Fresh Look at Psychoanalytic Technique: Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis

This collection of selected papers explores psychoanalytic technique, exemplifying Fred Busch's singular contribution, and the breadth and depth of his work. It provides an updated Freudian model for a curative process and integrates the work of analysts from Europe and Latin America. It will be of great interest to psychoanalysts and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection of selected papers delves into the realm of psychoanalytic technique, showcasing Fred Busch's remarkable contribution to this field alongside the breadth and depth of his work. Spanning essential topics such as the unique aspects of psychoanalysis, interpretation, psychic truth, the role of memory, and the significance of the analyst's reveries, this book brings together the author's most significant contributions on this subject for the first time. