Unspoken Births: Psychoanalytic Encounters with Obstetric Violence and Reproductive Trauma
Reflections on Psychoanalytic Approaches to Reproductive Trauma Author’s Note:This post draws on published psychoanalytic theory and general clinical reflections. It does not reference specific cases,...
Holding the Future: Psychoanalytic Perinatal Work in Fragile Contexts
Reflections on Supporting Early Relationships in Challenging Environments Introduction In many low-resource and fragile contexts—characterized by poverty, displacement, conflict, or social upheaval—the perinatal period (pregnancy,...
Flesh and Fantasy: Unconscious Conflicts and the Sexual Body
Introduction The human body is not only biological but also psychic, symbolic, and relational. This complexity is especially evident in sexuality, where desire, prohibition, fantasy,...
Between the Mirror and the Mask: Psychoanalysis in China’s Cultural Crossroads
Introduction The journey of psychoanalysis into China is a compelling story of cultural translation, fascination, and occasional dissonance. Imported from the West, psychoanalysis offers a...
Unwomaned: Psychoanalytic Reflections on the Dehumanization of Women in Chaotic Times
Introduction In times of war, displacement, sociopolitical collapse, and cultural repression, women are often among the first to lose their symbolic presence in society. They...
Conceiving Desire: The Psychoanalytic Complexities of Medically Assisted Reproduction
Introduction Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR) occupies a complex intersection of science, desire, and identity. For many women, MAR represents more than a technological procedure; it...
Between Flesh and Circuit: Navigating Technosubjectivities in Contemporary Psychoanalysis
Introduction As technology increasingly infiltrates every dimension of our lives, from virtual avatars to AI-powered robots, psychoanalysis faces novel challenges and opportunities. The boundaries between...
Holding Together: Couples and Families as Lifelines in Times of Turmoil
Introduction In an era marked by social upheaval, migration, political unrest, and collective trauma, couples and families emerge as vital anchors—offering containment, identity, and resilience....
Shadows and Cravings: Unraveling the Psychoanalytic Roots of Modern Addictions
Introduction Addictions today stretch far beyond substances—encompassing digital screens, social media, consumerism, and compulsive behaviors that dominate modern life. These behaviors often serve as attempts...
From Peace Dreams to Power Games: The Lost Language of Love in a World at War
Introduction The iconic slogan “Make Love, Not War” once symbolized a hopeful countercultural movement—a plea for connection, tenderness, and a rejection of violence. Yet, decades...