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
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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
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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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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‘The Last Witness – The Child Survivor of the Holocaust’ (1996)
“This splendid account of ‘The Last Witness: The Child Survivor of the Holocaust’ is as profound as it is moving. Drs. Kestenberg and Brenner astutely describe the psychological development from childhood to old age of youngsters- infants and teenagers alike- … Continue reading
