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Self Psychology

Author : Peter A. Lessem

Publisher : Jason Aronson, Incorporated

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 33,6 MB

Release : 2005-05-12

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1461630649

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This comprehensive, introductory text makes the concepts of self psychology accessible for students and clinicians. It begins with an overview of the development of Kohut's ideas, particularly those on narcissism and narcissistic development and explains the self object concept that is at the core of the self psychological vision of human experience. It also includes brief overviews, of the allied theoretical perspectives of intersubjectivity and motivational systems theory. Numerous clinical vignettes are furnished to illustrate theoretical concepts as well as one continuous case vignette that is woven throughout the book.



Psychotherapy After Kohut

Author : Ronald R. Lee

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 282 pages

File Size : 11,16 MB

Release : 2013-05-13

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1134884451

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Hailed as "a superb textbook aimed at introducing psychoanalytic self psychology to students of psychotherapy" (Robert D. Stolorow), Psychotherapy After Kohut is unique in its grasp of the theoretical, clinical, and historical grounds of the emergence of this new psychotherapy paradigm. Lee and Martin acknowledge self psychology's roots in Freud's pioneering clinical discoveries and go on to document its specific indebtedness to the work of Sandor Ferenczi and British object relations theory. Proceeding to readable, scholarly expositions of the principal concepts introduced by Heinz Kohut, the founder of self psychology, they skillfully explore the further blossoming of the paradigm in the decade following Kohut's death. In tracing the trajectory of self psychology after Kohut, Lee and Martin pay special attention to the impact of contemporary infancy research, intersubjectivity theory, and recent empirical and clinical findings about affect development and the meaning and treatment of trauma.



Heinz Kohut and the Psychology of the Self

Author : Allen M. Siegel

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 44,70 MB

Release : 2008-02-21

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1134883927

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Heinz Kohut's work represents an important departure from the Freudian tradition of psychoanalysis. A founder of the Self Psychology movement in America, he based his practice on the belief that narcissistic vulnerabilities play a significant part in the suffering that brings people for treatment. Written predominantly for a psychoanalytic audience Kohut's work is often difficult to interpret. Siegel uses examples from his own practice to show how Kohut's innovative theories can be applied to other forms of treatment.



Treating the Self

Author : Ernest S. Wolf

Publisher : Guilford Press

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 28,65 MB

Release : 2002-09-24

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 9781572308428

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Now available in paper for the first time, this classic text is about how an analyst analyzes. Rooted in the theory of psychoanalytic self psychology as put forth by Heinz Kohut and his colleagues, Treating the Self focuses on the application of the self-psychological concept of the psyche to the actual conduct of psychoanalytic treatment. The result is not a "how-to" approach, but rather a volume that suggests a theory of treatment and offers guidelines for creative ways of thinking about therapy. Written by Ernest Wolf, a close collaborator of Heinz Kohut, this is a personal account of the process of self psychology presented by one of the foremost experts in the field.



Using Self Psychology in Psychotherapy

Author : Helene Jackson

Publisher : Jason Aronson, Incorporated

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 40,22 MB

Release : 1994-03-01

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1461632447

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Self psychology offers a new perception of how pathology develops. It emerges, not from intrapsychic conflict, but from the pervasive absence of empathically responsive selfobject in the child's inner and outer world. The goal of this book is to familiarize mental health professionals with this new approach to human behavior and demonstrate its implications for treatment in various stages of development and in a broad range of situations. Mental health professionals who are familiar with the concepts of self psychology will find this book useful in expanding their treatment ideas. For those who are unfamiliar with self psychology, this material will provide new, different, exciting, and effective ways of thinking about patients and intervening in the treatment relationship.



Object Relations Theory and Self Psychology in Soc

Author : Eda Goldstein

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 329 pages

File Size : 22,36 MB

Release : 2010-07-06

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1451603185

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Book Description

Object Relations and Self Psychology are two leading schools of psychological thought discussed in social work classrooms and applied by practitioners to a variety of social work populations. Yet both groups have lacked a basic manual for teaching and reference -- until now. For them, Dr. Eda G. Goldstein's book fills a void on two fronts: Part I provides a readable, systematic, and comprehensive review of object relations and self psychology, while Part II gives readers a friendly, step-by-step description and illustration of basic treatment techniques. For educators, this textbook offers a learned and accessible discussion of the major concepts and terminology, treatment principles, and the relationship of object relations and self psychology to classic Freudian theory. Practitioners find within these pages treatment guidelines for such varied problems as illness and disability, the loss of a significant other, and such special problems as substance abuse, child maltreatment, and couple and family disruptions. In a single volume, Dr. Goldstein has met the complex challenges of education and clinical practice.



Object Relations and Self Psychology

Author : Michael St. Clair

Publisher : Brooks Cole

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 16,53 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Object relations (Psychoanalysis)

ISBN :

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This unique book makes object relations and self psychology accessible to students of psychology, counseling, and social work as well as to theologians and other theorists not familiar with recent psychoanalytical literature. The theories presented illuminate areas of childhood experiences such as relational problems and narcissistic and borderline personality disorders...Students will find clinical insights about object relations and self psychology. The issues, ideas, and controversies of these models of the person are clearly presented and readable. A balance between technical accuracy and simple clarity is maintained.



Empathic Attunement

Author : Crayton Rowe

Publisher : Jason Aronson

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 29,5 MB

Release : 2000-07-01

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 1461628261

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Empathic Attunement captures the essence of Kohut's contributions to self psychology and the mental health field. Straightforward, accurate, and practical, the authors introduce student and experienced clinician alike to the synthesis of Kohut's major concepts and their clinical applications. The authors highlight Kohut's emphasis on the empathic mode of data gathering from within the patient's experiences. Kohut considers empathy—the capacity to think and feel oneself into the inner life of another person—to be the major tool of therapy.



The Self in Social Psychology

Author : Roy F. Baumeister

Publisher : Psychology Press

Page : 506 pages

File Size : 12,5 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780863775734

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Book Description

This reader presents a collection of articles on the study of the self in social psychology. The readings are in thematic sections covering topics such as self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-regulation, self-presentation, and the self and culture.



Self-Esteem Research, Theory, and Practice

Author : Christopher J. J. Mruk, PhD

Publisher : Springer Publishing Company

Page : 309 pages

File Size : 37,44 MB

Release : 2006-05-09

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0826103146

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Dr. Mruk has produced a highly readable new edition of his original work on an often misunderstood psychological construct--self-esteem. Mruk's view that self-esteem is a critically important influence on psychological adjustment and quality of life is now an accepted tenet in personality theory. Lack of self-esteem is frequently a precursor to depression, suicidal behavior, and other personality disorders. Nonetheless, the clinical diagnosis of self-esteem problems has lacked the basis of an overarching theory. Dr. Mruk's comprehensive analysis distills the literature on self-esteem into practical and reliable treatment methods for both clinicians and researchers. The new edition contains updated research and current terms, and addresses the self-esteem "backlash." He concludes with worksheets and detailed guidelines for conducting self-esteem building workshops. Added features include: Major theories of self-esteem Chapter on the new positive psychology 150 new references Dr. Mruk has developed a writing style that is successfully oriented toward both academic and clinical audiences in the areas of counseling, education, nursing, psychology, and social work, thus providing much-needed information for teachers, students, and practicing clinicians in a clear, concise way.