About
Dr. Brenner is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and a Training, and Supervising Analyst at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia, where he was formerly the Director of the Adult Psychotherapy Training Program. With special interest in the area of psychological trauma, Brenner lectures internationally, has authored more than 100 publications, and maintains an all-ages private practice in Bala Cynwyd, PA... MORE
Author Archives: Ira Brenner MD
Book Release — The Handbook of Psychoanalytic Holocaust Studies, International Perspectives
The Handbook of Psychoanalytic Holocaust Studies, International Perspectives (Routledge, 2020), edited by Ira Brenner, MD is now available via Routledge/Taylor & Francis and Amazon. The book is a unique compilation of essays about the genocidal persecution fueling the Nazi regime … Continue reading
Recipient: 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award, The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
Dr. Brenner is “is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated study of dissociation and trauma.” Continue reading
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Tagged Award, Dissociation, Trauma
Interview: ‘Beyond The Couch’
Dr. Brenner is featured in an episode of the interview series “Beyond The Couch,” with host Madelaine Sayko of the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia, to discuss the long term effects of child sexual abuse by authority figures, and the care … Continue reading
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Tagged Abuse, Transgenerational Trauma, Trauma
Podcast: ‘The Experts Speak’
Dr. Brenner was interviewed for an episode of The Experts Speak, a podcast series from The Florida Psychiatric Society, hosted by Abbey Strauss, M.D. Their discussion is featured in the episode “Transferring Trauma Across Generations.” Episode description: Ira Brenner, M.D, … Continue reading
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Tagged Transgenerational Trauma, Trauma
IPA 51st Congress London 2019: Presenter, Chair
The International Psychoanalytical Association‘s flagship event will take place July 24-27 at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The theme of this year’s Congress is “The Feminine.” From the IPA: Psychoanalytic theory and practice both have a part to … Continue reading
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Tagged Holocaust, Psychoanalysis, Trauma
Presenter: Spring CME Meeting
Spring CME Meeting – “After the Shock…” Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, Florida Saturday | April 14, 2018 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. “Intergenerational Transmission Of Trauma” Presenter: Ira Brenner, MD: Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical College and the Psychoanalytic … Continue reading
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The Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: Presenter
Saturday, February 24, 2018 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Thomas Jefferson University 130 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 “Historical and contemporary studies of trauma demonstrate that complex trauma can be transmitted intergenerationally. In order to provide effective treatment, clinicians … Continue reading
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The 12th Annual Akhtar-Brenner Lecture on Psychoanalysis at Thomas Jefferson University
The 12th Annual Akhtar-Brenner Lecture on Psychoanalysis, presented by Michael Vergare MD, was held at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA on October 25, 2017. The esteemed speaker was Jerome Blackman, MD with a talk entitled, … Continue reading
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IPA Buenos Aires 2017 Congress: Award
For his work “The Last Witness: Learning About Life and Death from Aging Survivors,” Dr. Brenner was presented with the Elise M. Hayman Award for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide at the International Psychoanalytic Association’s 50th Congress in … Continue reading
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Tagged Award, Holocaust, Psychoanalysis
