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Abstract
The focus of this paper is on humour in psychoanalysis. Some traditional and modern theoretical thinking on humour and how it can be applied in psychoanalytic settings are firstly described, then an overarching definition of humour is given together with some insights on the development of the significance of this term in psychotherapy. Modern psychoanalytic thinking on humour is here primarily considered in line with Freudian views. Particular focus is put on creativity, playfulness and sense of belonging as key features of humour and how they can be applied in therapeutic settings.