

Psychoanalytic Thinking with Dr Don Carveth
Donald Carveth
Join distinguished professor and psychoanalyst Dr Don Carveth for engaging lectures centring around psychoanalysis, diving into its roots, bringing us up to the modern-day. Known for his clear communication style, Don’s grasp of the literature comes through in the thought-provoking opinions he provides. This podcast will facilitate a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
Donald L Carveth, PhD, RP, FIPA is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Social & Political Thought at York University in Toronto. He is a training and supervising analyst in the Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis, past Director of the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis, and past Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Psychoanalysis/Revue Canadienne de Psychanalyse.
Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Follow Aodhán on X/Twitter at @aodhanpmoran or contact at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.
Donald L Carveth, PhD, RP, FIPA is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Social & Political Thought at York University in Toronto. He is a training and supervising analyst in the Canadian Institute of Psychoanalysis, past Director of the Toronto Institute of Psychoanalysis, and past Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Psychoanalysis/Revue Canadienne de Psychanalyse.
Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Follow Aodhán on X/Twitter at @aodhanpmoran or contact at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.
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Aug 28, 2022 • 40min
Mourning: Freud and Klein
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses mourning from a Freudian & Kleinian perspective. Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Contact Aodhán at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.

Aug 21, 2022 • 51min
Reality Testing
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses reality testing by diving into philosophical realism vs. radical constructivism, the three worlds hypothesis. interpersonal reality-testing, transcending narcissism in science and in personal life, illusions, & delusions. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.

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Aug 14, 2022 • 1h 17min
Otto Kernberg: Theory and Practice
Here is the chart of Kernberg's model of the emotional and psychological development mentioned in this lecture: https://bit.ly/3wMbXP7 In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses Kernberg's theoretical and clinical contributions. Don dives into Kernberg's Ego Psychology/Object-Relations approach, his rejection and then the introduction of Klein, his "trojan horse" strategy and his contribution to the theory of sex and marriage. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.

Aug 7, 2022 • 13min
The Sins of The Fathers
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses The Sins of the Fathers. The analysands of corrupt analysts are suspected of being corrupt too unless they undergo the ritual purification of a second analysis with an analyst in good standing. But do bad parents always have bad kids? Do good parents always have good kids? Does this socially deterministic theory make sense? Are there no biological factors? Are there no choices with consequences? Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.

Jul 31, 2022 • 25min
The Still Face: Implications for Psychotherapy
In this episode, Dr Carveth critiques the ideology of the "Still Face" in psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, & psychoanalysis. Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Contact Aodhán at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.

Jun 26, 2022 • 29min
Psychoanalysis as Meditation
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses psychoanalysis as meditation: Observing ego. Inner watcher. Symbolic subject vs. Imaginary Ego. Deconstruction. Disillusionment with disillusionment. Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Contact Aodhán at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.

Jun 19, 2022 • 22min
Psychoanalysis as Evolution
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses psychoanalysis as biological, psychological and social evolution. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.

Jun 12, 2022 • 38min
Psychoanalysis as Religion
In this episode, Dr Carveth frames psychoanalysis as religion. The human psyche is characterized by two levels of functioning— primary and secondary process (Freud), PS and D (Klein) —so all religion, spirituality and mysticism are similarly split. But so is psychoanalysis itself. There is primitive and mature religion, spirituality and mysticism— and primitive and mature psychoanalysis. Mature versions of all these things share a common goal: to promote authentic personal transformation from narcissism to object love. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.

Jun 5, 2022 • 53min
Psychoanalysis IS Spirituality
In this episode, Dr Carveth delivers a lecture on his paper, 'Psychoanalysis is Spirituality' to the Michigan Psychoanalytic Society at its 45th Annual Conference. The paper was published in the online journal Vestigia, Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2020: pp. 49-61 and can be accessed by clicking here. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.

May 29, 2022 • 41min
Schizoid Personality Disorder
In this episode, Dr Carveth dives into Schizoid Personality Disorder. Don describes the patient as detached, introverted loners who move away from rather than toward or against others. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.