A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Perspective of Normal Socio-emotional Development

Understanding Ourselves: A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Perspective of Normal Socio-emotional Development

In collaboration with SUSS, the Centre for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy invites you to an insightful on-site lecture: "A Contemporary Psychoanalytic Perspective of Normal Socio-emotional Development.

This talk will provide an introductory overview of the profound relevance of contemporary psychoanalytic understanding in relation to the normal socio-emotional development of young adults. Dr. Anthony Ang Wee Kiat will illuminate how our early experiences shape us, presenting a compelling clinical case example to illustrate the onset of maladaptive psychopathology when the development of the sense of self is interrupted.

This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in delving deeper into the complexities of human development and understanding the roots of psychological well-being and distress.

Meet the Speaker:

Dr. Anthony Ang Wee Kiat
MBBS, MRCPsych, MMed (Psych), PG Dip in Couple Therapy, MSc (Psychoanalysis) with distinction, MSc (Group Analysis) with distinction

Dr. Ang's extensive and distinguished career includes training in psychiatry at the National University of Singapore and the Institute of Psychiatry in London. He further honed his specialist psychotherapy skills at the St Georges Scheme in London and is a full clinical member of the Institute of Group Analysis (London). A qualified Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Psychotherapy, Dr. Ang is also a UKCP accredited Psychotherapist and Psychotherapy Supervisor.

Currently, Dr. Ang works part-time as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy, Group Analyst, and Psychotherapy Tutor at the South-West London & St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust. His work there includes conducting weekly reflective practice groups for junior doctors and supervising core psychiatry and higher specialist trainees in individual psychodynamic and group analytic psychotherapy. He also provides private supervision to individual and group psychotherapists in the UK. Before his impactful career with the UK NHS, Dr. Ang served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychological Medicine, NUS, where he was the course coordinator, supervisor, and examiner for the groundbreaking Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, launched in 1999 as the first of its kind in Asia accessible to helping professionals from both medical and non-medical backgrounds.

Lecture Details:

• Date: 18 July 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Singapore Time)

• Venue: On-site Lecture at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Blk C, Seminar Room SR.C.8.07/8.08, Level 8, 463 Clementi Rd, Singapore 599494

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