École de la Cause Freudienne

École de la Cause Freudienne is a French institution dedicated to the study and practice of psychoanalysis, founded by Jacques Lacan. It emphasizes an understanding of human psychology through Lacan's reinterpretation of Freud’s theories, focusing on the importance of language, unconscious processes, and subjective experience. The school offers education, research, and clinical training for psychoanalysts and mental health professionals, promoting a nuanced approach to understanding the intricacies of the human mind and its influence on behavior and relationships. Its goal is to deepen insight into the human condition through rigorous psychoanalytic exploration.