Object Relations and Self Psychology: An Introduction - Softcover

St. Clair, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534067085 ISBN 13: 9780534067083

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co, 1986

Synopsis

Intended as a supplementary book for use in theory of psychotherapy/counselling courses, this book presents the main ideas and approaches of two major, modern theories of the person: object relations and the psychology of the self. The author provides an overview of such writers as W.R.D. Fairbairn, D.W. Winnicott, Otto Kernberg, Melanie Klein, Margaret S. Mahler, and Heinz Kohut, and illustrates their work with case studies, as well as summarizing, comparing and contrasting their work.

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 Pub Co
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0534067085
• ISBN 13: 9780534067083
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 196