Adrian Keith Perkel

Dr. Adrian Keith Perkel, a clinical psychologist from Cape Town, discusses his insights on human aggression, linking psychoanalysis with neuroscience. He argues that aggression often aims to restore psychological balance rather than seek conflict. Perkel highlights the subjective nature of threats shaped by experiences and memory. He also delves into concepts like trauma's impact on aggression, the dynamics of identity, and the complexities of maternal aggression. His work emphasizes the crucial role of understanding repressed aggression in psychotherapy.