MASTERSON INSTITUTE READING GROUP SERIES – APRIL SESSION
Led by Psychologist Fatma Betül Sağman
“The Real Self” – James F. Masterson
READING ANALYST: Psychologist Fatma Betül Sağman
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The April session of the Masterson Institute Turkey Reading Group Series will focus on James F. Masterson’s book “The Real Self.”
The first major work by American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut, which opened a new era in thinking about narcissism. In this book, taking the narcissistic transferences as a starting point, Kohut developed a new theory that, in its broad outlines, sought to remain within the framework of classical psychoanalysis. Approaching narcissism with an empathy free of value judgments, Kohut earned great acclaim for this work but also drew harsh criticism. Opponents accused Kohut of “gratifying the transference instead of analyzing it.” The result was a new theoretical split in the history of psychoanalysis; the debate between Kohut and Kernberg remains influential today.
READING LIST
FORMAT
Online, via the ZOOM platform.
Participants can confirm their registration by completing payment. The ZOOM link will be shared with registered participants via a WhatsApp group.
We expect participants to have read the session’s book before the session. The session will be held in an interactive format designed to create a shared space for thinking together and exchanging ideas. The most important point we would also like to emphasize: please send any questions you may have about the book’s content to our institute via WhatsApp at 0 542 504 22 42 no later than one week before the session.
DURATION AND SCHEDULE
The session will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.
PARTICIPATION FEE
The registration fee for the session is 1,000 TL + VAT.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Psychologist Fatma Betül Sağman
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For registration and detailed information, you can contact our institute by phone or email:
Training Coordinator Defne Behar
Phone: 0 542 504 22 42
Email: mastersonturkey@gmail.com
6 May 2026, 20:00
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