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Internationally recognized political commentator and theorist from the perspectives of psychotherapy and depth psychology, Andrew Samuels, presented at the October conference Up Against the Wall: Politics, Community Psyche at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
In his talk Dr. Samuels' discussed whether the many projects that seek to couple politics and psychology/therapy can in fact succeed in changing anything. Some ways in which we might do the ‘analysis and activism’ thing better are suggested, and tribute is paid to the approaches being pioneered at Pacifica. Discuss will cover a range of political concerns from the perspective of ‘therapy thinking’. Topics for further exploration will be determined in co-operation with the audience. They could include: Leadership – the ‘Good-Enough Leader;’ Political violence as a rational act; The economy – it’s the stupid economy! Why people deny climate change; and The political contribution of transgressive styles of personal and intimate relationships.
For more information about Pacifica's Clinical Psychology Program, who hosted this event visit: https://www.pacifica.edu/degree-program/ph-d-clinical-psychology/
For more information about upcoming programs, certificates, and workshops, visit: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/
Internationally recognized political commentator and theorist from the perspectives of psychotherapy and depth psychology, Andrew Samuels, presented at the October conference Up Against the Wall: Politics, Community Psyche at Pacifica Graduate Institute.
In his talk Dr. Samuels' discussed whether the many projects that seek to couple politics and psychology/therapy can in fact succeed in changing anything. Some ways in which we might do the ‘analysis and activism’ thing better are suggested, and tribute is paid to the approaches being pioneered at Pacifica. Discuss will cover a range of political concerns from the perspective of ‘therapy thinking’. Topics for further exploration will be determined in co-operation with the audience. They could include: Leadership – the ‘Good-Enough Leader;’ Political violence as a rational act; The economy – it’s the stupid economy! Why people deny climate change; and The political contribution of transgressive styles of personal and intimate relationships.
For more information about Pacifica's Clinical Psychology Program, who hosted this event visit: https://www.pacifica.edu/degree-program/ph-d-clinical-psychology/
For more information about upcoming programs, certificates, and workshops, visit: https://retreat.pacifica.edu/
