Mark Solms: Clinical Neuropsychoanalysis | Ep. 1 | NPSA Dialogues

This episode features an in-depth conversation with renowned neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst Mark Solms, focusing on the practical and clinical application of Affective Neuroscience and Neuropsychoanalysis. Mark explores how a deeper understanding of the brain's emotional systems can transform therapeutic work, particularly through understanding repression, transference, and defence. Designed for therapists, psychologists, and mental health professionals, this discussion connects both brain and mind, and explores the aliveness of the clinical situation. Mark Solms is a world-renowned neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst. He is a pioneer in the field of Neuropsychoanalysis, known for his work on the brain mechanisms of dreaming and his revisions to the Freudian model of the mind. He currently serves as the Director of Neuropsychology at the University of Cape Town. --- LINKS: International Neuropsychoanalysis Society: https://npsa-association.org/ Vancouver Neuropsychoanalysis: https://npsa-association.org/events/v... Ireland Neuropsychoanalysis Study Group: https://npsa-association.org/events/n... Contact us: [email protected] --- Keywords: Affective Neuroscience, Psychoanalytic Technique, Mark Solms, Transference, Countertransference, Repression, Defense Mechanisms, Clinical Psychology, Role-Responsiveness, Drive Theory, Working Through, Neurosis, Psychosis, Narcissism. 00:00:00 - Highlight 00:00:23 - Introduction 00:01:17 - Discussion with Mark 01:01:06 - Post-Discussion Chat 01:13:15 - Outro