Psychoanalysis: Freud and Beyond

Introduction to Psychoanalysis

The theory of unconscious behaviors that shape our psychology.

Defense Mechanisms

Our learned defensive behaviors that shape our responses to the world.

Case Studies

Examples of psychoanalysis in practice.

Psychosexual Development

Freud's theories of the different stages of psychological development, and their complex relationship to sexuality.

The Unconscious Mind

How Freud's theory of mind laid the groundwork for the idea of the unconsious.

Psychoanalytic Critiques

Some of the arguments made against Freud and psychoanalysis.

The Therapeutic Process

How psychoanlaysis can be applied therapeutically.