Psychoanalytic Thinking with Dr Don Carveth

In this lecture, the fifth in the 2016 Kleinian series, Dr Carveth dives in-depth into Klein's depressive (or reparative) position, depressive anxiety as 'concern', depressive vs persecutory guilt, and manic defences. Delivered to the HamAva Institute, Tehran, Iran.

In this lecture, the fourth in the 2016 Kleinian series, Dr Carveth dives in-depth into Klein's paranoid-schizoid position, the pathology of the paranoid-schizoid position, envy, and attacks on linking. Delivered to the HamAva Institute, Tehran, Iran.

In this lecture, the third in the 2016 Kleinian series, Dr Carveth discusses Klein's paranoid-schizoid and depressive positions, a dialectical version of Kleinian theory, defences as phantasies, grief over what we are doing to mother's body (Mother Nature), and an account of Ridley Scott's "Alien" using a psychoanalytic lens. Delivered to the HamAva Institute, Tehran, Iran.

In this lecture, the second in the 2016 Kleinian series, Dr Carveth discusses Klein's "Our Adult World and its Roots in Infancy" (1959). Notable is the fact that in this paper, published the year before Klein died in 1960, there is no mention whatever of the death instinct. Also notable is her constant emphasis upon the important role of the real mother, thus giving the lie to the widespread myth that Klein ignored the real environment and the real mother. Delivered to the HamAva Institute, Tehran, Iran.

In this lecture, the first in the 2016 Kleinian series, Dr Carveth introduces Kleinian psychoanalytic theory. Delivered to the HamAva Institute, Tehran, Iran. Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Contact Aodhán at [email protected].

In this lecture, the sixth and final in the 2015 Freud and Beyond series, Dr Carveth introduces Heinz Kohut work, discussing the evolution of Self Psychology, the evolution of the Self-Object, and the Disruption-Repair cycle.

In this lecture, the fifth in the 2015 Freud and Beyond series, Dr Carveth discusses the tragic and romantic in psychoanalysis.

In this lecture, the fourth in the 2015 Freud and Beyond series, Dr Carveth discusses mind-body dualism, centring around Donald Winnicott's transitional area. We need breaks from reality. Winnicott believed the transitional area is where religion, art, and play are rooted.

In this lecture, the third in the 2015 Freud and Beyond series, Dr Carveth discusses Freud's seduction theory. Don then introduces Sandor Ferenczi, detailing his influence on Ronald Fairbairn, Melanie Klien, Donald Winnicott, and John Bowlby.

In this lecture, the second in the 2015 Freud and Beyond series, Dr Carveth dives into Freud's dream theory in clinical practice and methods of distinguishing between the causes and meaning of dreams.

In this lecture, the first in the 2015 Freud and Beyond series, Dr Carveth discusses Kleinian and Freudian defence mechanisms before moving onto Freud's oedipal orientation toward the psyche.

Welcome to Psychoanalytic Thinking, where we explore psychoanalytic thought from inception up through to modernity. Join distinguished professor and 40-year veteran psychoanalyst Dr Don Carveth for engaging lectures on psychoanalysis. Known for his clear communication style, Don's grasp of the literature comes through in the thought-provoking opinions he provides. This podcast will facilitate a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Donald L Carveth, PhD, RP, FIPA is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Social & Political Thought at York University in Toronto. He is a training and supervising analyst in the Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis, past Director of the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis, and past Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Psychoanalysis/Revue Canadienne de Psychanalyse.