Final Show Schedule
The Philosophy of Love and Relationships Sat, Oct 25
Explore the enduring dynamics of human connection in an afternoon—where contemporary psychology engages with ancient philosophical wisdom—Saturday, October 25 at 1 pm EDT at The Philosophy of Love and Relationships virtual conference. Registration is free, and includes access to both the live sessions and the full event recording. Donations are welcome, however. We invite you to donate what you feel the conference is worth.
Commencing at 1:00 PM EDT, Kasey Pierce and Scott Waltman PsyD ABPP will introduce the program.
Dr. Liz Gloyn opens with an inquiry into the relevance of Stoicism: Does Seneca’s relationship advice still work in the twenty-first century?
Helen Marie critically assesses the effect of modern therapeutic language: Is the current culture of boundaries damaging the art of connection?
Dr. Jeff Perron, C.Psych provides a psychological lens on behavior: Understanding Schemas in Love and Relationships.
Dr. Kore Glied and Anna White conduct a character study on The Type C Personality.
Following a break at 2:05 PM, the second segment continues at 2:10 PM with sessions on ethics, ancient guidance, and difficult dynamics:
Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD ABPP Waltman will present Stoic Interconnectedness: Kindness and Fairness, exploring how core Stoic principles define our ethical duties within relationships.
Dr, Gregory B. Sadler delves into the rigorous nature of ethical friendship: How Difficult Is It To Find An Aristotelian Friend?
Prof. Mike Fontaine provides Ovid’s perspective on emotional recovery: How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On.
Leah Aguirre addresses a vital subject of safety and recognition: Is This Really Love? Recognizing When You’re in a Coercive, Controlling, and Emotionally Abusive Relationship.
Kasey Pierce presents an exploration of relationship dependency: Fix-ationship: The CB Paradox.
Prof. Armand D'Angour concludes the conference with the Keynote address: An Ancient Guide for Modern Lovers.
The proceedings will conclude with final remarks from the hosts around 3:50 PM EDT.
This run of show is considered final but is subject to change in rare circumstances.
For those unable to attend the live sessions on the day, rest assured a complete recording of all presentations will be made available to every registered participant.
Love and relationships are the threads that define our lives, and this conference is an invitation to examine them with the depth and seriousness they deserve. By bringing together both ancient wisdom and modern psychological rigor, we offer perspectives that are not just academic, but profoundly practical and transformative. We warmly invite you to join this essential conversation, whether live or through the recording, to gain new insights that enrich your understanding of yourself and the people you care about. Register today! We look forward to seeing you there!
