personal Realms with AEDP and Psychedelics… read more
2:45–3:45 PM ESTShigeru Iwakabe16 Session AEDP & the AEDP Research Project: bridging the clinician researcher divide…read more
3:45–4:00 PM ESTBreakSnacks and soft drinks available on main level and balcony.
4:00–5:30 PM ESTDiana Fosha, PhD with Trisha Bell, 
Facilitated by Andrew Joseph
Keynote 2: Tell the Deep I’m New
Freedom and Transformation in Connection…read more
Closing for dayClosing for day
Saturday night Event: Dinner Cruise:
Click here
Visit the bookstore during breaks.
Click here for full schedule day three (Sunday, April 6)
Full Conference Schedule: [Day 3, Sunday April 6]
TimePresenter (s)Title / Topics
8:00- 8:45 am ESTBREAKFASTEnjoy a nice breakfast, find your seat!
8:45– 9:00 am ESTBen MedleyWelcome, housekeeping, logistics.
9:00-10:00 am ESTKari Gleiser and Jason TrowbridgeFeeling in Synch: Core state accelerates integration in patients with dissociative parts…read more
10:00-11:05 am EST1.Jaquie Perman

2.Heather Sanford

3.Kev Kokoska
Three “Shorts”
1. AEDP Reaches out in Zimbabwe…read more

2. Maximizing the Transformational Power of AEDP: Using Groups in the Community Mental Health Setting…read more

3. Responses To Constraint: Relational Prisms in Prisons…read more
11:05 -11:35 am ESTBreakSnacks and soft drinks available on main level and balcony.
11:35 -12:35 pm ESTJerry LamagnaWhen therapy gets stuck: Addressing therapeutic impasses in AEDP treatment…
read more
12:35 -1:35 pm ESTKaren Pando MarsFlavors of Relational Work Across Attachment Patterns…read more
1:35 -2:00 pm ESTDiana FoshaClosing remarks.
THANK YOU!
Click here for details about Saturday Nights Dinner Cruise around Manhattan

Join us for an unforgettable elegant evening on the water with your colleagues!
Reserve a spot now for you and any family member who may have traveled with you. 

Includes a delicious seated Buffet Style Dinner. One bottle of wine per table plus cash bar. Dancing with a DJ and most special of all spectacular views of New York City from the water! Arrive with your party 30 minutes prior to grab your table! 

  • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Meet at Pier 40 (353 West Street, New York, NY 10014)
  • Departure Location: Pier 40 (353 West Street, New York, NY 10014) a 30 minute walk or 15 minute bus ride from the conference venue
  • Boarding Time: 6:30 PM (30 minutes before departure and one hour after the close of the conference day) 
  • Price: $165 per person until March 2nd; $165 March 3rd – March 24th; If there are tickets left after that, they will cost $175 each.
  • Seats are limited so don’t wait!

BUY TICKETS FOR THE SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER CRUISE

📖 Handouts

Click to see Presentations and Handouts

Click here to see the presentation page with the accompanying handouts: 90% of the handouts will be available at least 3 days before the start of the conference.

  • Your Zoom Link will be sent 1 week before (March 28th), and the day before April 4th (April 3rd)
  • Join the conference 10-15 minutes early to resolve any technical issues
  • Make sure you have a reliable Internet connection and a private space for viewing (to protect confidentiality of clinical video included in many presentations).
  • Recording of this training in any form—audio, video, or screen capture—is strictly prohibited.

Recording of this training in any form—audio, video, or screen capture—is strictly prohibited.
A recording: it will take at least a few weeks to becomes available. We will notify you. 

🗺️ Getting to Webster Hall: Maps & Public Transportation

Maps and Guides for Conference Venue, Lodging, and parking

Conference Venue Map: [Google Maps]

Hotel & Lodging Nearby: [expedia]

Public Transportation & Parking Guide: [Park Whiz]

Google Map of NY City recommended spots in the Webster Hall neighborhood: [Google Maps]

Located at 125 Seventh Ave, Webster Hall is easily available by Subway or Bus (or of course New York’s famous yellow taxis, or Uber or Lyft).

App for Public Transportation Options
Check https://moovitapp.com/ for precise public transportation options to and from where you are to Webster Hall: 125 East 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Ave)

Subway: Webster Hall is a 4 minute walk from the 8th St Astor Place station and an 11 minute walk from the 14th St Union Square station. 

