Jan Johansson

Jan Johansson, a psychologist and training supervisor at the Therapeia Institute in Helsinki, delves into the evolution of psychoanalysis in Finland. He highlights the journey from foreign training in the 50s to the 2012 government reform of psychoanalytic education. Differences in theoretical backgrounds influence clinical practice, while sauna culture intertwines with these psychoanalytic traditions. Johansson also discusses the current landscape of psychoanalysts and the significant role of training analysis in maintaining integrity amidst evolving educational frameworks.