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2026 Annual Lonergan Lecture

Dr. Paul LaChance Horizons and Integrations: Philosophical Reflections on Psychological Multiplicity Annual Lecture 2026 Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD Thurs April 9, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm This lecture will be delivered in English REGISTRATION REQUIRED for on-line participation Internal Family Systems (IFS) is one of today’s fastest-growing approaches in psychotherapy, used from complex trauma treatment to spiritual direction. Its everyday, story-based language makes it easy to teach—and easy to use as self-help. However, the metaphor-heavy style of IFS might also invite vague speculation and may possibly cause harm when therapist and client don’t share clearly defined meanings. This lecture grounds IFS in Fr. Bernard Lonergan’s analysis of interiority, drawing on earlier psychoanalysis and Husserlian genetic phenomenology to clarify inner multiplicity (“parts”) and the dynamics of healing and integration, and reframes multiplicity as local horizons and integration as emergent probability, with observations drawn from clinical practice. Hybrid – Zoom and In-Person Amphitheater Saint Paul University Followed by Wine-and-Cheese Reception Free Admission To inquire by email or request more information: lonergan@ustpaul.ca

Dr. Paul LaChance to Speak at the Annual Lonergan Lecture Series

 
On Thursday April 9th, 2026, from 7:00-9:00pm, the Lonergan Centre at Saint Paul University invites you to our 2026 Annual Lonergan Lecture, online and in-person. 
The Lonergan Centre is thrilled to host Dr. Paul LaChance, distinguished Lonergan scholar, who integrates Lonergan into his practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in psychotherapy.
The lecture will be in English, and all are welcome to a wine-and-cheese reception immediately following.
To register for this free lecture, please click on the poster or scan the QR code in the image.
 
For further details or information please see the attached description of the Lecture and a brief bio for Dr. Paul LaChance.
 
 
If you have any questions please contact lonergan@ustpaul.ca.
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