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Leon Brenner: Lacan and the embrace of lack

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Cultural Trauma and Ethical Therapy

This chapter explores the complex interplay between culture, trauma, and personal identity, particularly in the context of sexual encounters and consent. It also addresses the ethical dilemmas faced by psychologists in balancing financial motives with authentic therapeutic practices, including the influence of language on behavioral patterns. The discussion emphasizes the importance of active listening and the unpredictable nature of psychoanalytic interpretations, using humor as a potential measure of understanding during therapy.

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