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 living and try to simplify complex theories whenever I can.

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On this podcast, I sometimes dive into concrete theories and present them in the most concise and clear manner I can muster. Other times, like today, I take you behind the scenes of what I'm reading. Be prepared for an unscripted, chatty episode.

What I read in August 2024:

• Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving: https://amzn.to/4esWJ68 (Amazon affiliate link)

• W. R. D. Fairbairn, Psychoanalytic Studies of the Personality: https://amzn.to/3XQeJkf (Amazon affiliate link)

• Mark Solms, The Neurobiological Underpinnings of Psychoanalytic Theory and Therapy: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00294/full#note21a

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• My video on the neuropsychology of dreams: https://youtu.be/n048WanjScA
• My video on different psychodynamic theories (an overview): https://youtu.be/gbmySNY-8Sw

• My video on Melanie Klein: https://youtu.be/DnT8o1DF0VE

• Thomas H. Ogden, Fear of Breakdown and the Unlived Life (2014)

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Neuroscience and psychoanalysis seem like an odd pair. But they are not - at least to Mark Solms, the founder of Neuropsychoanalysis. In his book "The Hidden Spring", he summarises his fascinating findings on the neuropsychology of dreams and much more. This episode is NOT sponsored!

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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 living and try to simplify complex theories whenever I can.

DISCLAIMER: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. This description contains affiliate links. That means I will receive a small commission at absolutely no extra cost for you if you decide to purchase an item or sign up for a free trial.

Are you a beginning psychodynamic practitioner looking for books to read? Welcome to your new home on the internet. I'm Alina, a German psychoanalyst in training and I love psychodynamic literature. So let me help you finding your next favourite read.

In this podcast episode I reflect on four books I read in July:

• Adam Phillips: Attention-Seeking | Get it here (Amazon Affiliate link)
• Christopher Bollas: The Shadow of the Object | Get it here (Amazon Affiliate link)
• Deborah Luepnitz: Schopenhauer's Porcupines | Get it here (Amazon Affiliate link)
• Mark Solms: The Hidden Spring | Get it here (Amazon Affiliate link)

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Other things mentioned:

• Adam Phillips's essay "Against Self-Criticism": https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v37/n05/adam-phillips/against-self-criticism
• Adam Phillips's essay "On Giving Up": https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v44/n01/adam-phillips/on-giving-up
• The Illusion of Mental Health: https://preview.mailerlite.com/q5s5m2s6c8
• X post about books: https://x.com/utotranslucence/status/1803159784457379971

Who's afraid of Melanie Klein? Well, hopefully not you after this episode. We talk about Melanie Klein's ideas surrounding the life and death instinct, the paranoid-schizoid position, and depressive position.

This is the audio version from the YouTube video, which I recommend watching for helpful graphics here: https://youtu.be/DnT8o1DF0VE

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RESOURCES mentioned Klein's Biography: https://melanie-klein-trust.org.uk/timeline/ Object Relations Theory: https://youtu.be/Qt1bNJR5cp8?si=LQIO23ZC81QOSYU- Psychoanalysis of Dwight Schrute: https://youtu.be/Xjbzbe0ubqU?si=fFxDeioffbWzP3Im Kleinian case study: https://aeon.co/essays/my-dismal-years-in-psychoanalysis-with-melanie-kleins-disciple

LITERATURE Klein, Melanie: "Love, Guilt, and Reparation and other works 1921-1945" Klein, Melanie: "Envy and Gratitude" Segal, Hanna: "Introduction to the Work of Melanie Klein" Mitchell, Stephen A.; Black, Margaret J.: Freud and Beyond. Guntrip, Harry: Psychoanalytic Theory, Therapy, and the Self.

If you're a millennial, you've likely experienced a feeling of being "behind in life" or a "fear of missing out". While most takes on this phenomenon focus on cultural issues ("toxic hustle culture", patriarchy, workaholism), I would like to tentatively explore an underlying topic of self-alienation. This is a work in progress.

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What is psychodynamic psychology? What does it have to offer beyond psychotherapy (and frankly beyond Freud)? This is what today's episode is all about! We'll cover that psychodynamic psychology is (1) a treatment modality, (2) a body of knowledge, aaaand (3) a set of values. So, lemme drop some juicy theories on you while we're at it 💁🏼‍♀️ I hope you enjoy this one 😊

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Resources mentioned:

Nancy McWilliams' article "The Future of Psychoanalysis"

My YouTube video on defenses: https://youtu.be/tiQRJh0HL4E

A.J. Jacobs' honesty experiment: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a26792/honesty0707/

Do we say "subconscious" or "unconscious"? Is there a difference? And is that difference important? Let me introduce you to my psychodynamic pet peeve and help you never sound psychodynamically-naive again.

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Resources mentioned:

- Sigmund Freud: General Psychological Theory: Papers on Metapsychology, Chapter IV: The Unconscious (1915)

- Sigmund Freud: The Question of Lay Analysis (1926)

FACT. Dwight Schrute is our favourite The Office character. FACT. His favourite would be Michael Scott. FACT. He would never enter psychotherapy.... but today, we'll pretend he does 🤓

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