Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, Pioneer in Psychiatry

Join Peerless Rockville and Professor Gail Hornstein, author of To Redeem One Person Is to Redeem the World: The Life of Frieda Fromm-Reichmann, as she tells the inspiring story of the German-Jewish refugee analyst who was able to do what Freud and almost everyone else thought impossible – to successfully treat people diagnosed with schizophrenia and other severe forms of emotional distress using intensive psychotherapy, rather than medication, lobotomy, or shock treatment. A pioneer in her field, she was the pivotal figure of Rockville’s unique and legendary mental hospital, Chestnut Lodge. In honor of Fromm-Reichmann’s extraordinary achievements, Frieda’s Cottage – her home and office at Chestnut Lodge for more than 20 years, and an iconic place in the history of psychiatry – was recently declared a National Historic Landmark. This is an online presentation through Zoom. Upon registration, you will receive the link to the Zoom broadcast.