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Freud’s Couch

Jun 17, 2015
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Sigmund Freud
Legendary psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and his iconic couch are explored in this episode. Learn about Freud's shift from hypnosis to talk therapy, the significance of the couch in psychoanalysis, the history and design of psychoanalytic couches, and the symbolism and influence of the couch in popular culture.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
2
The Importance of the Couch in Freudian Psychoanalysis
05:33 • 2min
3
The History and Design of Psychoanalytic Couches
07:20 • 2min
4
The Use of Couches in Psychoanalysis and Their Symbolism
09:44 • 2min
5
The Analytic Couch and its Symbolic Significance
11:17 • 5min