Freud & Beyond 06: Heinz Kohut & The Rise of Self Psychology (Finale)

The discussion delves into Heinz Kohut's transformative ideas on Self Psychology, highlighting the shift from Freudian views on neurotic patients to a focus on narcissism. It addresses the impact of early mirroring on personality development and underscores the therapeutic importance of compassion. The conversation also explores the intricacies of self-object transference and the vital disruption-repair cycle in therapy. Various interpretations of narcissism are contrasted, revealing the complexity of patients' inner worlds and the evolving nature of psychoanalytic practice.