Research
Welcome to the Research webpage of the Australian Psychoanalytical Society
The research webpage is dedicated to providing an up to date reference list concerning research into psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The webpage is maintained by the Research Committee, under the chairmanship of Dr Ron Spielman.
The reference list at this stage is a generic one covering psychoanalytic treatment outcome research, psychoanalytic constructs and the psychoanalytic process.
Members of the research committee are linked a network of Research Fellows of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) and receive regular updates and reference material which it is hope will be continuously integrated in the list.
If you wish to contribute references to the list please send them to timothykeogh@bigpond.com .
In addition to the reference list of research, the webpage will later include information about research projects and conferences concerning psychoanalytic research under the headings “Research News Updates” and “Events.”
Under “Research News / Updates” is a reprint of Ron Spielman’s report in the last (June 2011) Newsletter concerning IPA research initiatives.
Further Information
- Research News/Updates and Events
- Psychotherapy with Psychotic Patients
Neville Symington introduces his talk "Psychotherapy with Psychotic Patients" in Sydney. Symington explains that communication with the patient has a healing function and explains the role of psychoanalysis in counselling.
- The Enduring Significance of Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice
- Research Abstracts and Book Reviews
- Research Links
- Ron Spielman: Comparative Perspectives on the Unconscious in Clinical Work
- Breaking News from the APA
- Research Reference List

