Tamuz Institute for Psychotherapy

Tamuz Institute for Psychotherapy was established in 1994 and run since then by Senior Clinical Psychologist Orna Afek.

The carefully selected, highly qualified staff of Tamuz Institute offers a range of psychological treatments as well as psychological counseling services in intimate clinics across Israel.

In addition, Tamuz Institute offers a variety of guidance and training courses for professionals, conducted, for the most part, by Tamuz Institute Head Orna Afek.

Narcissism, the narcissist's split personality, Kohut's theory of self-psychology vis-à-vis the psychoanalytic discourse on pathological narcissism, the meaning of dreams, and the importance of personality diagnosis in clinical practice are just some of the topics covered in the courses offered by Tamuz Institute.

These and other topics are elaborated on in scholarly papers, in both Hebrew and English, published on the Tamuz Institute's website. Two papers on narcissism by Orna Afek published in Psychoanalytic Psychology may be found here and here.

An insightful critical historical review of psychoanalytic theory and practice is presented in a newly published book by Orna Afek, Psychoanalysis Through the Lens of Narcissism. Offering fresh insights on the subjectivity of personality theories, the core features of the narcissistic personality, and the implications of the narcissistic position for theory and clinical practice, “Afek's work not only challenges established paradigms but also paves the way for a more holistic understanding of the human psyche,” as noted by Prof. Aner Govrin in his endorsement of the book.

For further information, please contact us at ornafek@gmail.com.