Jahrbuch der Psychoanalyse

This paper describes the various causes of postpartum depression. According to the author, the optimal treatment for postpartum depression is the co-therapy of mother and child with the participation of the father within the framework of analytic...

Bion’s concept of catastrophic change and Winnicott’s descriptions of madness and breakdown indicate experiences of fear: generally, fear that, despite being resisted all one’s life, is nevertheless the prerequisite for change and psychic...

While in training, the author had the impression that interpretations of deep, unconscious content, unknown to the patient, and that would surprise him, was the only mutative interpretation. However, his attempt to work in this way most often lead...

In the story of ›Moses at the burning bush‹ (Ex 3,1–15), one of the foundational stories of the Hebrew Bible and the monotheistic tradition in general, an eminent moment of surprise is explored. A special encounter takes place between Moses,...