In The Spirit of Psychotherapy, Holmes considers whether the principles which underpin religion this can be applied to the largely secular world of psychotherapy.
A thoughtful, accessible account of developments in psychoanalytic thinking from Freud to the present day, which explores unrepresented states, autistic objects, black holes and many other phenomena particular to neurodiverse patients. It is relevant to all clinicians working with hard to reach patients, in particular those working with children.
A book that investigates the meaning of truth in all its forms: in physical and psychical sense, in prose and poetry, in history and law, in politics and philosophy, and in various phases of the human life span. A topic of great interest to many disciplines in the humanities and to mental health clinicians working with its varied manifestations.
A stunning collection of seminal papers, many never seen before, from transcripts of talks given to trainee analysts by W. R. Bion, James Gooch, James S. Grotstein, Arthur Malin, Albert Mason, Donald Meltzer, Herbert Rosenfeld, and Hanna Segal. Featuring an introduction from Frederick Vaquer and Jennifer Langham and a Foreword from Barnet D. Malin.
We are rooted in the experience of our feelings. We feel ourselves as persons. Such affects are not communicated but exchanged with others. Affects are crucial to our existence but little understood with myriad theories. This book brings together the confusion of what is known from a wide range of studies and transforms them into a coherent whole.
An eye-opening exploration of the symbiotic relationship between psychoanalysis and literature. Joachim Kuchenhoff takes a bidirectional transdisciplinary approach to connect literature and literary criticism with psychoanalysis, investigating how the two realms can interact with one another to produce a richer experience of each.
The book charts the developmental path of an innovative clinician and teacher, exploring myriad psychoanalytic schools and systemic therapies to create a truly integrative way of working. The clinical stories show how encounters with suffering patients force therapists to learn, from both successes and mistakes. With a foreword from Donna Orange.
An evocative and lyrical exploration of 'Peter Pan' syndrome, which demonstrates how an understanding of historical childhood issues can assist in helping emotional problems in adults. The author examines J. M. Barrie's classic story to show how events suffered in the early years can lead to a sense of loss and sadness in later life.
This book presents the concept of the schizoid process: those clients with a fragmented sense of self who struggle with internal criticism, shame, and relational withdrawal. An informative and therapeutically useful work, it is full of ideas to guide an understanding of the schizoid process and of how to engage a client's sense of self.
Contributors Graham Buchanan, Ashley Conway, Pat Harvey, and David Pilgrim describe the current organisational crisis in the British Psychological Society. They offer a critical account of the Society's recent history, which the BPS might wish to hide from public view, and investigate how the organisation has reached such a parlous state.
A cutting-edge selection of essays to explore the growth of the incidence and prevalence of non-binary gender. With contributions from psychoanalytic experts and those with lived experience: Robin J. Ely, Francesca Ely-Spence, Oren Gozlan, Robin Haas, Daniel H. Jacobs, Malkah T. Notman, Lewis Harwood "Harry" Spence, Rita K. Teusch, and Shari Thurer.
Evil is infinite and so we need a way of minimising or resisting its impact. This requires an attempt to understand it, how it affects people and how it shatters world views and trust in others. Without this understanding, we are ill-equipped to root it out and minimise its impact. This multidisciplinary exploration lays evil bare.
There was an epidemic of mental ill health before the pandemic. Now it is exponentially worse. At the same time, there have never been more mental health professionals and practices. This contradiction is the background to Jan Resnick's masterpiece, which uses theory, discussion, and case studies to show what is central to therapeutic practice.
A clear, concise, and enjoyable introduction to the wide-ranging work of Wilfred R. Bion, a true pioneer in the psychoanalytic world. Nicola Abel-Hirsch's encyclopaedic knowledge of her subject shines through in this easy-to-read primer. Perfect for students, academics, and professionals in the mental health, humanities, and social sciences fields.
This book is an exploration of the new, unknown, and dangerous terrain that Covid-19 has opened before us. One that we are all exploring in our own ways, using the resources that lie at our disposal. A global array of contributors bring their own insights into the unfolding trail and attempt to bring understanding to what we are all experiencing.
A rich collection of post-Kleinian and Bionian thinking reflecting a wide range of psychoanalytic interests and insights. With contributions from Joseph Aguayo, Persila Conversano, Gregory Gorski, Jennifer L. Kunst, Barnet Malin, Chris L. Minnick, Michael I. Paul, Annie Reiner, Jon Tabakin, Frederick Vaquer and an introduction by Jennifer Langham.
A presentation of fifteen case studies to explain the approach of integrative psychosomatics from a leader in the field. Mental and physical health are interconnected but remain within separate disciplines. This method allows a better understanding of the relationship between mind and body, the disorders which can arise, and how best to treat them.
Suitable for both trained therapists interested in learning about energy techniques and anyone wishing to incorporate this practice into their daily lives, Energy, Soul Connecting and Awakening Consciousness introduces readers to energy psychotherapy, a relatively new combination of relational talking therapy and self-applied energy methods.
The first English translation of Pierre Delion's work presents two of his most compelling essays which raise questions about the broader political connections between clinical institutions and society as a whole. A must-read for those with an interest in psychotherapy, psychiatric institutions, or the interplay of psychiatry and contemporary events.
A compelling collection from the International Dialogue Initiative (IDI) which showcases its groundbreaking work. Powerful emotions such as fear and powerful defenses against these emotions are at the heart of intractable conflicts. The IDI works towards a framework for understanding these intense feelings to bring opposing sides together.
