Escola Brasileira de Psicanálise
The Escola Brasileira de Psicanálise (EBP; Brazilian School of Psychoanalysis) is a Lacanian psychoanalytic organization in Brazil dedicated to the transmission of Jacques Lacan's teachings through institutional devices such as the cartel and the pass.
| Escola Brasileira de Psicanálise | |
|---|---|
| Organization details | |
| Type | Lacanian psychoanalytic school |
| Founded | 1980s (post-IPA hegemony) |
| Founder(s) | Unknown; associated with Argentine and Lacanian influences |
| Orientation | Lacanian |
| Institutional context | |
| Affiliation | Independent (Lacanian tradition) |
| Relation to IPA | Non-IPA |
| Operations | |
| Headquarters | Brazil (multiple cities) |
| Geographic scope | National |
| Training function | Cartels, pass, seminars |
It emerged in the context of the decline of International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) hegemony in Brazil during the 1980s, influenced by the influx of the Argentine psychoanalytic movement and Lacanian orientations.[1] Unlike IPA-affiliated societies such as the Brazilian Psychoanalytic Society of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the EBP operates independently, prioritizing Lacanian mechanisms over traditional hierarchical training models.[2]
History
Precursors and Origins
Psychoanalysis in Brazil traces to the 1920s with informal dissemination in Rio de Janeiro, followed by IPA-aligned institutionalization in the 1930s–1950s, led by figures like Adelheid Koch, the first IPA training analyst in 1936.[1] IPA societies, including the Brazilian Psychoanalytic Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Psicanálise) in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, dominated until the 1980s.[1]
Emergence in the 1980s
The EBP arose amid criticism of IPA hegemony, spurred by Argentine influences and Lacanian arrivals, creating "a small crack" in traditional structures.[1] This shift coincided with political scrutiny post-military dictatorship (1964–1985), including controversies over IPA-linked analysts' roles in state practices.[1] Specific founding details remain sparsely documented in available sources.
Organizational Structure
As a Lacanian school, the EBP employs non-hierarchical devices inspired by Lacan, distinguishing between grades (e.g., Analyst Member of the School, AME; Analyst of the School, AE) and temporary hierarchies.
Governance
Governed by a rotating directorship or service order, avoiding permanent power concentration. Utilizes juries for nominations and the pass procedure.
Membership Categories
- AME (Analyst Member of the School): Advanced members authorized for practice and teaching.
- AE (Analyst of the School): Highest grade, nominated via the pass.
Formation of Analysts
Training emphasizes Lacanian transmission over standardized curricula, via seminars, supervision, and clinical work.
Cartels
The cartel, a four-member working group plus a "Plus-One," fosters collective research as an anti-hierarchical educational device proposed by Lacan.
The Pass
The pass verifies analysis completion: the subject presents testimony to passeurs (peers who have undergone the pass), reviewed by a jury, potentially leading to AE nomination.
Key Concepts and Orientation
The EBP prioritizes Lacanian concepts including the Real, Symbolic, Imaginary, objet petit a, and the "return to Freud."
- Institutional practices reflect these via cartels and the pass, eschewing IPA-style didactic analysis for subjective transmission.
Notable Members
Specific prominent figures are not detailed in available sources.
Publications
Publication details are unavailable in consulted references.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Birman, Joel (2015). "Historiography of Psychoanalysis in Brazil". SciELO. http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0211-95362015000100001. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
- ↑ "International Psychoanalytical Association Constituent Organizations". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2026-01-31.