Provocations, or Difficult Conversations in the Home of the Talking Cure
A series of events curated by Rachel Cooke that bring some of the sharpest minds and most engaging stories and topics of our times to be explored and discussed in Sigmund Freud’s final home.
In tonight’s event, Juliet Rosenfeld will discuss her latest book, Affairs: Stories of Love, Lies, Hope and Despair, with Rachel Cooke.
“Hugely thoughtful and stimulating… Can’t fail to leave us with new insights on our lives.” – Alain de Botton
Through the lens of five real-life stories, Affairs delves into the secrets, lies, and motivations behind infidelity. Rosenfeld brings a non-judgmental, deeply compassionate perspective to this often-taboo subject. Exploring how relationships and betrayal shape us, Affairs combines true personal stories, groundbreaking psychological insights, and expert analysis to challenge everything we think we know about love and betrayal.
This event coincides with the book’s publication.
SPEAKERS
Juliet Rosenfeld is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and writer working in London. Over the last fifteen years she has worked in a variety of settings, both NHS and private practice, treating adult individuals and couples. Juliet’s doctoral work at UCL focuses on couples and the high rate of divorce and and relationship breakdown. She is interested in how psychoanalytic concepts rather than socio-economic explanations might be helpful in understanding why people find it so hard to stay in long term relationships. Juliet was an elected Trustee of the UKCP (UK Council of Psychotherapy) 2019-2022 and Clinical Trustee at the Freud Museum since 2022. Her first book was The State of Disbelief ( Hachette 2020) and Affairs (Pan MacMillan) is being published March 2025.
Rachel Cooke is an award-winning journalist, columnist for The Observer, and television critic for The New Statesman. Her essays are regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3, including her recent series On Disappointment. Rachel is the author of Her Brilliant Career: Ten Extraordinary Women of the Fifties (Virago) and Kitchen Person (W&N). She also edited The Virago Book of Friendship, published in 2024.
Tickets include:
• A welcome drink
• A book signing
• Special after-hours viewing of the Museum
Freud Museum Members and Patrons receive 20% off the standard ticket price on all events, courses, conferences, and On Demand programming.
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
The event will be held on the first floor of the Museum. Unfortunately, the Freud Museum does not currently have step-free access. Advance booking is highly recommended, as capacity is limited
The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the Freud Museum London, which receives no regular public income.
Buy the Book
Affairs – by Juliet Rosenfeld is available for pre-order at a special launch price here.
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