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.
Episodes
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May 22, 2022 • 52min
The Oedipus Complex
In this episode, Dr. Carveth discusses the Oedipus complex as a universal, narcissistic trauma. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.
May 15, 2022 • 39min
Horney, Sullivan, & Fromm
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses the differences among Horney, Sullivan and Fromm in relation to biologism, sociologism and existentialism. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.
May 8, 2022 • 1h 6min
Freudian and Kleinian Visions
In this episode, Dr Carveth delineates the fundamental difference between the Freudian and Kleinian visions of the human predicament. Dr Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. If you'd like to inquire about Aodhán's services, contact him here.
May 1, 2022 • 1h 57min
The Analytic Cure Across the Schools
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses the analytic cure as conceived by the different psychoanalytic schools of thought: Freud, Klein, Bion, Lacan, Winnicott, Kohut, et al. Dr Don Carveth works with Aodhán Moran to produce this podcast. Contact Aodhán at aodhanpmoran@gmail.com.
Apr 24, 2022 • 45min
Fairbairn & Guntrip: Origins of Object-Relations
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses Object-Relations Theory, Fairbairn's cartography of endo-psychic structure, Guntrip's addition, Carveth's revisions and additions, and the romanticism of Fairbairn and Guntrip. This lecture summarizes Dr Carveth's paper here: http://www.yorku.ca/dcarveth/Fairbairn.htm
Apr 17, 2022 • 14min
What Cures: An Exploration of Psychoanalysis
Exploring whether insight or the therapeutic relationship is key in psychoanalysis. Importance of therapist's warmth, empathy, and intelligence. Collaboration in uncovering unconscious messages. Analyst's role in navigating conflicts and fostering self-awareness.
Apr 10, 2022 • 23min
Transference Neurosis
In this episode, Dr Carveth details transference neurosis as the defining element of psychoanalysis per se, as distinct from psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Apr 3, 2022 • 17min
Jesus & Freud: Are We Responsible For Our Thoughts?
In this episode, Dr Carveth explores the relationship between Jesus & Freud. Whether or not Freud himself thought so, many psychotherapists, even some analysts, Don suspects, think we are responsible only for our actions, not for our thoughts, impulses, desires and feelings. Jesus famously disagrees. Dr Carveth explains why he thinks Jesus is right.
Mar 27, 2022 • 14min
The Walking Dead: Are We Dead or Alive?
In this episode, Dr Carveth discusses Donald Winnicott's wish to 'be alive when he dies'. Implicit in Winnicott's quip is that many people are not fully alive - they are walking dead. Psychoanalysis is about the ways we deaden ourselves as defences against the terror of being alive.
Mar 20, 2022 • 7min
Use Me Up: Masochism Revisited
In this short episode, Dr Carveth revisits masochism. Yes, I wanna spread the news That if it feels this good gettin' used Oh, you just keep on usin' me Until you use me up Until you use me up
