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Psychological Care for Cancer Patients: New Perspectives on
Training Health Professionals is an innovative work in psychosocial
oncology which examines the role of creative expression in the
psychological treatment of cancer patients. After having spent five
decades in this field, Domenico Arturo Nesci has become a proponent
of treatment that values patients as creatives and valiant fighters
rather than objects of an ambivalent compassion. This book analyzes
this intersection of psychology, the humanities, medicine, and
social work through scholarship conceived to help all people whose
lives are crossed by cancer: patients, relatives, caregivers,
health professionals, and students.
This acclaimed clinical guide and widely adopted text has filled a
key need in the field since its original publication. Nancy
McWilliams makes psychoanalytic personality theory and its
implications for practice accessible to practitioners of all levels
of experience. She explains major character types and demonstrates
specific ways that understanding the patient's individual
personality structure can influence the therapist's focus and style
of intervention. Guidelines are provided for developing a
systematic yet flexible diagnostic formulation and using it to
inform treatment. Highly readable, the book features a wealth of
illustrative clinical examples. New to This Edition *Reflects the
ongoing development of the author's approach over nearly two
decades. *Incorporates important advances in attachment theory,
neuroscience, and the study of trauma. *Coverage of the
contemporary relational movement in psychoanalysis.
Winner--Canadian Psychological Association's Goethe Award for
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Scholarship
Revisiting Jonestown covers three main topics: the psycho-biography
of Jim Jones (the leader of the suicidal community) from the new
perspective of Prenatal Psychology and transgenerational trauma,
the story of his Peoples Temple, with emphasis on what kind of
leadership and membership were responsible for their tragic end,
and the interpretation of death rituals by religious cults as
regression to primordial stages of human evolution, when a series
of genetic mutations changed the destiny of Homo Sapiens, at the
dawn of religion and human awareness. A pattern of collective
suicide is finally identified, making it possible to foresee and
try to prevent its tragic repetition. At the same time, through an
artistic editorial work on original images from the Peoples Temple
files, a sort of Multimedia Psychotherapy is subliminally delivered
in order to help the mourning of the victims of Jonestown, to whose
memory the book is dedicated.
In The Skillful Soul of the Psychotherapist, master clinicians
reflect on their core spiritual values, beliefs, experiences, and
the role these play in psychotherapy. Reflections by Nancy
McWilliams,David Wallin, and Salman Akhtar are responded to by
scholars representing a substantial range of psychological,
spiritual, religious, and theological perspectives. The ensuing
scholarly, clinical dialogue advances the idea that a
psychotherapist's formative spiritual experiences and core values
both deeply influence and are simultaneously influenced by the
therapeutic relationships and healing work that constitute his or
her clinical practice. Through this addressing of the interplay
between these master clinicians' inner wisdom and the therapeutic
process, readers will see demonstrated firsthand the vital
importance of the psychotherapist's spiritual life for creative and
effective clinical work. This volume will also provide the
opportunity for both experienced and training psychotherapists to
enrich their own clinical practice via a more robust engagement in
the points of contact and resonance that exist between their work
with clients and their own unique spiritual lives and experiences.
The past two decades of psychoanalytic discourse have witnessed a
marked transformation in the way we think about women and gender.
The assignment of gender carries with it a host of assumptions, yet
without it we can feel lost in a void, unmoored from the world of
rationality, stability and meaning. The feminist analytic thinkers
whose work is collected here confront the meaning established by
the assignment of gender and the uncertainty created by its
absence. The contributions brought together in Psychoanalytic
Reflections on a Gender-free Case address a cross-section of
significant issues that have both chronicled and facilitated the
changes in feminist psychoanalysis since the mid 1980s. Difficult
issues which have previously been ignored (such as the pregnancy of
the therapist or sexual abuse regarded as more than a fantasy) are
considered first. The book goes on to address family perspectives
as they interact and shape the child's experience of growing up
male or female. Other topics covered are the authority of personal
agency as influenced by the language and theory of patriarchy,
male-centred concepts that consistently define women as inferior,
and the concept of gender as being co-constructed within a
relationship. The gender-free case presented here will fascinate
all psychoanalysts interested in exploring ways of grappling with
the elusive nature of gender, as well as those studying gender
studies.
The last two decades of psychoanalytic discourse have witnessed a
marked transformation in the way we think about women and gender.
The assignment of gender carries with it a host of assumptions, yet
without it we can feel lost in a void, unmoored from the world of
rationality, stability and meaning. The feminist analytic thinkers
whose work is collected here confront the meaning established by
the assignment of gender and the uncertainty created by its
absence.
The articles brought together in "Psychoanalytic Reflections on a
Gender-free" "Case: Into the Void" address a cross-section of
significant issues that have both chronicled and facilitated the
changes of the last two decades of feminist psychoanalysis.
Difficult issues which have previously been ignored (such as the
pregnancy of the therapist or sexual abuse regarded as more than a
fantasy) are considered first. The book goes on to address family
perspectives as they interact and shape the child's experience of
growing up male or female. Other topics covered are the authority
of personal agency as influenced by the language and theory of
patriarchy, male-centered concepts that consistently define women
as inferior, and the concept of gender as being co-constructed
within a relationship. Thus the authors explore the notion of
gender identity as an ongoing negotiation among multiple gendered
selves.
The gender-free case presented here will fascinate all
psychoanalysts interested in exploring ways of grappling with the
elusive nature of gender, as well as those studying gender studies.
