Maria Torok

Maria Torok was a Hungarian psychoanalyst known for her work on the psychological impact of loss, trauma, and the unconscious mind. She gained prominence for introducing concepts such as "internal objects," referring to how our relationships with others shape our inner world. Torok's ideas highlighted how unresolved grief can affect mental health and behavior, emphasizing the importance of processing loss. Her collaborative work with her mentor, René Roussillon, further explored the dynamics of mourning and the complexities of personal identity, making significant contributions to psychoanalytic theory and practice.