Modern psychoanalytic perspectives on over-eating , being ‘big’ and bullying
Overeating and weight gain have been on the rise for several years in many Western countries. Yet surprisingly little has been written about this subject in contrast to pervasive thinness. This presentation/ workshop will consider the many causative factors that lead to and sustain fatness. The ideas of Hilde Bruch and Anna Freud, and more contemporary clinicians will be outlined, as well as the author’s own concepts formulated on the basis of her long-standing experience as a clinical psychologist and a child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. Examples drawn from clinical practice, literature and film will be discussed.
Audience: Fat Kids may interest clinicians, teachers, members of the medical profession as well as parents, fat young people and their families.
The event will be introduced by Dr Giuseppe Albano, Director of the Freud Museum.
SPEAKER
Jennifer Davids M.Sc. Clinical Psychology (University of Cape Town), is a chartered clinical psychologist , clinician researcher and a child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. She lives and works in London and teaches internationally. Jennifer was the chief clinical psychologist at the Anna Freud Centre, where she trained in child and adolescent psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. She was on the clinical, teaching and supervising staff there for 20 years. Jennifer worked as child psychotherapist in the National Health Service in hospital and community paediatrics. She has written about this work in Applying Psychoanalysis to Medical settings ( Routledge, 2021). Jennifer also worked as a consultant child and adolescent psychotherapist in SLAM ( South London and Maudsley) trust, leading a generic team and a team for looked -after children and adolescents. Jennifer went on to train as an adult psychoanalyst at the Institute of Psychoanalysis, and is a Fellow of the British Psychoanalytical Society , and a supervising analyst for child and adolescent psychoanalysis since June 2016. She has published on a variety of subjects and is completing her second book. Jennifer has served two terms as a member of the IPA in Health committee. She is a faculty member of the Harlem Family Institute, North-eastern University, and is a community member of the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California. She has contributed to and originated two IPA webinars and has moderated an IPA thinktank on Money Matters. Jennifer is also a trustee of the International Play Association, England.
Complement your visit to the Freud Museum with one of our weekly tours or talks led by staff, volunteers and guest speakers.
The talks are free with your admission ticket. Book your admission ticket now!
The event will be held on the first floor of the Museum during regular opening hours. Unfortunately the Freud Museum does not have step-free access at this time. Advance booking is highly recommended as capacity is limited.
Concessions/Members/Patrons: Please show proof of eligibility/membership card on arrival.
