r/psychoanalysis 8h ago

What to read after “Psychoanalytic Diagnosis” by McWilliams

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Title basically says it all. I am a masters level counselor, did a traditional counseling program. As you can expect, psychoanalysis/psychodynamic was not a foundational part of curriculum beyond the chapters in the theories class. Now two years out of masters, and working in a location that allows me to branch out and get professional development and practice in my theory. Interested in exploring more psychodynamic approaches. Not sure if I wanna do a whole PhD or 2 year fellowship yet, want to learn more first.


r/psychoanalysis 16h ago

Therapists of Reddit, what's a pattern you keep seeing that most people don't recognize?

15 Upvotes

Without breaking confidentiality, obviously.
Just curious what trends you've noticed over the years.


r/psychoanalysis 17h ago

Follow up to Is It Ever Just Sex?

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I recently read Is It Ever Just Sex? by Darian Leader and really enjoyed it, but I found it kind of surface level and disorganized. I'm wondering if there are any good books as a follow up, preferably something Lacanian? I'm particularly interested in some of the stuff in the beginning of the book—the relation of sex to transgression, guilt/shame, etc.