BION ONLINE THEORY COURSE
These eight seminars introduce and explore those aspects of Bion’s vast theory that are concerned with the mental development of the infant. Readings focus on his understanding of psychotic defenses, his theory of thinking, and include concepts such as the container/contained, alpha functioning and reverie. His more elusive concepts of K (knowledge) and O are also introduced, helping to bridge his theories of early development with some of the most profound aspects of adult experience such as passion, creativity and mysticism. These theories are therefore equally useful when thinking about child or adult patients. Readings range from Bion’s original writings to papers by others who help to translate his theories. The seminars will combine didactic teaching with the joint discussion of papers.
