Object Relations and Self Psychology: An Introduction - Softcover

St. Clair, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534338550 ISBN 13: 9780534338558

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 1995

Synopsis

This unique book makes object relations and self psychology accessible to students of psychology, counseling, and social work as well as to theologians and other theorists not familiar with recent psychoanalytical literature. The theories presented illuminate areas of childhood experiences such as relational problems and narcissistic and borderline personality disorders...Students will find clinical insights about object relations and self psychology. The issues, ideas, and controversies of these models of the person are clearly presented and readable. A balance between technical accuracy and simple clarity is maintained.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael St. Clair has a clinical background in individual and family therapy, as well as in teaching personality theory and supervising students in field placements. He is a Professor of Psychology at Emmanuel College, Boston. He has published in the area of object relations and also in the history of millennarian groups.

Review:

"St. Clair has done a fine job of highlighting the evolution of psychoanalytic thought from classical Freudian to Object Relations and Self Psychology theories, and presenting complex material in a very palatable fashion."

"I would say it's a good clear introduction to the various object relations and self psychology approaches...and a good starting point for students beginning their masters level counseling program."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0534338550
• ISBN 13: 9780534338558
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 226