Doris Brothers

Doris Brothers and Jon Sletvold present a new vision of psychoanalytic theory, focusing on embodiment and shifting away from traditional concepts. They explore trauma, the therapeutic exchange, and supervision through a body-based lens, emphasizing the flow of attention and disruptions caused by traumatic experiences. By viewing the analytic exchange as a meeting between foreign bodies, they offer fresh insights into transference, resistance, and interpretation, changing the way therapists understand therapy and healing.

Join the discussion on a new vision of psychoanalytic theory, practice, and supervision through an embodied approach. Discover how traumatic experiences disrupt the flow of human attention and the importance of viewing therapy as a meeting between 'foreign bodies'. Dive into case studies showcasing the benefits of talking bodies in healing processes.