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On teaching psychoanalysis.

Thomas H Ogden

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |August 1, 2006
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores teaching psychoanalysis as an art form, emphasizing collective dreaming and literary analysis to foster new thinking in psychoanalytic theory and practice. It highlights the importance of

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalysis
    • Psychoanalytic Education
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Psychoanalytic training requires innovative pedagogical approaches.
    • Effective teaching of psychoanalysis mirrors the art of psychoanalytic practice itself.
    • Developing new forms of thinking and dreaming is crucial for both theory and clinical application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline effective methods for teaching psychoanalysis.
    • To enhance psychoanalytic trainees' capacity for theoretical and clinical insight.
    • To foster a dynamic learning environment that encourages novel thought processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Line-by-line reading of analytic texts in seminars.
    • Utilizing clinical case presentations as collective dreaming experiences.
    • Incorporating poetry and fiction to refine language awareness.
    • Encouraging 'unlearning' to overcome preconceived notions.

    Main Results:

    • Seminar discussions facilitate deeper understanding of psychoanalytic texts and writing processes.
    • Collective dreaming enhances the exploration of complex clinical material.
    • Literary analysis sharpens sensitivity to linguistic nuances in psychoanalytic work.
    • Trainees develop greater openness to new analytic perspectives.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychoanalytic teaching is an art that cultivates fresh thinking and dreaming.
    • Specific methods, including text analysis, collective dreaming, and literary engagement, are effective.
    • The process involves a willingness to 'forget' prior knowledge to embrace new insights.

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