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Remembering Jeremy Safran: continuing the conversation.

Ali Shames-Dawson¹, Adrienne Harris²

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Summary

This special issue honors Jeremy D. Safran’s legacy through contributions on pedagogy, psychotherapy integration, and spirituality in psychoanalysis. His work continues to influence clinical practice and scholarship, emphasizing relational commitments.

Keywords:

Agency Jeremy Safran Psychoanalysis and Buddhism Relational psychoanalysis Rupture and repair Sandor Ferenczi clinical training psychotherapy integration

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Psychology
Psychoanalysis
Psychotherapy

Background:

This special issue is dedicated to the work and legacy of Jeremy D. Safran.
It stems from the Jeremy Safran Memorial Conference held on April 2nd, 2023.
The issue features contributions from various professionals, including leaders, former students, and early-career researchers.

Observation:

The contributions explore and develop central ideas from Safran's work.
Contributors reflect on Safran's impact on their clinical work and academic scholarship.
Thematic areas include pedagogy, psychotherapy integration, and the intersection of Buddhism, spirituality, and psychoanalysis.

Findings:

The collected works demonstrate an engagement with Safran's core theoretical and clinical concepts.
There is a shared emphasis on the deeply relational aspects of psychoanalytic work.
The issue highlights the diverse applications and ongoing relevance of Safran's contributions.

Implications:

This collection serves as a tribute to Safran's significant influence on the field.
It provides insights into the continued development of his ideas in contemporary practice and research.
The issue underscores the enduring importance of relational commitments in psychotherapy and psychoanalytic scholarship.