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Fear and anxiety are often spoken about interchangeably, yet psychoanalytic thinking draws an important distinction betw...
10/09/2026

Fear and anxiety are often spoken about interchangeably, yet psychoanalytic thinking draws an important distinction between the two.

Fear is generally understood as a response to a danger located outside us. Anxiety, however, may emerge in response to conflicts, fears and pressures arising from within our own internal world. This distinction invites us to look beyond what is happening around us, and to remain curious about what may also be happening within.

Psychoanalytic learning is an ongoing conversation.As part of the continued academic engagement within the Bombay Chapte...
06/09/2026

Psychoanalytic learning is an ongoing conversation.

As part of the continued academic engagement within the Bombay Chapter of the Indian Psychoanalytic Society, Mrs. Minnie Dastur, Training and Supervisory Analyst, is conducting a four-part monthly seminar series for IPS members on the work of D. W. Winnicott.

Across the series, members will revisit some of Winnicott’s most influential contributions to our understanding of early emotional development, the parent–infant relationship, creativity, and the emergence of the self. The discussions will also engage with related ideas developed by W. R. Bion, the historical context of the Controversial Discussions within the British Psychoanalytical Society, and the work of later psychoanalytic thinkers who expanded upon Winnicott’s ideas.

The four seminars explore:

1. Primitive Emotional Development, The Theory of the Parent–Infant Relationship, and the Maturational Process
2. The Transitional Object and Potential Space
3. The Capacity to Be Alone
4. The Fear of Breakdown

A space for analysts to continue reading, questioning, discussing, and thinking together.

In August 1897, Sigmund Freud began a period of self-analysis that would profoundly shape psychoanalysis. His letters to...
15/08/2026

In August 1897, Sigmund Freud began a period of self-analysis that would profoundly shape psychoanalysis. His letters to Wilhelm Fliess offer a rare window into this journey through dreams, memory, childhood, and the unconscious.

Why are these letters so important?

Spanning 1887–1904, they cover one of Freud’s most creative periods. During these years, he developed the foundations of psychoanalysis, treated early patients, conducted his self-analysis after his father’s death, wrote *The Interpretation of Dreams*, and moved towards psychological explanations.

Unlike his published works, the letters reveal Freud thinking aloud, doubting himself, and testing ideas.

Major themes

1. Freud’s self-analysis:
Freud analysed his dreams, childhood memories, feelings towards his parents, ambitions, anxiety, and unconscious wishes. Ideas that later became psychoanalytic theory first appear here in embryonic form.

2. The “seduction theory”:
The letters trace Freud’s belief that hysteria resulted from actual childhood sexual abuse, his doubts, and his eventual abandonment of the theory in favour of the role of unconscious fantasy.

3. Project for a Scientific Psychology (1895):
Freud sent Fliess an unpublished manuscript attempting to explain psychological processes through neurobiology. Though later abandoned, many scholars see it as a precursor to efforts linking neuroscience and psychoanalysis.

4. Friendship and dependence:
The letters reveal an intense intellectual friendship. Many historians believe Freud relied on Fliess for reassurance, criticism, and emotional support, showing how scientific creativity can unfold within close relationships.

For a clinician in psychoanalytic training, these letters are less a textbook and more an invitation into Freud’s workshop, revealing the revisions and insights that shaped psychoanalysis.

How to access it:
• Search for *The Complete Letters of Sigmund Freud to Wilhelm Fliess (1887–1904)* through your local or university library.
• It is also available through major online booksellers and archive collections.

A little glimpse of the PTRC community coming together in Delhi.Students from our clinical and pre-clinical training pro...
12/08/2026

A little glimpse of the PTRC community coming together in Delhi.

Students from our clinical and pre-clinical training programmes recently met to exchange experiences, ask questions about their training, and connect with others on a similar journey.

While our training is conducted through the IPS Mumbai Chapter, our community of students extends across India, with participants joining us virtually from Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Jaipur and beyond.

Moments like these are a reminder that learning extends beyond seminars and theory. It is also shaped by conversation, shared experiences, curiosity, and the connections we build along the way.

Different cities, different journeys, and one shared interest in psychoanalysis.

Whether you’re looking for individual psychoanalysis, psychotherapy for children and adolescents, parental counselling, ...
09/08/2026

Whether you’re looking for individual psychoanalysis, psychotherapy for children and adolescents, parental counselling, family therapy, or other psychoanalytic services, PTRC is here to support you.

With clinics in Bandra, Fort and Churchgate, we strive to make psychoanalytic therapy accessible across Mumbai.

To learn more about our services or book an appointment, visit www.ptrcmumbai.com or write to us at [email protected].

In August 1897, Sigmund Freud began what would become one of the most influential journeys in the history of psychology:...
05/08/2026

In August 1897, Sigmund Freud began what would become one of the most influential journeys in the history of psychology: his self-analysis.

Following the death of his father, Freud turned inward - not in search of comfort, but in search of understanding. Through the careful exploration of his dreams, memories, thoughts and emotional experiences, he began asking questions that had rarely been asked before: Why do we think the way we do? Why do we repeat certain patterns? What lies beyond our conscious awareness?

This process of self-analysis became the foundation of psychoanalysis. It led Freud towards ideas that continue to shape psychoanalytic thinking today: the unconscious, the meaning of dreams, the significance of childhood experiences, and the understanding that our inner world is often far richer and more complex than we realise.

Self-analysis, however, is not simply introspection or “thinking about ourselves.” It is the disciplined practice of approaching our inner lives with curiosity - paying attention to what returns in our thoughts, dreams, memories and relationships, and allowing these experiences to reveal something of ourselves.

Throughout this month, we’ll be exploring Freud’s journey of self-analysis and the enduring questions it continues to raise about what it means to understand ourselves.

Sometimes, slowing down begins with asking ourselves a simple question.Right now, I need more ______.There are no right ...
31/07/2026

Sometimes, slowing down begins with asking ourselves a simple question.

Right now, I need more ______.

There are no right or wrong answers. Maybe it's rest. Courage. Boundaries. Connection. Hope. Or simply a little more kindness toward yourself.

Complete the sentence in the comments - we'd love to hear from you. đź’™

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl JungGrowth isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s a...
30/07/2026

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung

Growth isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about understanding, accepting, and reconnecting with yourself.

Jung believed that self-awareness is a lifelong journey, one that begins with curiosity and continues with reflection.

What does this quote mean to you? Share your thoughts below. đź’¬

On 24 July 1895, Sigmund Freud analysed what would later become known as the “Irma’s Injection” dream - an experience he...
25/07/2026

On 24 July 1895, Sigmund Freud analysed what would later become known as the “Irma’s Injection” dream - an experience he believed unlocked a new way of understanding the human mind.

This moment laid the foundation for The Interpretation of Dreams (1900), a landmark text that introduced the idea that dreams can reveal unconscious wishes, conflicts, and emotions.

More than a century later, dreams continue to hold an important place in psychoanalytic thinking, offering another way of listening to the inner world.

We've all heard advice about mental health, but not all of it is true.Sometimes, common beliefs can make it harder to se...
23/07/2026

We've all heard advice about mental health, but not all of it is true.

Sometimes, common beliefs can make it harder to seek support or understand ourselves.

Swipe through as we separate myth from reality, and let us know which one surprised you the most.

đź’¬ What's another mental health myth you've heard growing up?

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