Among the myriad of beginnings, endings, losses and changes that punctuate our lifetimes, few are as challenging as the act of bidding farewell to a long and rewarding career. Over the years, substantial time, labor, and heartfelt devotion are invested, forging identities and finding purpose. So when the familiarity, the comforting sense of routine, and the deep relationships we have nurtured come to an end, we can experience emotions reminiscent of grief and loss.
But the end of a career also signifies the dawning of a new chapter, brimming with possibilities to explore untapped passions or embark on new adventures. For analysts, the transition to retirement entails discovering who they are once they have left the analyst's chair. And for Marti Peck, it was a true opportunity for reinvention. Marti began her journey in the field at the tender age of 18, commencing an illustrious career that would span over 40 years, including 30 years in private practice. Recently, Marti gracefully said her final goodbyes and retired from a distinguished career in psychoanalysis.
In this episode of The Art of Listening, Marti walks us through the thoughts and feelings that accompany this profound life transition. Marti shares her wisdom on the intricate and profound relationship that therapists develop with their patients; she explores the challenges of releasing responsibility and connections. She depicts her own journey of introspection, emphasizing the vital importance of listening to oneself, discerning limitations, and recognizing individual capabilities.
Join us as we discuss Marti's life long career, and explore how she continues to harness her psychoanalytic wisdom even in retirement, as the practice never truly ends.
Chapters
1 - How Marti approached her retirement, and the emotions that follow change
2 - The responsibility therapists feel for their patients
3 - Marti’s life after retirement, and the separation of personal and professional identity
4 - Viewing retirement as a new beginning
Links
It’s All Feelings: Investigating Consciousness From the Brainstem to the Psyche, with Mark Solms
Freedom to Explore: The Magic of Play in the Therapeutic Setting, with Sarah Abel
Unveiling the Inner Canvas: The Neuropsychology of Creativity and Imagination, with Rosa Aurora Chavez
The Path to Self-Empowerment: Prioritizing Well-Being and Self-Care with Jamie Cromer Grue
Cultural Identity within Psychoanalysis: Reframing the Asian American Experience, with Kris Yi
A Moment of Reflection: Learning from Your Listening Experience
Setting a Tone: How Music Connects Us to Our Innermost Being with Paula Kliger
A Leap of Faith: Spirituality in the Therapeutic Encounter with Amelio D’Onofrio
From Connection to Everlasting Love: How Listening Cultivates Successful Relationships with Enrico Gnaulati
Finding Love in Difference: A Queer Lens on Psychoanalysis with Justin Shubert
The Healing Power of Truth: Making Contact Where Suffering Lies with Gloria Myers Beller
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Between Body, Mind, Heart & Soul: Expressing and Connecting with Johanna Arenaza
I Could Be You, You Could Be Me: Embracing Our Shared Humanity with Koichi Togashi
Grief as a Catalyst: The Philosophical Dimensions of Mourning with Jonathan Lear
The Call of the Soul: Connection as a gateway with Dan Perlitz
Intent to understand: Embracing human limits as our ultimate guide with Nancy McWilliams
Knowing and Being: Self-awareness in Psychoanalysis and Fine-tuning Listening with Dhwani Shah
Human to Human: Taking action to bring human connection back to therapy with Linda Michaels
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