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  • Psychoanalysis
  • Decolonial Theory
  • Psychotherapy

Background:

  • The 14th International Sándor Ferenczi Conference focused on the enduring relevance of Ferenczi's work.
  • Traditional psychoanalytic theory construction carries a colonial legacy.
  • There is a need for psychoanalytic approaches that are attuned to contemporary issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To capture the spirit of the 14th International Sándor Ferenczi Conference.
  • To re-evaluate Sándor Ferenczi's concepts beyond uncritical adherence.
  • To introduce decoloniality as a critical lens for psychoanalysis.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Ferenczi's ideas.
  • Critique of the colonial underpinnings of psychoanalytic theory.
  • Exploration of decoloniality in psychoanalytic practice.

Main Results:

  • Ferenczi's openness to theoretical and relational 'mixture and impurity' is highlighted.
  • The colonial legacy within psychoanalysis is critically examined.
  • Decoloniality offers a framework for a more relevant psychoanalytic practice.

Conclusions:

  • Ferenczi's work can inform a psychoanalysis that acknowledges contemporary complexities.
  • A decolonial approach enriches psychoanalytic theory and practice.
  • Moving beyond rigid adherence to foundational concepts allows for a more adaptable and relevant psychoanalysis.