Todd Hartley, psychotherapist and clinic director of Hartley Psychotherapy in Toronto, has been convening a Freud reading group since July 2024. The group is working through the Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works in chronological order, reading Freud’s writings closely and discussing their theoretical and clinical significance. The group has developed into a thoughtful and lively seminar-style forum, with participants from a range of academic and clinical backgrounds.

The group is currently looking to add one or two new members.

Group Details:

• Format: Online, with occasional in-person meetings in Toronto

• Meeting time: Tuesdays 10:00–11:30 a.m.

• Structure: Graduate seminar format with active participation. Each session is led by a member who facilitates the discussion and close reading of the text.

• Time commitment: Weekly meetings (1.5 hours) plus approximately 3–4 hours of reading per week (total ~5 hours weekly)

Who the Group Is For

The group is particularly well suited for:

• graduate students in philosophy, psychology, or psychoanalytic studies

• clinicians interested in psychoanalytic theory

• scholars interested in the work of Sigmund Freud

• individuals interested in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy

Participants should be comfortable with close reading and sustained discussion of theoretical texts.

Interested in Joining?

If you are interested in learning more about the reading group, please contact Todd directly:

Email: todd@hartleypsychotherapy.ca
Phone: 289-206-8832

Why Freud? In many ways, he started it all and his work remains foundational for modern psychotherapy. By carefully listening to his patients and taking their experiences seriously, Freud discovered that talking about one’s life could produce real and meaningful psychological change. He essentially invented talk therapy. His ideas about the unconscious, childhood development, trauma, and the therapeutic relationship continue to shape the way therapy is practiced today.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Todd Hartley is a psychotherapist practicing in Toronto whose clinical work is informed by psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. If you are interested in exploring this approach to therapy, you’re welcome to contact the practice to arrange a consultation.