The Danger of Change : The Kleinian Approach with Patients Who Experience Progress as Trauma

Robert (Private Practice Waska

ISBN 10: 0415385849 / ISBN 13: 9780415385848

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Mär 2006, 2006

Neuware - This work represents a watershed in Kleinian theory. The Author beautifully integrates traditional Kleinian concepts, particularly those of the paranoid-schizoid and depressive positions, with the occurrence of infantile and childhood trauma and / or deprivations. His clinical examples are extraordinarily convincing. All mental health workers will greatly benefit from reading this bookJames Grotstein Confusing clinical standoffs, loyalty to self-destruction and abrupt terminations are challenging and under-examined problems for the modern psychoanalytic practitioner. The Danger of Change is a timely book that addresses the so-called resistant patient so many clinicians are familiar with. Robert Waska blends theory based on Melanie Klein's classical stance with the more contemporary Freudian/Kleinian school, to demonstrate how to understand patients that are resistant to progress. Divided into four sections, this book covers. - Reluctant Patients and the Fight Against Change: Caught Between the Paranoid and Depressive World- Greed and the Dangers of Change- Interruptions to the Process of Change: Loss, Envy, and the Death Instinct- Working Toward Change in the Face of Overwhelming OddsExtensive and detailed clinical material is used to bring clarity to subjects including symbolism, conflict resolution, projective identification, the depressive and paranoid positions, change and trust. 'The Danger of Change' brings hope and clarity to cases involving patients who experience progress as a threat to their emotional wellbeing. It will be of great interest to all practicing psychoanalysts, as well as those studying psychoanalytic theory and practice. Seller Inventory # 9780415385848

Synopsis:

Confusing clinical standoffs, loyalty to self-destruction and abrupt terminations are challenging and under-examined problems for the modern psychoanalytic practitioner. The Danger of Change is a timely book that addresses the so-called resistant patient so many clinicians are familiar with.

Robert Waska blends theory based on Melanie Klein’s classical stance with the more contemporary Freudian/Kleinian school, to demonstrate how to understand patients that are resistant to progress. Divided into four sections, this book covers:

• reluctant patients and the fight against change: caught between the paranoid and depressive world
• greed and the dangers of change
• interruptions to the process of change: loss, envy, and the death instinct
• working toward change in the face of overwhelming odds

Extensive and detailed clinical material is used to bring clarity to subjects including symbolism, conflict resolution, projective identification, the depressive and paranoid positions, change and trust.

The Danger of Change brings hope and clarity to cases involving patients who experience progress as a threat to their emotional wellbeing. It will be of great interest to all practising psychoanalysts, as well as those studying psychoanalytic theory and practice.

About the Author:

Robert Waska is a Psychoanalyst and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in private practice in San Francisco and Marin County. He is author of several books, including Projective Identification in the Clinical Setting and Real People, Real Problems, Real Solutions.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Danger of Change : The Kleinian Approach...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mär 2006
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu