<p><strong>Sigmund Freud has always been a mystery to students of humanities, social sciences, and especially psychology. The study of these subjects remains incomplete without getting familiarized with this father of psychoanalysis. This session aims at unraveling this mystery, which has eluded scholars and enthusiasts for almost two centuries.</strong></p> <p>Sigmund Freud is known to us for various reasons. He has contributed novel and influential theories and ideas to the fields of neurology, philosophy, psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and literature – all in one lifetime! His predominant theories have been the theory of the unconscious mind, and the defence mechanism of repression. He is also studied globally for his ideas about sexual desires and dreams.</p> <p>Dr. Megha is a master at untangling various threads of the enigmatic assortment of ideas that emanated from Freud&#8217;s brain. In this session, she will explain his life, works and his theories in today&#8217;s context. She will show us how they are applicable in counseling even today, and how we can benefit from them in our personal lives as well. She will give interesting demonstrations on how to use dream analysis in counseling, and how to make our counseling even more effective and informed.</p> <p>This session is a must for students and enthusiasts who want to know about Sigmund Freud and his work. But it is simply indispensable for practitioners of psychoanalysis and counseling.</p> <p>Don&#8217;t miss this appointment with a 171 year-old mystery!</p>