Work, Love, and Play: Why Investing in Psychoanalysis Is Investing in Your Life
“Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness.” – Sigmund Freud To Freud’s classic duo—work and love—many contemporary psychoanalysts have added a third: play....
Smiling Daggers: The Hidden Fury Behind Passive-Aggressive Behavior
In the theater of human behavior, not all aggression screams. Some of it whispers behind smiles, disguised as forgetfulness, subtle digs, or the slow death...
The Holy Father Complex: A Psychoanalytic Look at the Papal Persona
Divine Authority and Human Projection: Unveiling the Pope Through the Psychoanalytic Lens The Pope—pontiff, pastor, sovereign, and spiritual symbol—is a figure whose image transcends religious...
Polishing Mirrors: The Unseen Wounds Behind Perfectionism
What Lies Behind Perfectionism? A Psychoanalytic Dive Beneath the Shine Perfectionism often masquerades as ambition, discipline, or even self-respect. On the surface, it gleams with...
Stuck in the Mirror: The Psychoanalytic Journey from External Validation to Inner Freedom
Imagine standing in front of a mirror, endlessly adjusting your appearance, constantly searching for the perfect angle, the most flattering light. You try to see...
Sadomasochism and the Destruction of Reality: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel’s The Perversions
Sadomasochism has long been a subject of intrigue within the psychoanalytic community, and in The Perversions, Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel offers a profound analysis of this complex...
Exploring the Concept of Broken Structures in Psychoanalysis: A Deep Dive into Salman Akhtar’s Work
In the intricate world of psychoanalysis, few concepts resonate more profoundly with the nuances of human suffering and resilience than the idea of “broken structures.”...
The Integrated Self in a Political World: Navigating Identity, Society, and the Unconscious
In today’s increasingly polarized world, political identities often feel like they define us. From ideological divisions to social movements, people are constantly aligning themselves with...
The Rightist Psyche: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Ideology, Authority, and Identity
The rightist political ideology is often associated with traditionalism, individualism, nationalistic pride, and resistance to societal change. While the right encompasses a wide range of...
The Leftist Psyche: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Ideology and Identity
The leftist political ideology, with its commitment to social justice, equality, and progressive reform, often sparks intense debates and impassioned discussions. Yet, beyond the public...