Bus: 
The M1, M101, M102, M103 and M2 all stop very near Webster Hall which is on 11th St between 3rd and 4th Avenues.

Parking: Consider using apps like SpotHero or Park Whiz to reserve spots, or check out options like 85 Wanamaker Pl or 60 E 12th St valet garage. Leave plenty of time if you plan to drive in – and don’t forget that congestion pricing (CP) is now in effect and Webster Hall is located in the CP zone, so you will be charged a toll for driving into the neighborhood.

***  Many conference participants are staying at the Moxy Hotel, right across the street from Webster Hall. At last look there are still a few rooms available there – easy walking distance!!  ***

🍽️ Food and Beverage

Click to see about Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks:

Enjoy a hot breakfast with your colleagues – Daily 8:00 – 8:45 AM
There will be lots of goodies to start your day, including (but not limited to)
Tahini yogurt parfaits, seasonal frittatas, seasonal fruit salad, Tortilla Española, assorted mini bagels, muffins and croissants, hot coffee and tea, and more!

Morning Break: Saturday & Sunday
Coffee, tea, water, snacks

75 minute Lunch Break: Friday & Saturday
Friday: 12:00 –1:15 PM | Saturday: 12:30 –1:45 PM

Enjoy lunch in the neighborhood. See below or visit the Conference Resources page here for recommendations.

Looking for a lunch buddy? Stop by the meetup table in the lobby and connect with a colleague over soup or a burger or salad or Mexican or Japanese or … it’s all in close walking distance.

Afternoon Break: Friday & Saturday 
Soft drinks, water, snacks. 

Welcome Reception: Friday Evening 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Appetizers, Cocktails & Mocktails, Mingling in “The Ritz” (the lobby level of Webster Hall) no tickets required.

Saturday Dinner Cruise Around Manhattan: Saturday Evening 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Ticketed separately (learn more here), get to the neraby pier by 6:30 because we take off at 7, catch the sunset at 7:20 and enjoy an evening to remember with friends, dinner, and amazing views.

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a cozy café, or a fine dining experience, we’ve got you covered!

🌟 Great dining Suggestions

Take Out or Eat In – 10 nearby options – there are dozens more!

1 minute walk ~$20
Ready Rooftop Bar – Mexican: tacos, nachos, quesadillas
At the Moxy Hotel – exit Webster Hall and walk directly across 11th street. Restaurant entrance is to
the right of hotel entrance.

2 minute walk ~$20
The Smith – American sandwiches, burgers, eggs, salads
55 3rd Ave just off of 11th St. Exit Webster Hall, turn left; walk 1/2 block to 3rd Ave & 11th St; cross
both11th St and 3rd Ave. The Smith is close to 11th St on 3rd Ave on your left.

3 minute walk ~$15
Shake Shack: “famous” NY Burgers, fries shakes
20 3rd Ave at 9th St. Exit Webster Hall, turn right. walk 1/2 block to 4th Ave & 11th St. Cross 4th Ave
and turn left onto 4th Ave; walk 2 blocks to 9th St. Shake Shack is on your right.

4 minute walk ~$25
Bowery Road – American burgers, salads, full hot meals, small plates
132 4th Ave between 12th & 13th St: Exit Webster Hall, turn right; walk 1/2 block to 4th Ave & 11th St.
Turn right on 4th Ave. Walk 1 1/2 blocks. Bowery Rd is on on your left, across 4th Ave

4 minute walk ~$15
Wonder East Village Food “mall:” Pizza, Mexican, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Greek, and more
10 Stuyvesant St (equivalent to 9 1/2 St) just off 3rd Ave: Exit Webster Hall, turn left; walk 1/2 block to
3rd Ave and 11th St; Turn right on 3rd Ave, walk 2 1/2 blocks, turn left on Stuyvesant St (halfway
between 9th & 8th St across 3rd ave). “Wonder” is 1/3 block down on your right.

