COCAP and Critical Issues in the Development of Children and Adolescents in Conflict Zones: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
Introduction The Children of Conflict and Post-Conflict Areas Program (COCAP) addresses the complex and often devastating impact of war, migration, and social upheaval on the...
The Silent Suffering of International Students
They arrive with ambition, resilience, and often a quiet sense of pride. International students are among the most courageous members of the global academic community....
Understanding Eating Disorders Beyond Behavior
Much of the public discourse around eating disorders focuses on behavior: restricting, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise. While these actions are visible and often distressing, they...
The Body as Mirror: A Psychoanalytic View on Body Image
In a culture that prizes appearance, optimization, and self-control, our relationship with the body is rarely neutral. For many, body image is not merely about...
Why High-Achievers Struggle with Food: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
In a culture that celebrates perfection, control, and productivity, high achievement is often seen as the ultimate success. Yet, beneath the polished surface of many...
The Battle of the Unfinished Plate and the Overstuffed Pantry: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Food Consumption and the Fear of Wasting
Food waste and overconsumption are two paradoxical behaviors that plague modern society. On one hand, there are those who habitually purchase excessive amounts of food,...
Anorexia Nervosa und Bulimie in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis: Verantwortung, Kooperation und therapeutische Grenzen
Essstörungen wie Anorexia nervosa und Bulimia nervosa stellen in der psychotherapeutischen Praxis besondere Herausforderungen dar. Insbesondere für Therapeut:innen in privater Niederlassung ist es wichtig, ihre...
The Silent Storm: Unpacking the Psychological Links Between High Blood Pressure, Obesity, and Eating Disorders
High blood pressure, obesity, and eating disorders—three seemingly disparate health issues—are often treated separately in medical contexts. However, when examined through a psychological lens, the...
Diarrhea of the Mind: The Psychoanalytic Exploration of Binge Eating, Obesity, and the Lack of Containment
Binge eating disorder (BED) and obesity are often portrayed simply as problems of willpower or lack of discipline. However, from a psychoanalytic perspective, these issues...
The Hollow Hour: On Doing, Being, and the Fear of Nothing
“I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole.” — Carl Jung “I do things just to do them—because inside, I...