http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/01/29/how-right-was-freud/ Dr. John Grohol's daily update on all things in psychology and mental health. Since 1999. Fri, 25 May 2012 15:58:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/01/29/how-right-was-freud/comment-page-1/#comment-164946 pamela Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:49:58 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/01/29/how-right-was-freud/#comment-164946 Well,Freud's contradictory life is already well documented in Peter Gay's 700 page book. Not sure we need another unless it has new insights. Yes, Freud had gall, maybe his best trait. Most of his theories are off base, but he stumbled upon much that endures. I cringe when therapists and others use his interpretations ...damaging, I'm sure. We have much better strategies now. Well,Freud’s contradictory life is already well documented in Peter Gay’s 700 page book. Not sure we need another unless it has new insights. Yes, Freud had gall, maybe his best trait. Most of his theories are off base, but he stumbled upon much that endures. I cringe when therapists and others use his interpretations …damaging, I’m sure. We have much better strategies now.

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