The Psychoanalytic Process: Reading Donald Meltzer
Donald Meltzer is one of the central theorists in the object relations tradition. His writing is especially focused on the nature of the psychoanalytic process and the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship. In this course we will read selections from three of his books, “The Psychoanalytic Process,” “Sexual States of Mind,” and “Studies in Extended Metapsychology,” his exploration of Bion’s work. Meltzer’s work has a great deal to offer in thinking about our experience as therapists.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to outline Meltzer’s stages in the therapy process.
- Participants will be able to describe Meltzer’s description of the structure of mental life.
- Participants will be able to apply Meltzer’s understanding of projective identification to their own work.
Please contact the instructor directly to enroll.
Terry Hanson’s phone: 206-517-4198
Course Details
In-Person at Terry Hanson’s Office: 7056 18th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Wednesdays at 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Class dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 [2026-27]
CEUs: 1.5 per class, 18.0 total
Class Size: Minimum 4 | Maximum 8
Non-Member Fee: $570
Member Fee: $525
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