The article discusses the intersection of psychoanalysis and socialist politics, exploring the historical relationship between the two and the challenges faced in balancing political commitments with psychoanalytic work. It delves into the early aspirations of psychoanalysis to be accessible to all through free clinics. It discusses how this vision was briefly realized before being overshadowed by conservative strands of psychoanalysis. The article introduces the Red Clinic, a contemporary initiative formed by anti-capitalist clinicians aiming to provide accessible psychotherapy while intertwining personal struggles with political realities. This article offers a glimpse into the clinic’s vision, challenges, and global outreach efforts.
Continue reading “Assistance for the Mind. Remembering and Rebuilding Radical Praxis in The Clinic by Jaice Sara Titus “What is Trauma? A PPS 30th Anniversary Themed Discussion
What is trauma? When and how are traumatic experiences formed? How does trauma manifest in individuals and across societies? How can trauma be addressed, acknowledged or responded to? Join us for this fascinating discussion on Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00 – 15:00 GMT
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Tuesday 30 January 2024, 5.30pm University of Essex, Colchester Campus
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Join the International Consortium of Critical Theory Programs for a virtual event in a series of interventions organized by the Critical South book series. Spheres of Insurrection: Notes on Decolonizing the Unconscious by Suely Rolnik, a conversation with Suely Rolnik (Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo), Ramsey McGlazer (UC Berkeley), and Raluca Soreanu (University of Essex).
Continue reading “Conversation on ‘Spheres of Insurrection: Notes on Decolonizing the Unconscious’. Suely Rolnik, Ramsey McGlazer and Raluca Soreanu. 15th December 2023, online “‘Michael Balint and his World: The Budapest Years’: New Edited Collection by Raluca Soreanu, Judit Szekacs-Weisz and Ivan Ward
In December 2024, this edited collection is published by Routledge, in the History of Psychoanalysis Series, directed by Peter L. Rudnytsky.
Continue reading “‘Michael Balint and his World: The Budapest Years’: New Edited Collection by Raluca Soreanu, Judit Szekacs-Weisz and Ivan Ward “‘Money and Psychoanalysis: Economies of Care’: Reflections on the Conference
Ana Tomcic, Postdoctoral Researcher in History, discusses the FREEPSY conference held in October 2023, at The Freud Museum London and online.
Continue reading “‘Money and Psychoanalysis: Economies of Care’: Reflections on the Conference “A Commentary on the Conference ‘Money and Psychoanalysis: Economies of Care’
Barry Watt, Co-Director and Senior Psychotherapist at the Psychosis Therapy Project, London, reflects on the FREEPSY conference held at The Freud Museum London & online on October 13-14, 2023.
Continue reading “ A Commentary on the Conference ‘Money and Psychoanalysis: Economies of Care’ “SIPP Conference 2023: Limits, Frontiers, Rims and Borders. 21-23 September 2023, University of Nicosia, Cyprus.
This summer, our FREEPSY researchers, Prof Raluca Soreanu and Dr Ana Minozzo took part in the International Society of Psychoanalysis and Philosophy (SIPP-ISPP) conference which took place in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Continue reading “ SIPP Conference 2023: Limits, Frontiers, Rims and Borders. 21-23 September 2023, University of Nicosia, Cyprus. “‘Translucent Walls’ at the International Conference on Art and Health 10th November 2023, MAAT Museum, Lisbon, Portugal
Artist Researcher Ana Čvorović and PhD Researcher Julianna Pusztai are showcasing their collaboration at the International Conference on Art and Health in Lisbon, Portugal, scheduled for 10th November 2023.
Continue reading “‘Translucent Walls’ at the International Conference on Art and Health 10th November 2023, MAAT Museum, Lisbon, Portugal“Midlands Conference In Critical Thought. 5-6th April 2024. Call for Papers, deadline 6th December 2023
We are delighted to invite you to join our collective stream on the theme of “Mental Health Commons: Fantasy, Utopia and Infrastructure”, which will be a part of the upcoming Midlands Conference of Critical Thought being held at Nottingham Trent University on April 4th and 5th 2024.
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