Explore the complexities of guilt for South African psychologists with this psychoanalytic talk. Delve into conscious vs. unconscious guilt, persecutory vs. reparative guilt, and the superego's role in self-punishment. Understand justified/unjustified guilt and discover therapeutic approaches for your practice.
This talk explores the complex nature of guilt through a contemporary psychoanalytic lens, examining both conscious & unconscious guilt & how these shape human behaviour, relationships & emotional wellbeing. Participants will be introduced to key distinctions including persecutory & reparative guilt, as well as the role of the superego as an internal critic that can drive self-punishment, suffering & self-sabotage.
The talk also considers how guilt can be justified or unjustified, how it may be induced in early relationships, & how individuals can become stuck in cycles of suffering due to unresolved unconscious processes. A focus will be placed on the movement toward reparation, responsibility & conscience, highlighting pathways toward growth, emotional repair & greater psychological freedom.
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By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: