Evidence-Based Critique of Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Research, Theory, and Clinical Practice

The book "An Evidence-Based Critique of Contemporary Psychoanalysis" assesses the state of psychoanalysis in the 21st century and makes recommendations for its integration into broader psychological theory and psychotherapy. It argues that psychoanalysis has gained support from recent empirical research and could revive its influence by establishing a stronger relationship to science. Brief psychoanalytic therapy has been shown to be effective for common mental disorders, and the book reviews changes in the psychoanalytic paradigm, including the shift from intrapsychic mechanisms to attachment theory.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 164 pages
\n Publication date: 22 January 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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An in-depth examination of contemporary psychoanalysis is presented in Joel Paris' book, "An Evidence-Based Critique of Contemporary Psychoanalysis." The author assesses the state of psychoanalysis in the 21st century and identifies areas where it needs to strengthen its scientific and clinical foundation. Paris emphasizes the importance of integrating psychoanalysis with modern clinical psychology and psychiatry to enhance its influence and relevance.

While psychoanalysis has declined as an independent discipline, it continues to play a significant role in clinical thought. Paris explores the extent to which psychoanalysis has gained support from recent empirical research. He argues that by establishing a stronger relationship with science, psychoanalysis can regain its influence and relevance.

In terms of clinical applications, Paris suggests that while convincing evidence is lacking for long-term treatment, brief psychoanalytic therapy, lasting a few months, has shown promising results for common mental disorders. He highlights the need for more research to validate these findings.

Paris also reviews significant changes in the psychoanalytic paradigm, particularly the shift from a theory centered on intrapsychic mechanisms to an interpersonal approach of attachment theory. He explores the interfaces between psychoanalysis and other disciplines, such as neuropsychoanalysis and the incorporation of analytic theory into post-modern models popular in the humanities.

The book concludes by examining the legacy of psychoanalysis and making recommendations for its integration into broader psychological theory and psychotherapy. Paris aims to interest psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, scholars, and practitioners across the mental health professions in understanding the field's past, present, and potential future influence.

\n Weight: 276g\n
Dimension: 197 x 231 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367074289\n \n