5 minute walk ~$15
Dumplings and Dips: Thai Dumplings, noodles, soups including Vegan and Gluten Free
5 St. Marks Pl (equivalent to 8th St) just off 3rd Ave. Exit Webster Hall, turn left; walk 1/2 block to 3rd
Ave and 11th St; turn right on 3rd Ave, walk 3 blocks to St. Marks Place (aka 8th St). Cross 3rd Ave,
D&D is on your left on St Marks Pl – kind of downstairs between stoops.

5 minute walk ~$25
KYURAMEN Union Square Japanese Ramen
210 E 14th St just off 3rd Ave: Exit Webster Hall turn left; walk 1/2 block to 3rd Ave and 11th St; Turn
left on 3rd, walk 3 bocks to 14th St.; turn right on 14th KYU is 1/3 block down on right

7 minute walk ~$15
Streecha – Ukrainian pierogies, stuffed cabbage, sausage, borsch soup
33 E 7th St betw 2nd & 3rd Ave. Exit Webster Hall, turn left; walk 1/2 block to 3rd Ave and 11th St;
turn right, walk 4 blocks to 3rd Ave & 7th St. Turn left on 7th. Streecha is 1/2 block down on your left –
downstairs.

7 minute walk ~$12
B&H Dairy: Kosher borscht, matzoh ball soup, egg dishes, sandwiches, more including Vegan
127 2nd Ave: Exit Webster Hall, turn left; walk 1/2 block to 3rd Ave and 11th St; cross 3rd Ave. Turn
right on 3rd Ave, walk 3 1/2 blocks almost to 7th St. B&H is on your left.

10 minute walk ~$20
Smor: Scandinavian lunch and bakery: crepes, smoked salmon, eggs, salads, sandwiches baked
goods 441 E 12th St: Exit Webster Hall turn left, walk 1/2 block to 3rd Ave and 11th St; cross 3rd Ave. Turn
left on 3rd Ave, walk 1 block to 12th St. Turn right walk 3 long blocks on 12th street, past 1st Ave almost to Avenue A;
Smor is on your left.

Take out only – here are 5 options including markets / groceries; there are dozens more!
Bring your lunch back to Webster to eat, or check out one of these nearby parks (Google for specific directions to and from your take out place)

5 minute walk – Astor Place 4th Ave & 8th St
6 minute walk Stuyvesant Sq. Park 2nd Ave & 15th St
7 minute walk Cooper Triangle: 3rd Ave & 7th St
9 minute walk Union Sq park: 4th Ave & 14th St
11 minute walk Washington Sq. Park: 5th Ave & 6th St

2 minute walk ~ $15
Westside Market: deli, sandwiches, prepared food to go 84 3rd Ave (betw 10th and 11th St). Exit Webster Hall turn left. Walk 1/2 block to 3rd Ave and 11th St; turn left on 3rd Ave, it’s less than a block away close to 10th St. 5 minute walk ~15 … then go sit in Astor Place or Cooper Triangle (Google for directions) Wegmans Grocery and Prepared Foods Market: salads, sandwiches, pizza, sushi, more 770 Broadway (entrance at 8th and Lafayette): Exit Webster Hall, turn right walk 1/2 block to 11th St and 4th Ave. Cross 4th Ave and turn left on 4th. Walk 3 blocks to 8th St – staying on the right (on Lafayette) as 4th ave splits at 9th St. Wegmans entrance is on 8th St & Lafayette.

6 minute walk ~$15 … Then go sit in Stuyvesant Sq Park on 15th St and 2nd Ave.
Lou Yau Kee: Chinese full meal – rice, veggies, protein
124 E. 14th St (betw. 4th & 3rd Ave): Exit Webster Hall, turn right; walk 1/2 block to 4th Ave and 11th
St. Turn right on 4th Ave and walk 3 blocks to 14th St; turn right on 14th St. Lou Yau Lee is block
down on your right.

7 minute walk ~$10
Halal in East Village Food Truck: Halal lunch platters popular w/ cab drivers (aka it’s good)
11th St and 1st Ave: Exit Webster Hall and turn left. Walk 2 1/2 long blocks to 1st Ave and look for the
red food truck on your right just off of 1st Ave.
10 minute walk ~$10

Electric Burrito: Burritos and Bowls
81 St. Marks Pl. close to 1st Ave (St Marks is equivalent to 8th St): Exit Webster Hall and turn left. Turn
right on 3rd Ave and walk 3 blocks to St Marks Pl (aka 8th St); Turn left on St Marks and walk almost 2
full long blocks towards 1st Ave. Electric Burrito is on your left.

