Papers by Charles Le Feuvre
Climate change denial can be seen in various ways and a psychodynamic view has much to contribute... more Climate change denial can be seen in various ways and a psychodynamic view has much to contribute. This paper looks at denial from a descriptive and psychodynamic perspective. Freud's views about denial are summarized. The views of John Steiner are of particular importance as they offer a differentiation between turning a blind eye and omnipotence. As a defence mechanism, denial protects us from various anxieties. The anxieties aroused by climate change will be discussed from a descriptive and psychodynamic perspective noting in particular the unconscious processes described by the psychoanalyst Harold Searles. Within psychology and psychoanalysis there has been much denial of the psychological importance of the natural environment. Some psychoanalytic and other relevant views of the psychological significance of the natural environment will be discussed. It will be argued that there is a need for an ecopsychoanalysis, made more urgent by climate change.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Dec 9, 2021
The authors discuss the failure of political leadership in the face of the climate and ecological... more The authors discuss the failure of political leadership in the face of the climate and ecological crisis, particularly in the Australian context.This failure exacerbates the climate distress of young people. The work of Psychology for a Safe Climate offers clinical leadership with its support model and Climate Aware Practitioner Network. It is argued that child and adolescent mental health professionals need to show leadership both as clinicians and advocates.
Australian Journal of General Practice
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2021
The authors discuss the failure of political leadership in the face of the climate and ecological... more The authors discuss the failure of political leadership in the face of the climate and ecological crisis, particularly in the Australian context.This failure exacerbates the climate distress of young people. The work of Psychology for a Safe Climate offers clinical leadership with its support model and Climate Aware Practitioner Network. It is argued that child and adolescent mental health professionals need to show leadership both as clinicians and advocates.
Climate change denial can be seen in various ways and a psychodynamic view has much to contribute... more Climate change denial can be seen in various ways and a psychodynamic view has much to contribute. This paper looks at denial from a descriptive and psychodynamic perspective. Freud's views about denial are summarized. The views of John Steiner are of particular importance as they offer a differentiation between turning a blind eye and omnipotence. As a defence mechanism, denial protects us from various anxieties. The anxieties aroused by climate change will be discussed from a descriptive and psychodynamic perspective noting in particular the unconscious processes described by the psychoanalyst Harold Searles. Within psychology and psychoanalysis there has been much denial of the psychological importance of the natural environment. Some psychoanalytic and other relevant views of the psychological significance of the natural environment will be discussed. It will be argued that there is a need for an ecopsychoanalysis, made more urgent by climate change.
Australasian Psychiatry, 1998
In the last two years there have been major changes in government funding of private psychiatry i... more In the last two years there have been major changes in government funding of private psychiatry in Australia. These changes particularly affect those practising long term intensive psychiatric treatment (outside hospital). However die issues involved are very important for psychiatry as a whole, as they include our ways of understanding and measuring mental illness and intrusive, Managed Care approaches to treatment.
Australasian Psychiatry, 2011
The aim of this paper was to assess the value of a psychodynamic formulation masterclass. Method ... more The aim of this paper was to assess the value of a psychodynamic formulation masterclass. Method : Formal feedback from the presenters at a masterclass at the 2010 RANZCP Congress was obtained and arranged under different themes. Results : The importance of counter-transference, reevaluating the case and supervision, witnessing the skill of an expert, the sense of containment and validation, and the importance of formulation were signifi cant themes that emerged. Conclusions : The results provided evidence both for the importance of psychodynamic formulation and for the use of a psychodynamic formulation masterclass.
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Papers by Charles Le Feuvre