R.S.I. (Seminar XXII), Episode 7

Here’s the second installment on THE SYMPTOM in our podcast series on SXXII. It’s titled “Symptom as Woman.” Note the diagrammatic tweak below that this shift from ellipsis to Woman allows us to make. And if you’d prefer to watch the video recording of this lecture, just head to ...  Show more

Here’s the first of two episodes on THE SYMPTOM in our SXXII podcast. This one’s titled “Symptom as Ellipsis.” And note the shift in diagrams at this point in the series — again with the addition of a certain hungry fish! Head to our YouTube channel if you’d like to watch it swim ...  Show more

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the ideas, context, and legacy of psychoanalysis, the often-controversial origin point for modern therapy. They discuss psychoanalysis’ early history and key concepts like the unconscious mind, repression, inner conflict, and transference. Alongside t ...  Show more

Introduction

Given the choice, who wouldn't increase the balance in their bank account, switch into a fit and healthy body, find themselves in a meaningful career, and cultivate happiness and love in their relationships? These are pref ...

An introduction to the psychological study of personality, beginning with a definition of what is and is not personality and a brief history of the development of the field from Freud and Jung through the Myers-Briggs Indicator and the modern trait theories. I then discuss the Bi ...  Show more

As a (beginning) psychodynamic practitioner, you know you should read more. But where to start and what is worth your time? Maybe I can help. If you're new here: Hi! My name is Alina, I'm a German psychologist and psychoanalyst in training. I dive into psychodynamic books for a l ...  Show more