[EN] 1.1 Not Knowing, Truth and Bion - Introduction

Описание: Introduction to the Course: Not-Knowing in Psychotherapy and the Conceptual Line of Wilfred Bion

In this first class, Dr. Yakir Krichman (Ph.D., Clinical Psychology & Somatic Psychology specialist) introduces the central theme of the course: the art of not-knowing in psychotherapy.

At the heart of Wilfred Bion’s theory lies a paradox: to teach about the unknown risks reducing our capacity to stay in a state of not-knowing. Yet, Bion insists that not-knowing is not ignorance but a form of art—an inner openness that makes space for creativity, truth, and transformation.

This session explores:

The relationship between Truth and Not-Knowing in Bion’s thought.

Why paradoxes are central to Bion’s theory and clinical practice.

How contact with truth is as vital for psychological growth as food is for the body.

The challenges and opportunities of entering Bion’s language—a language that resists rigid systems and invites us to think for ourselves.

Drawing on Bion’s writings and commentaries such as Joan and Neville Symington’s The Clinical Thinking of Wilfred Bion, Dr. Krichman situates Bion as the “guardian of the unknown” in psychoanalysis. Like the red pill in The Matrix, engaging with Bion’s thought means venturing into unsettling but transformative truths.

This course is more than theoretical—it is designed as an experiential journey. Dr. Krichman, known for his experiential workshops, helps participants not only understand Bion’s concepts but also embody them in their clinical practice and personal life.

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📚 Keywords: Bion, not-knowing, truth, alpha function, container-contained, contemporary clinical practice.