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Module I – Introduction to Psychoanalysis

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Module I – Introduction to Psychoanalysis provides a solid foundation in the key concepts of classical Freudian psychoanalysis. The course begins by exploring the historical and cultural context that gave rise to psychoanalysis, as well as the life and work of Sigmund Freud, the central figure of this approach.

Next, the fundamentals of psychoanalytic theory are presented, such as the division of the psyche into the unconscious, preconscious, and conscious, the life and death drives, and the structure of the psychic apparatus composed of the id, ego, and superego.

The module also addresses psychosexual development, explaining the stages described by Freud and their importance for the constitution of the subject. In addition, the fundamentals of object relations are introduced, exploring the role of “objects” in psychoanalysis and deepening this perspective based on the contributions of Melanie Klein.

This module was designed to offer a clear and accessible overview of Freudian theory, allowing participants to understand the essential foundations of psychoanalysis and prepare to advance to more in-depth studies.

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Course content

1. Introductory Module
It is essential that students understand from the beginning that psychoanalysis is an independent practice, with its own theoretical and methodological structure, distinct from other areas such as psychology and psychiatry. Psychoanalysis does not fit within traditional medical or psychological sciences, because its focus is on listening to the unconscious and on the singularity of each subject, without resorting to diagnostic classifications or standardized therapeutic protocols. It must be made clear that psychoanalytic training is not regulated by professional councils or formal academic requirements, as occurs in other areas of mental health. Psychoanalysis is autonomous, supported by the transmission of its concepts and by practical experience, which includes personal analysis, clinical supervision, and ongoing study. Another essential aspect is that the practice of psychoanalysis is grounded in its own ethics, based on respect for the analysand’s singularity and on listening free from judgments or directive interventions. The analyst does not position themselves as someone who provides ready-made solutions, but as a facilitator of a process of psychic elaboration, promoting the expansion of the subject’s self-knowledge. Finally, it is important to emphasize that psychoanalytic practice, despite its independence, engages in dialogue with different fields of knowledge and remains in constant evolution, while preserving, however, its specificity in understanding psychic suffering from the perspective of the unconscious.

  • Release of Classes
  • How to Clear Doubts
  • About the Certificate
  • Psychoanalyst Associate Card
  • Introductory Class
    01:56
  • Historical and Cultural Context of the Emergence of Psychoanalysis
    01:52
  • Freud and the Psychoanalytic Revolution
    02:45
  • The Beginnings of Psychoanalysis
    08:27
  • “Anna O.’s Case” and the Starting Point of the “Talking Cure”
    05:49

2. Foundations of Psychoanalysis
To present the fundamental principles of Freudian psychoanalysis, exploring the structure and functioning of the psychic apparatus according to the model of the first topography (unconscious, preconscious, and conscious), highlighting how the conflict between desire and censorship leads to the formation of neurotic symptoms and how the psychoanalytic method makes it possible to access and symbolically elaborate repressed content.

3. The Construction of Personality
This course aims to explore the processes underlying the formation of human personality, with an emphasis on Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. The course will cover the stages of psychosexual development, the factors that influence behavior, and how internal conflicts shape identity. The proposal is to provide a broad and applied understanding of how childhood experiences impact personality and emotional balance in adult life.

4. Structure and Psychic Dynamics
General objective: To explore the second Freudian topic (id, ego, and superego), emphasizing the relationship between desire, defense, and moral censorship. To address the dynamics of psychic functioning in the formation of neurotic symptoms and in the organization of personality, highlighting the role of drive (pulsion) and internal conflict.

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