As the foundational theory of modern psychological practice,
psychoanalysis and its attendant assumptions predominated well
through most of the twentieth century. The influence of
psychoanalytic theories of development was profound and still
resonates in the thinking and practice of today s mental health
professionals. Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories
provides a succinct and reliable overview of what these theories
are and where they came from. Ably combining theory, history, and
biography it summarizes the theories of Freud and his successors
against the broader evolution of analytic developmental theory
itself, giving readers a deeper understanding of this history, and
of their own theoretical stance and choices of interventions. Along
the way, the authors discuss criteria for evaluating developmental
theories, trace persistent methodological concerns, and shed
intriguing light on what was considered normative child and
adolescent behavior in earlier eras.
Each major paradigm is represented by its most prominent figures
such as Freud s drive theory, Erikson s life cycle theory, Bowlby s
attachment theory, and Fonagy s neuropsychological attachment
theory. For each, the Guide provides:
- biographical information
- a conceptual framework
- contributions to theory
- a clinical illustration or salient excerpt from their
work.
The Guide to Psychoanalytic Developmental Theories offers a
foundational perspective for the graduate student in clinical or
school psychology, counseling, or social work. Seasoned
psychiatrists, analysts, and other clinical practitioners also may
find it valuable to revisit these formative moments in the history
of the field."
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