In this intellectual memoir, Gedo paints a portrait of American psychoanalysis, its popular peak and its failure to face the complexity of its task, and thus its retreat to schismatic conflict. Interwoven is an accessible presentation of his intellectual work.
Brainstorms examines questions surrounding the possible neurobiological underpinnings of the emotionally... Læs mere
Many people seek treatment for life problems without knowing that the real problem is an addiction. If... Læs mere
Dr. Levin outlines the treatment of chemical and other addictions such as compulsive gambling, compulsive sexuality, and codependency.
Resistance is the word for a patient's defense mechanisms encountered in psychotherapy. They protect the individual from a variety of conscious or unconscious... Læs mere
The idea that men too are a 'gender,' and that their addiction patterns and treatment needs must be reexamined in the light of postfeminist and men's movement consciousness as well as the rapid recent growth of scientific knowledge, is only now beginning to be explored.
Suitable for fathers who want to do a better job raising their children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, for mothers... Læs mere
Dr. Seruya orients mental health professionals to brief therapy in general and to relevant elements of self psychology in particular, identifying new metaphors to form a... Læs mere
This book explores and expands upon the work of the late Frances Tustin, which was devoted to the psychoanalytic understanding of the bewildering elemental world of the autistic child.
Dr. Joan Lachkar examines the origins and early warning signs of the psychological violation she describes as a dance... Læs mere
Shows readers how to engage even hard-to-reach parents, how to have an impact on their ways of parenting, and how to make them effective partners in fostering growth in their children.
Methuselah is the elderly patient and Echo is the admiring soul, the therapist, who gives Methuselah back to himself by joining, mirroring, and... Læs mere