This is an introduction to Anna Freud's concept of the Identification with the Aggressor (from her book The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defence).

For more book recommendations and deep-dives into psychodynamic theory join my newsletter 💌 → https://psychodynamicpsychology.com/newsletterCORRECTION at 08:25: the term Anna Freud uses is not "acting out (=Ausagieren) aggression" but "abreaction (=Abreagieren) in the transference" in psychotherapy! I made a mistake.📖 Resources mentioned (Amazon affiliate link)Link to study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255419693_Does_Venting_Anger_Feed_or_Extinguish_the_Flame_Catharsis_Rumination_Distraction_Anger_and_Aggressive_RespondingThe Ego and Mechanisms of Defense: https://amzn.to/4lhgctETIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction03:06 What is Identification with the Aggressor?05:41 "Prophylactic" Aggression06:55 Helpful vs. Unhelpful08:57 Back to the Study...I'm Alina, a German psychoanalyst in training. I share what I read and learn online to make psychodynamic theory more accessible.DISCLAIMER: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. This description contains affiliate links. That means I will receive a small commission at absolutely no extra cost for you if you decide to purchase an item or sign up for a free trial.

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I'm Alina, a German psychoanalyst in training. On this channel, I introduce you to psychodynamic theory and help you find your next favourite book ;)

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00:39 My Karen Horney Workshop

01:14 Book #1

04:36 Book #2

06:42 Book #3

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Psychoanalysis is full of weird ideas, some are weird in a good way and some... well... see for yourself. In this video I take you along as I browse through Salman Akhtar's masterpiece the "Comprehensive Dictionary of Psychoanalysis" and *ramble* through how I discover and study three random new concepts as a psychoanalyst in training.

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Otto Fenichel: The Economic Function of Screen Memories (1927)

Kata Levy: The Eternal Dilettante (1948)

Sigmund Freud: The Taboo of Virginity (1918)

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00:00 Introduction

01:41 Screen Hunger - Otto Fenichel

09:11 Eternal Dilettante - Kata Levy

14:43 Narcissism of Minor Differences - Sigmund Freud

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If I could only recommend one book to every psychodynamic psychotherapist (in training), this would be it: Psychoanalytic Diagnosis - Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Process by Nancy McWilliams. It’s a masterpiece that you shouldn’t miss in your own library to improve your clinical knowledge and practice.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 My favourite psychodynamic book 00:51 Why (psychoanalytic) diagnosis matters 04:22 Content of the book 09:19 Personality types aka my favourite part 11:40 Limits

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In this ongoing series of “What I Read” I hope to help you find interesting new books to discover (and at least sometimes understand) the great minds and ideas of psychoanalysis. Here is what I read in December 2024 as a psychoanalyst in training. 💌 NEWSLETTER: Get my Psychodynamic Library → https://psychodynamicpsychology.com/newsletter 🤳 INSTAGRAM: Casual updates → https://instagram.com/psychodynamicpsychology 📚 Books mentioned (Amazon affiliate links): Karen Horney, New Ways in Psychoanalysis: https://amzn.to/470yo55 Karen Horney, Final Lectures: https://amzn.to/49rektU Andrew Morrison, Essential Papers on Narcissism: https://amzn.to/4fz2Upk Heinz Kohut, The Restoration of the Self: https://amzn.to/3WRbKsc TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Overview 01:28 Karen Horney, New Ways in Psychoanalysis 05:01 Thomas Ogden, Reading Loewald: Oedipus Reconceived 06:07 Karen Horney, Final Lectures 08:23 What’s next DISCLAIMER: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. This description contains affiliate links. That means I will receive a small commission at absolutely no extra cost for you if you decide to purchase an item or sign up for a free trial.

Here are my favourite psychodynamic books and articles out of 4200+ pages I read in 2024 (as a psychoanalyst in training). Each of them allowed me to dive into another great mind, theory, or contribution of psychoanalysis.

