Psychoanalysis Books
Relationality: From Attachment to Intersubjectivity
An analysis of relationality, from attachment to intersubjectivity. Topics covered include: the psychoanalytic vision of Hans Loewald; attachment theory and relationality; Fairbairn's theory of... (more)
Looking for ground: Countertransference, epistemology, and the problem of value
This work explores countertransference, epistemology, and the problem of value. It covers: Freud's beginnings; gratification, virtue, and the therapeutic process; reality testing and the pleasure... (more)
Dreaming and Thinking
This book includes papers on the dream space and countertransference, the dream space, the analytic situation and eating disorders, dreams of borderline patients and the 'oracle' in dreams: the past... (more)
Introducing Psychoanalysis: A Graphic Guide
The ideas of psychoanalysis have permeated Western culture. It is the dominant paradigm through which we understand our emotional lives, and Freud still finds himself an iconic figure. Yet despite... (more)
Psychoanalytic Conversations: Interviews with Clinicians, Commentators, and Critics
In this study, Peter Rudnytsky presents ten substantive and provocative interviews with leading analysts (Enid Balint, Charles Rycroft, Stephen A. Mitchell, Roy Schafer, Jessica Benjamin), with... (more)
Ordinary People and Extra-ordinary Protections: A Post-Kleinian Approach to the Treatment of Primitive Mental States
This text investigates the development and function of "extra-ordinary protections", created to keep at bay any awareness of deeply traumatic happenings occurring at some point in life. The study... (more)
On moving and being moved: Non-verbal behavior in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis
This work examines non-verbal behaviour in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and covers topics such as: talking and acting; attunement; temperament, interaction and self; and the body. (more)
Nocturnes: Reflections on dreams and psychoanalysis
A series of reflections on dreams and psychoanalysis. Chapters examine: wishes and dreams; dreams from the dawn of time; a naturalist approach; dream disguise; where do dreams come from?; the private... (more)
Personalities: Master Clinicians Confront the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorders
Thirteen experts, known for their treatment of severe personality disorders, come together in this book to discuss their work. Representing all the major approaches to the treatment of borderline... (more)
Changing Conceptions of Psychoanalysis: The legacy of Merton M
This text contains essays on psychoanalysis collected together to celebrate the work of Merton M. Gill. (more)
Attachment and adult psychotherapy
This work offers an understanding of key attachment concepts to psychotherapy with adults. Treating different forms of emotional disturbances from this perspective, Dr Sable illustrates how... (more)
Psychoanalyses/Feminisms
Probes the complementary yet contested relations between psychoanalysis and feminism, emphasizing the plural nature of each.
Bringing together twelve provocative and iconoclastic contributions by... (more)
Freud: Darkness in the Midst of Vision
This work investigates one of the most controversial, yet influential figures in recent history. Sigmund Freud - the enigmatic founder of psychoanalysis - is analyzed through the myths he developed... (more)
Attachment Research and Psychoanalysis: Part 1: Theoretical Considerations (Psychoanalytic Inquiry)
Considers the clinical aspects of attachment research and psychoanalysis. Topics covered include attachment theory's contribution to the understanding of affective functioning in psychoanalysis, and... (more)
Freud's literary culture:
This study investigates the role played by literature in Sigmund Freud's creation and development of psychoanalysis. Graham Frankland analyzes the whole range of Freud's own texts from a... (more)