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  • Introductory Lectures

    £290.00

    Categories: Beginner courses, Individual Courses Tag: Introductory
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    Description

    This Introductory Lectures in Psychoanalysis course at the Institute of Psychoanalysis will introduce Sigmund Freud’s core ideas and that of his followers within the British Psychoanalytical Society. It is a comprehensive yet accessible overview of psychoanalytic ideas – perfect for those without any prior knowledge.

    Learning Objectives

    • Learn about the origins of Psychoanalysis.
    • Understand the key concepts of Psychoanalytic theory.
    • Discover how Psychoanalytic ideas can be applied broadly, beyond clinical practice

    Course Materials

    This course consists of:

    • 14 recorded lectures, with subtitles
    • 14 transcripts of the lectures
    • 19 PDF readings included

    Completing this course will give you a certificate.

    Course Syllabus

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    Part 1 - Freud and his Theories
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    Lecture 2 – Freud’s Models of the Mind 1 Topic
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    Lecture 3 – Sexuality 1 Topic
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    Lecture 4 – Narcissism 1 Topic
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    Lecture 5 – Dreams 1 Topic
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    Lecture 6 – Defence Mechanisms 1 Topic
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    Lecture 7 – Transference and Countertransference 1 Topic
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    Lecture 8 – The Analytic Setting 1 Topic
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    Part 2 - Further Developments in British Psychoanalysis
    Lecture 1 – Psychic Development 1 Topic
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    Lecture 2 – Anna Freud 1 Topic
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    Lecture 3 – Melanie Klein 1 Topic
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    Lecture 4 – Donald Winnicott 1 Topic
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    Lecture 5 – Wilfred Bion 1 Topic
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    Lecture 6 – Research 1 Topic
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    Course Duration

    Access to this course lasts for 6 months from purchase.

    Entry Requirements

    This course has been designed for people with no previous knowledge of Psychoanalysis. It is open to everyone, with no entry requirements at all.

    This course is appropriate for:

    • Undergraduate students of any discipline
    • Anyone with an interest in Psychoanalysis

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