A Psychoanalytic Study of the Wounded Healer: Life Stories, Myth and Reality

A Psychoanalytic Study of the Wounded Healer explores the myth that therapists are 'wounded healers' through qualitative research and the life stories of seven renowned psychoanalysts and psychotherapists. It identifies patterns and common themes in their experiences, shedding light on the enduring myth of the wounded healer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A Psychoanalytic Study of the Wounded Healer delves into the captivating myth that therapists are inherently 'wounded healers.' Through qualitative research, author Rhona M. Fear presents the compelling life stories of seven renowned psychoanalysts and psychotherapists, including Sigmund Freud, John Bowlby, and Patrick Casement. Fear employs grounded theory to analyze her extensive research, meticulously categorizing her findings to highlight experiences such as trauma in early life, attachment issues, mental disturbances, and resistance to authority figures. This insightful book uncovers patterns and common themes woven throughout the lives of these influential figures, shedding light on the enduring significance of the wounded healer myth. Written in a accessible and engaging style, A Psychoanalytic Study of the Wounded Healer holds immense appeal to psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, counselors, and professionals in the helping fields. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that deepen our understanding of the complex dynamics between therapists and their clients, fostering empathy and professional growth.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 232 x 154 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032327365