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Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch

Harvey Schwartz MD
Psychoanalysis
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Depth Psychotherapy
Women's Sexuality
Psychoanalytic Companioning
Trauma
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Collective Experience
Mental Health
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Anorexia Nervosa
Death
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The Unobtrusive Relational Analyst
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Therapeutic Relationship
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Psychoanalysis applied outside the office.

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"All my writing before this has been poetry, and over the years in my books of poems I found the lines kept getting longer. I think the move towards prose had me working on this journal form, which I've not done. Many people write their journals thei... more

"This came from an experience with a patient. It was early in my analytic training, and I was working with a supervisor who I really admired, and worked with her for a number of years. She was post-Kleinian, and was great at interpretation, formulati... more

"[A couple state of mind] is the capacity to be subjectively involved with both individuals, but then importantly, to be able to step back, find a third position, and try to understand what the couple are creating together. Although it's kind of obvi... more

"To come back to this idea of 'groaning' - I really like it because I think it's a good description of the work we do, but particularly because it refers to Antonio Ferro's concept of the absorbency of the frame, which I think is another way of refer... more

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Recent Guests

Pamela Polizzi
Advanced candidate in psychoanalysis at the Contemporary Freudian Society in New York City
Contemporary Freudian Society, New York
Episode: A Candidate Engages Patients Who are 'Difficult to Reach' with Pamela Polizzi, LCSW (New York)
Mary Morgan
Psychoanalyst, couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and writer.
British Psychoanalytical Society
Episode: An Analyst's 'Couple State of Mind' with Mary Morgan, (London)
Allannah Furlong
A psychoanalyst based in Montreal, author of Putting the Psychoanalytic Frame to Work.
Episode: When the Analytic Frame 'Groans' with Allannah Furlong, PhD (Montreal)
Dana Amir
Winner of the Sigourney Award and psychoanalyst specializing in trauma and language.
Israeli Psychoanalytic Society
Episode: The Syntax of Trauma: Parasitic Language, Metaphor and Metonymy with Dana Amir, PhD (Haifa, Israel)
Rodrigo Sanchez Escandon
Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, author of 'Contemporary Developments in Supportive Therapy, Principles and Practice'
British Psychoanalytic Association
Episode: The Unique Characteristics of Supportive Therapy with Rodrigo Sanchez Escandon (Leeds, England)
Paul Marcus
Author and psychoanalyst focused on the intersection of psychoanalysis and wisdom literature
Episode: On Transience and the Cycle of Time: Freud and Ecclesiastes with Paul Marcus, PhD (Great Neck, New York)
Joan Peters
Professor emeritus of literature and writing, discussing her memoir of psychoanalysis
California State University
Episode: A Memoir of Transformation: a patient examines two analyses at two stages of life with Joan Peters, PhD (Ojai, California)
Dr. Heribert Blass
President of the International Psychoanalytic Association, Training analyst for adults, children, and adolescents, Member of the German Psychoanalytic Association
International Psychoanalytic Association
Episode: When We Feel Provoked by the Politics of Our Patients with Heribert Blass, Dr. Med. (MD) (Dusseldorf, Germany)
Andy Cohen
Psychoanalyst with the South African Psychoanalytical Society and editor of the book "Parenting Psychoanalyzed, Letters to a Parent."
South African Psychoanalytical Society
Episode: Analysts' Reflections on Their Parenting with Andy Cohen (Johannesburg)

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Harvey Schwartz
Host of Psychoanalysis On and Off the Couch; frequently associated with IPA-related programming and academic psychoanalysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 444 ratings
  • Exceptional.

    As someone aspiring to be an analyst one day, I adore this podcast, and have in fact bought a couple of the books mentioned.

    What I enjoy most is the relaxed approach to talking about what can otherwise be complicated subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ishimoi
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I have really enjoyed the breadth of topics and thoughtful interviews. I often listen to podcasts while I walk my dog and I’ve enjoyed getting reacquainted with ideas and terminology that I’ve missed. It’s very accessible and my book list is growing from these interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baltimore532
    United States5 months ago
  • Harvey

    I find comfort from this podcast it’s really great tool and one I find helps me reflect thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Engaging and Idea-Affirming

    This podcast brings together a diverse group of thinkers around a central topic of concern. I recently enjoyed Schwartz’s 2019 interview of Tracy Morgan and Anna Fishzon regarding their own podcast on books by psychoanalysts. The conversation touched points of interest such as the tension between theory and practical application in psychoanalysis as well as the devotion to preserve insight into the unconscious mind in the face of societal attack or disregard. I found myself quite entranced with... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marjorie Ellie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Rubber meeting the road

    Finally.

    I’ve been looking for just such a podcast where the rubber meets the road (psychoanalysis meets the nuanced struggles of our time.)

    These conversations are priceless. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niki Cov fine artist
    United Statesa year ago

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An Analyst's 'Couple State of Mind' with Mary Morgan, (London)
Q: Do you see that as fundamentally different than the individual analytic state of mind, self-reflective capacity that we're familiar with from individual work?
Mary Morgan believes it's a version of the individual reflective capacity applied within the couple dynamic.
The Syntax of Trauma: Parasitic Language, Metaphor and Metonymy with Dana Amir, PhD (Haifa, Israel)
Q: What is the difference between the saturated and non-saturated states in trauma analysis?
Saturated states are fixed and cannot undergo transformation, while non-saturated states are open to new meanings and change.
The Unique Characteristics of Supportive Therapy with Rodrigo Sanchez Escandon (Leeds, England)
Q: What are the expectations for therapy in crisis situations?
One must have realistic expectations, as not every therapeutic relationship will lead to profound changes; sometimes, just being consistently present is vital.
The Unique Characteristics of Supportive Therapy with Rodrigo Sanchez Escandon (Leeds, England)
Q: What are the principles of supportive therapy?
The four principles include establishing a strong setting, creating space for understanding and expression, avoiding repetition of negative patterns, and facilitating mutually agreed-upon endings.
The Unique Characteristics of Supportive Therapy with Rodrigo Sanchez Escandon (Leeds, England)
Q: How do we determine if a patient should receive supportive therapy?
The therapist must assess the patient's current stressors and their ability to relate to the therapist, most importantly during moments of crisis.

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2. Mary Morgan
3. Allannah Furlong
4. Dana Amir
5. Rodrigo Sanchez Escandon
6. Paul Marcus
7. Joan Peters
8. Dr. Heribert Blass

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