Are there parallels between the work of analysts and that of human rights practitioners or activists? What methods do they use to help distressed clients, especially victims of human rights violations? Maria Giovanna Bianchi’s presentation will explore common tools and guiding principles through examples. Jungian psychoanalysts often encounter the profound psychological effects of human rights violations, such as gender violence, domestic violence, discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, the consequences of war and forced migration. The devastating and pervasive psychological effects inflicted on individuals and societies require an interdisciplinary approach to address these issues.
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