Neuropsychoanalysis - Bridging psychoanalysis and the neurosciences
In this presentation Dr. Michael DelMonte shall explore the role of consciousness in general, and mindfulness in particular, in both psychological and physical health and well-being. This is done from both Eastern and psychodynamic perspectives. It is hoped to show how enhancing awareness can be therapeutic, and how our psychological defences can be gently…
A number of recent convergences within neurobiology, and between neurobiology and psychoanalysis, allow us to view autism through a new lens. This perspective highlights biological risk factors that might operate through final common pathways to produce the ASD syndrome. The goal of this article is to integrate and elaborate upon this confluence of findings,…
Interoception: from homeostasis to self-awareness Abstract: Modern psychology has long focused on the importance of the body as the basis of the self. However, this focus concerned the exteroceptive body, that is, the body as perceived from the outside, as when we recognize ourselves in the mirror. This influential approach has neglected another important dimension of…
Grupo de Neuropsicoanálisis de la Ciudad de México Reunión de grupo de estudio Las reuniones de grupo de estudio se llevan a cabo una vez al mes en las instalaciones de la Universidad Intercontinental. Las sesiones no tienen costo, todos son bienvenidos. Contamos con transmisión via Skype y Google Hangouts. El número de…
The Relational Affective Model; a neuropsychoanalytic treatment for severe and complex narcissistic disorder Abstract: The Relational Affective Model has been developed from clinical observation of patients with severe personality disorder attending an intensive psychotherapeutic treatment programme in the NHS. The model draws upon the neuroscience literature to describe a pathway through which affect is symbolised in a relational…