A Short Introduction to Psychoanalysis
- Jane Milton - British Psychoanalytical Society
- Caroline Polmear - British Psychoanalytical Society
- Julia Fabricius - British Psychoanalytical Society
A Short Introduction to Psychoanalysis offers a user-friendly introduction to arguably the most misunderstood of all the psychological therapies. This fully updated and revised second edition explains what psychoanalysis really is and provides the reader with an overview of its basic concepts, historical development, critiques and research base. Demonstrating the far reaching influence of psychoanalysis, the authors - all practicing psychoanalysts - describe how its concepts have been applied beyond the consulting room and examine its place within the spectrum of other psychological theories. The text is enlivened by numerous clinical examples.
New to this edition, the book
o discusses parent infant psychotherapy and mentalization-based therapy (MBT)
o further investigates psychotherapy in the NHS and the IAPT programme, with more on the debate between CBT and analytic approaches
o includes more on dreaming and attachment theory, with added examples
o includes new research studies and addresses the new field of psychosocial studies.
This down-to-earth guide provides the ideal `way-in' to the subject for new trainees. For anyone thinking of becoming a psychoanalyst, the book also provides information on the training process and the structure of the profession.
A good introductory text. This is written in an accessible style, which offres a comprehensive coverage of psychoanalysis.
This is an excellent book. It is concise and clear.
A truly magnificant introduction to psychoanalysis. Anyone interested in psychoanalysis should read it at least once if not more.
A very accessible account which engages the reader immediately with interesting vignettes and then draws back to set the scene and contextualise. Thumbnail sketches of key figures put the development in context, and the chapter on different cultural development brings something fresh to the discussion. Also a good chapter on research which is very worthwhile for our students
A comprehensive introduction to psychoanalysis - the case examples help to elucidate complex concepts which are explained in sufficient detail without a loss of meaning
Clear and comprehensive, an excellent introduction to a complex subject will make this an invaluable resource for counselling students.
