Intros to Contemp. Psychoanalysis – Otto Kernberg
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With Dr Diana Diamond, Dr Frank Yeomans & Aner Govrin (Chair).
We are delighted to offer an in-depth conversation with Diana Diamond, Frank Yeomans, and Aner Govrin, editor of the Routledge Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis series, on their volume Otto Kernberg: A Contemporary Introduction. In this dialogue, Aner invites Diana and Frank to reflect on Kernberg’s legacy and the continuing relevance of his work for contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.
Over more than 60 years, Otto Kernberg has made major contributions to both psychoanalysis and descriptive psychiatry. He has played a central role in advancing our understanding of psychoanalytic theory and technique, while also developing a conceptualisation of personality disorders that has significantly enhanced our capacity to understand and treat patients suffering from these conditions. At the heart of his work lies a sustained interest in personality development, the description and assessment of personality pathology, and the treatment of personality disorders, with a particular focus on personality as a form of psychological structure.
Kernberg’s vision for the future of psychoanalysis emphasises a core grounding in theory and technique as a foundation for analytically trained clinicians one that can be applied across different modalities, including psychoanalysis proper, supportive psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and the specific exploratory approach known as transference-focused psychotherapy.
We look forward to discussing Otto Kernberg’s wide-ranging contributions to psychoanalysis, with particular attention to clinical work with personality disorders. This discussion promises to engage clinicians, scholars, and all readers interested in how contemporary psychoanalysis continues to evolve in its understanding of human relationships.
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