Building on the enormous popularity of her two previous texts on
diagnosis and case formulation, this important work from Nancy
McWilliams completes the trilogy by addressing in detail the art
and science of psychodynamic treatment. McWilliams distills the
essential principles of clinical practice, including effective
listening and talking; transference and countertransference;
emotional safety; and an empathic, attuned attitude toward the
patient. The author describes the values, assumptions, and clinical
and research findings that guide the psychoanalytic enterprise, and
shows how to integrate elements of other theoretical perspectives
when necessary. She also discusses the phases of treatment and
covers such neglected topics as educating the client about the
therapeutic process, handling complex challenges to boundaries, and
attending to self-care. Presenting complex clinical information in
personal, nontechnical language enriched by in-depth clinical
vignettes, this is an essential psychoanalytic work and training
text for therapists.
*The latest work from an award-winning, bestselling author and
professor. *Concise and practical, the book distills a wealth of
knowledge and experience for psychodynamically oriented therapists.
*Strong text potential--a perfect companion to McWilliams's
Psychoanalytic Diagnosis, 2e; Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy; and
Psychoanalytic Case Formulation. *Often overlooked in training,
supervision plays a critical role and requires a distinct skill
set.
Revisiting Jonestown covers three main topics: the psycho-biography
of Jim Jones (the leader of the suicidal community) from the new
perspective of Prenatal Psychology and transgenerational trauma,
the story of his Peoples Temple, with emphasis on what kind of
leadership and membership were responsible for their tragic end,
and the interpretation of death rituals by religious cults as
regression to primordial stages of human evolution, when a series
of genetic mutations changed the destiny of Homo Sapiens, at the
dawn of religion and human awareness. A pattern of collective
suicide is finally identified, making it possible to foresee and
try to prevent its tragic repetition. At the same time, through an
artistic editorial work on original images from the Peoples Temple
files, a sort of Multimedia Psychotherapy is subliminally delivered
in order to help the mourning of the victims of Jonestown, to whose
memory the book is dedicated.
Now completely revised (over 90% new), this is the authoritative
diagnostic manual grounded in psychodynamic clinical models and
theories. Explicitly oriented toward case formulation and treatment
planning, PDM-2 offers practitioners an empirically based,
clinically useful alternative or supplement to DSM and ICD
categorical diagnoses. Leading international authorities
systematically address personality functioning and psychological
problems of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old
age, including clear conceptualizations and illustrative case
examples. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they
can find additional case illustrations and download and print five
reproducible PDM-derived rating scales in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11"
size. New to This Edition *Significant revisions to all chapters,
reflecting a decade of clinical, empirical, and methodological
advances. *Chapter with extended case illustrations, including
complete PDM profiles. *Separate section on older adults (the first
classification system with a geriatric section). *Extensive
treatment of psychotic conditions and the psychotic level of
personality organization. *Greater attention to issues of culture
and diversity, and to both the clinician's and patient's
subjectivity. *Chapter on recommended assessment instruments, plus
reproducible/downloadable diagnostic tools. *In-depth comparisons
to DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM throughout. Sponsoring associations include
the International Psychoanalytical Association, Division 39 of the
American Psychological Association, the American Psychoanalytic
Association, the International Association for Relational
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, the American Association for
Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, and five other
organizations. Winner--American Board and Academy of Psychoanalysis
Book Prize (Clinical Category)
Now completely revised (over 90% new), this is the authoritative
diagnostic manual grounded in psychodynamic clinical models and
theories. Explicitly oriented toward case formulation and treatment
planning, PDM-2 offers practitioners an empirically based,
clinically useful alternative or supplement to DSM and ICD
categorical diagnoses. Leading international authorities
systematically address personality functioning and psychological
problems of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old
age, including clear conceptualizations and illustrative case
examples. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they
can find additional case illustrations and download and print five
reproducible PDM-derived rating scales in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11"
size. New to This Edition *Significant revisions to all chapters,
reflecting a decade of clinical, empirical, and methodological
advances. *Chapter with extended case illustrations, including
complete PDM profiles. *Separate section on older adults (the first
classification system with a geriatric section). *Extensive
treatment of psychotic conditions and the psychotic level of
personality organization. *Greater attention to issues of culture
and diversity, and to both the clinician's and patient's
subjectivity. *Chapter on recommended assessment instruments, plus
reproducible/downloadable diagnostic tools. *In-depth comparisons
to DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM throughout. Sponsoring associations include
the International Psychoanalytical Association, Division 39 of the
American Psychological Association, the American Psychoanalytic
Association, the International Association for Relational
Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, the American Association for
Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work, and five other
organizations. Winner--American Board and Academy of Psychoanalysis
Book Prize (Clinical Category)
This acclaimed clinical guide and widely adopted text has filled a
key need in the field since its original publication. Nancy
McWilliams makes psychoanalytic personality theory and its
implications for practice accessible to practitioners of all levels
of experience. She explains major character types and demonstrates
specific ways that understanding the patient's individual
personality structure can influence the therapist's focus and style
of intervention. Guidelines are provided for developing a
systematic yet flexible diagnostic formulation and using it to
inform treatment. Highly readable, the book features a wealth of
illustrative clinical examples. New to This Edition *Reflects the
ongoing development of the author's approach over nearly two
decades. *Incorporates important advances in attachment theory,
neuroscience, and the study of trauma. *Coverage of the
contemporary relational movement in psychoanalysis.
Winner--Canadian Psychological Association's Goethe Award for
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Scholarship
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