Melanie Klein (1882–1960), a pioneering psychoanalyst, made significant contributions to the understanding of early psychic development, particularly through her work on object relations theory. Among her influential concepts is that of excessive projection and...
Narcissism is sometimes viewed solely through a negative lens—a trait that conjures images of arrogance, self-absorption, and grandiose behaviour. Yet, psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut reminds us that narcissism exists on a spectrum and plays an important role in healthy...
Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory: Elements That Endure I was recently pondering which parts of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory are still relevant. While many of his ideas have faced criticism and revision over the decades, certain aspects of his work have stood the...
Melanie Klein’s Best Possible Outcome for a Child: Emotional Integration and Maturity Melanie Klein, a pioneer of psychoanalytic theory, revolutionised the understanding of childhood development through her focus on the inner emotional world of infants and their...
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