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"Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide" by Nancy McWilliams: https://amzn.to/4ccruul

"The Hidden Spring" by Mark Solms: https://amzn.to/3SB7tqg

"The Neuroscientific Underpinnings of Psychoanalysis" by Mark Solms: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00294/full

"The Shadow of the Object" by Christopher Bollas: https://amzn.to/3T13N1B

"Psychoanalytic Studies of the Personality" by W. R. D. Fairbairn: https://amzn.to/3ywLKJp

"Why Read Fairbairn?" by Thomas Ogden "New Ways in Psychoanalysis" by Karen Horney: https://amzn.to/470yo55

"A Mind of Her Own: The Life of Karen Horney" by Susan Quinn: https://amzn.to/3XOMuSO

"Triangulierung" Jürgen Grieser: https://amzn.to/3YzPwwq

"Schopenhauer’s Porcupines: Intimacy and Its Dilemmas" by Deborah Luepnitz: https://amzn.to/3yqDlHw TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

02:03 Nancy McWilliams, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: A Practitioner's Guide

04:16 Mark Solms, The Hidden Spring

06:53 Mark Solms, The Neuroscientific Underpinnings of Psychoanalysis

07:46 Christopher Bollas, The Shadow of the Object

10:29 W. R. D. Fairbairn, Psychoanalytic Studies of the Personality

13:08 Thomas Ogden, Why Read Fairbairn?

13:50 Susan Quinn, A Mind of Her Own: The Life of Karen Horney

15:33 Karen Horney, New Ways in Psychoanalysis

17:38 Jürgen Grieser, Triangulierung

19:52 Deborah Luepnitz, Schopenhauer’s Porcupines: Intimacy and Its Dilemmas

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This is another rambly (video) podcast episode, where I share 5 niche psychodynamic/psychoanalytic articles and books I read in the last two months. In case you look to discover what to read next as a psychodynamic psychotherapist in traning, this might be interesting for you. Thematically they ranged from the Oedipus complex, to Fairbairn, solid introductions into psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and lots of Karen Horney.

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Articles and books mentioned (affiliate links): "The Waning of the Oedipus Complex" by Hans W. Loewald "Why Read Fairbairn?" by Thomas Ogden "Introduction to the Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy" by Alessandra Lemma → https://amzn.to/3X7WPci "Feminine Psychology" by Karen Horney → https://amzn.to/3WUA9xj "A Mind of Her Own: The Life of Karen Horney" by Susan Quinn → https://amzn.to/3XOMuSO

If you're new here: Hi! My name is Alina, I'm a German psychoanalyst in training. I dive into psychodynamic books for a living and hope to make the great psychodynamic thinkers more accessible.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:58 "The Waning of the Oedipus Complex" by Hans W. Loewald 06:02 "Why Read Fairbairn?" by Thomas Ogden 08:25 "Introduction to the Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy" by Alessandra Lemma 13:10 "Feminine Psychology" by Karen Horney 15:57 "A Mind of Her Own: The Life of Karen Horney" by Susan Quinn

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As a (beginning) psychodynamic practitioner, you know you should read more. But where to start and what is worth your time? Maybe I can help.

If you're new here: Hi! My name is Alina, I'm a German psychologist and psychoanalyst in training. I dive into psychodynamic books for a living and try to simplify complex theories whenever I can.

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On this podcast, I sometimes dive into concrete theories and present them in the most concise and clear manner I can muster. Other times, like today, I take you behind the scenes of what I'm reading. Be prepared for an unscripted, chatty episode.

What I read in August 2024:

• Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving: https://amzn.to/4esWJ68 (Amazon affiliate link)

• W. R. D. Fairbairn, Psychoanalytic Studies of the Personality: https://amzn.to/3XQeJkf (Amazon affiliate link)

• Mark Solms, The Neurobiological Underpinnings of Psychoanalytic Theory and Therapy: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/behavioral-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00294/full#note21a

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• My video on the neuropsychology of dreams: https://youtu.be/n048WanjScA
• My video on different psychodynamic theories (an overview): https://youtu.be/gbmySNY-8Sw

• My video on Melanie Klein: https://youtu.be/DnT8o1DF0VE

• Thomas H. Ogden, Fear of Breakdown and the Unlived Life (2014)

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