The Psychoanalytic Reading Group is a free, fortnightly online group that I’m facilitating, which starts NEXT MONDAY 13 April 2026 at 2pm AWST / 5pm AEST.
The first text is Psychoanalytic Diagnosis by Nancy McWilliams, published in 2011. This podcast episode by Alina of the Psychodynamic Psychology Podcast is a great intro if you're interested: https://youtu.be/ewzqKa4vkuo?si=R9mwi9wKX6nPb63R
One chapter (around 20 pages) per meeting. Each session is a space to reflect on key ideas and how it connects to our clinical work. Deidentified case reflection is very welcome.
To join, please fill out this contact form and I'll send you the Zoom link and add you to the reminder list. Feel free to share this with anyone in your network who might be interested.
P.S. If you're keen to join but the day/time doesn't work for you, please let me know and let's see if we can work out a solution.
Upcoming Meetings + Discussion Topics
April 13
Chapter 1: Why Diagnose?
April 27
Chapter 2: Psychoanalytic Character Diagnosis
May 11
Chapter 3: Developmental Levels of Personality Organization
May 25
Chapter 4: Implications of Developmental Levels of Organization
June 8
Chapter 5: Primary Defensive Processes
June 22
Chapter 6: Secondary Defensive Processes
July 6
Chapter 7: Psychopathic (Antisocial) Personalities
July 20
Chapter 8: Narcissistic Personalities
August
TBC