Clinical Research in Psychoanalysis: Theoretical Basis and Experiences through Working Parties

Clinical Research in Psychoanalysis is a unique contribution to bridging the gap between clinicians and researchers, providing an innovative analysis of clinical material from different perspectives. It reevaluates clinical research, facilitating links between analysts and different ways of thinking, and covering key topics such as metaphor, research, and the future of psychoanalytic research. This text is a fruitful dialogue between theoretical conceptions and clinicians, expanding perspectives on clinical material and broadening views on the patient. It is an invaluable resource for psychoanalytic training and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Clinical Research in Psychoanalysis is a groundbreaking contribution to bridging the gap between clinicians and researchers and fostering a culture of rigorous and systematic inquiry. By employing diverse methods and perspectives from various schools of psychoanalytic thought, this book provides a novel exploration of clinical material. Analysts from different working parties of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) have come together to analyze the same clinical data, offering a comprehensive view of the different approaches currently used by these parties. This allows readers to gain insights into the strengths and applications of each method in different research scenarios.

The book aims to reevaluate clinical research, connecting the analysts working within the working parties and exploring different ways of thinking in clinical research. It addresses key topics such as how working parties can facilitate diverse research types, the role of metaphor in psychoanalytic research and practice, and the future prospects for psychoanalytic research. This text serves as a fruitful dialogue between different theoretical conceptions and between clinicians and researchers, expanding our perspectives on the evidence found in clinical material and broadening our understanding of the patient.

This book is particularly valuable for psychologists and psychoanalysts seeking to enhance their clinical practice and integrate research evidence into their psychoanalytic work. It is an essential resource for psychoanalytic training of candidates, teachers, and students, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of clinical research methodologies and their applications.

In conclusion, Clinical Research in Psychoanalysis is a groundbreaking work that offers a unique and valuable perspective on clinical research. By employing diverse methods and perspectives, it provides a comprehensive exploration of clinical material and fosters a culture of rigorous and systematic inquiry. This book is an invaluable resource for psychologists, psychoanalysts, and anyone interested in advancing the field of psychoanalysis.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367760380