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Book SynopsisIntersubjective Self Psychology: A Primer offers a comprehensive overview of the theory of Intersubjective Self Psychology and its clinical applications. Readers will gain an in depth understanding of one of the most clinically relevant analytic theories of the past half-century, fully updated and informed by recent discoveries and developments in the field of Intersubjectivity Theory. Most importantly, the volume provides detailed chapters on the clinical treatment principles of Intersubjective Self Psychology and their application to a variety of clinical situations and diagnostic categories such as trauma, addiction, mourning, child therapy, couples treatment, sexuality, suicide and sever pathology. This useful clinical tool will support and inform everyday psychotherapeutic work.
Retaining Kohut's emphasis on the self and selfobject experience, the book conceptualizes the therapeutic situation as a bi-directional field of needed and dreaded selfobject experiences
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"This book has many voices but one goal: to describe a new model for contemporary psychoanalysis. The authors develop its meaning from many rich and diverse perspectives. Sensitive cases illustrate the theory and make it more accessible for clinicians. This is a path-breaking and essential volume for anyone searching for coherence in the maze of contending approaches to psychotherapy that dominate the landscape." --Charles B. Strozier, PhD., Author, Heinz Kohut: The Making of a Psychoanalyst
"In this lucid and well-articulated volume, we are introduced to the intersection of Kohutian Self Psychology and Intersubjectivity Theory. Readers will find in this book accessible theoretical explanations, which are illustrated by excellent clinical examples. This is a must read for clinicians interested in this innovative approach to clinical work." --Joyce Slochower, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor Emerita, Hunter College & CUNY; Faculty NYU Steven Mitchell Center; Author, Holding and Psychoanalysis: A Relational Perspective & Psychoanalytic Collisions
"This book offers students, as well as experienced clinicians, a clear and skillfully illustrated guidebook that combines the most transformative aspects of Heinz Kohut’s and Robert Stolorow’s contributions. The chapters in the book abound with clinical examples for using this approach to treat individuals, children, and couples and in working with depression, addiction, suicidality, and sexuality." --Doris Brothers, Ph.D. Private practice, New York City, Author, Falling Backwards: An Exploration of Trust and Self Experience and Towards a Psychology of Uncertainty
Table of ContentsAuthor Biographies
Preface
Acknowledgements
George Hagman, Peter B. Zimmermann, and Harry Paul.
Section One: The Theory and Practice of Intersubjective Self Psychology
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Intersubjective Self Psychology
Peter B. Zimmermann, Harry Paul, Aviva Rohde, Karen Roser, Gordon Powell, Louisa Livingston, and George Hagman
Chapter 2: Empathy in Intersubjective Self Psychology
Karen Roser and Aviva Rohde
Chapter 3: Transference in the Intersubjective Self Psychology.
Aviva Rohde and Karen Roser
Chapter 4: The Therapeutic Action of Intersubjective Self Psychology, Part 1
Peter B. Zimmermann
Chapter 5: The Therapeutic Action of Intersubjective Self Psychology, Part 2: The Case of Ricky
Aviva Rohde
Chapter 6: Working with the Trailing Edge: Resolving the Fear of Repetition
George Hagman and Susanne Weil
Chapter 7: Working with the Leading Edge: When the Selfobject Tie is Intact.
Harry Paul and George Hagman, and Peter B. Zimmermann
Section Two: Clinical Applications
Chapter 8: Melancholia Revisited: Depression and its Treatment from the Perspective of Intersubjective Self Psychology
Peter B. Zimmermann
Chapter 9: Addiction: An Intersubjective Self Psychological Perspective
Harry Paul
Chapter 10: Child Treatment: Working with the Leading and Trailing Edge
Karen Roser
Chapter 11: Working with Couples in Intersubjective Self Psychology
Nancy Hicks and Louisa Livingston
Chapter 12: Sexuality in Intersubjective Self Psychology: What Matters
Gordon Powell
Chapter 13: A Suicidal Patient: Gasping for Air:
Laura D’Angelo
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