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk. Read More

The Ready Rooftop Bar Located in the heart of the East Village at the top of the Moxy East Village The Ready is an all-season rooftop oasis perfect for after-work drinks, weekend revelry and private events. Collegial yet refined, The Ready at Moxy East Village feels like an escape from the New York daily grind. The eclectic décor (string lights, a vine-strewn mural, a bar made of plastic milk crates) and unique food and beverage offerings create a relaxed rooftop experience—like a coveted New York City backyard. The retractable glass walls and roof allow for all-season panoramic views of the East Village and beyond. read more

Moko Discover an intimate Omakase gem in NYC, where every dish is a work of art. Watch our chefs craft each course with precision and passion, using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Join us for an evening of culinary delight and see why we’re one of NYC’s best-kept secrets. Book your reservation now for an unforgettable journey through Japanese cuisine. Read more

Carmines If you’re hoping to experience a Southern Italian family feast in New York’s Times Square, there’s nothing quite like Carmine’s. Located only two short blocks from the Times Square 42nd Street subway station, we’re conveniently accessible from anywhere in the city. Known for our hearty portions of all your favorite Italian dishes, each item is meant to be shared around the table. Once you’ve enjoyed a meal with us, New York’s Madame Tussauds, Ripley’s Believe it or Not! and the biggest Broadway shows are just outside our door…read more

💬 Community & Networking

LIVE ONLINE

How can I connect as an online attendee outside of the conference?

Use the AEDP listserv to find folks and post announcements now through April 7th – send any conference related message to 
clinical-discussion@aedpinstitute.org 

Reach out directly to friends & colleagues to organize watch parties

IN-PERSON

What can I do ahead of time?

  • Use the listserv to find folks and post messages now through April 7th: send any conference-related message to clinical-discussion@aedpinstitute.org
  • Reach out directly to friends & colleagues to set something up
  • Connect with people you have crossed paths with in the past (fellow assistants, training attendees, etc.)

What can I do once I am at the conference?

  • Bulletin Board: Post and share information on an actual white board at Webster Hall (e.g., meet-ups, rides, lunch or dinner dates, group meetings)
  • Group Signs: Pre-made and blank signs will be available during break time and the welcome reception to identify various groups (regional communities, LGBTQ+, affinity groups, etc.)
  • Conference Buttons: At registration, claim your identifying button and/or make your own
  • Lunch Buddies: Meetup at the information table at the beginning of lunch to make a connection.

Will there be social events outside the conference?
Yes! Several opportunities are available:

Breakfast: Every morning 8:00–8:45 at Webster Hall

Dinner Cruise: Saturday, April 5th from 7 pm – 10 pm Tickets: $175 per person (includes dinner, drinks, and entertainment) Buy ticket(s) asap.

Welcome Reception: Friday 5:30 – 7:00, included in your registration.

🎓 Continuing Education (CE) Information

Details

Many of you have asked about Continuing Education (CE) credits for the Conference. Until now, we weren’t sure if we could provide them as the Institute transitions to becoming our own CE provider. Today, we’re happy to share an update:

The AEDP Institute is pleased to offer 11.5 CE credits to eligible U.S. attendees who:

a) Attend, live online or in-person, the 11.5 CE eligible conference presentations (see the conference schedule with CE eligible notations here)
b) Complete an online evaluation for each session.

Eligible license types:
New York: Social Workers, Psychologists
Counselors: All U.S. states except NY
Marriage & Family Therapists:  All U.S. states except MA and NY

For all other states and license types, we are offering up to 11.5 CE credits from any non-conference On-Demand video(s) in our library—free of charge. This offer is available through June 30, 2025 (please complete both the on demand training and CE requirements by then).

⚙️ Technical Support & FAQs

LIVE ONLINE

This is a Zoom Webinar.

Make sure you have a reliable Internet connection and you have a private space for viewing (to protect confidentiality of clinical video included in many presentations).

For any questions, reach out to [admin@aedpinstitute.org].

  • Conference Policies & Code of Conduct: [Insert Link]

For any questions, reach out to [admin@aedpinstitute.org].

Looking forward to learning and growing together!