Four Lineages of Psychoanalysis (2): Object Relations Theory, Self Psychology, and the Two Pillars of ICD-11

Series: "Map of Personality Disorders" #29Key Points of This IssueObject relations theory places "relationships" at the ...
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Key points Ronald Fairbairn is the father of object relations theory. Fairbairn's work bridged the theoretical divide between Freud's Oedipal framework and Bowlby's attachment theory. A new collection ...
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Psychoanalytic Object Relations Through Song

When teaching psychoanalytic principles as a professor, I like bringing in relatable cultural examples to highlight theory. One of them is the 2003 John Mayer song, "Daughters" (released on his ...

Four Lineages of Psychoanalysis (1): Drive Theory and Ego Psychology

Series: "Map of Personality Disorders" #28Key Points of This IssuePsychoanalysis has understood personality through four ...