A Creative Exploration of Freud’s ‘Mourning and Melancholia’
Two trainee psychodynamic therapists, also trained actors, offer their visceral and theatrical response to Freud’s seminal paper, published in 1917. They explore how ‘Mourning and Melancholia’ relates to grief and depression, linking the development of these ideas to what was happening in Freud’s life at the time of writing and what is happening in clinical practice today. They will enact an explanation of these concepts and will illustrate how they feed into art and writing, with moving extracts from modern literature. The talk will also include personal reflection and an overview of the enduring importance of Freud’s paper to the helping professions.
The event will be introduced by Dr Giuseppe Albano, Director of the Freud Museum
Speakers
Peggy Vance trained as an actor at the Drama Centre, London, studied English and History of Art at Christ’s College, Cambridge University, and is currently a final-year student on the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling Course (BACP accredited) at Highgate Counselling Centre. As publisher at DK Woman, Penguin Random House, she commissioned books in the areas of psychology, women’s health, sex, pregnancy, birth and parenting. She was personal publisher to Sheila Kitzinger, Penelope Leach and Miriam Stoppard, and own books include and Top Tips for Mums and Dads and Your First Grandchild. She is also the co-founder and artistic director of Stellar Theatre.
Charlotte James trained as an actor at the Drama Centre, London, studied English at The University of Toronto, and is currently a final-year student on the Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling Course (BACP accredited) at Highgate Counselling Centre. Her acting work has taken her around the UK and the world, touring with both big commercial ventures and smaller activist troupes. Six years ago she and her husband opened a neighbourhood coffee shop in Islington.
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 currently have step-free access. Advance booking is highly recommended, as capacity is limited.
Concessions/Members/Patrons: Please show proof of eligibility/membership card on arrival.
