Sándor Ferenczi

Sándor Ferenczi was a Hungarian psychoanalyst who worked closely with Sigmund Freud and made important contributions to understanding human psychology. He explored how early experiences and relationships influence our mental health and behavior. Ferenczi emphasized the importance of empathy and therapist-patient connection in treatment, advocating for a more compassionate approach. His work helped shape modern psychotherapy by highlighting the significance of trauma, the subconscious, and the dynamics of human relationships. Overall, he advanced psychoanalysis by focusing on how personal history and emotional experiences shape who we are.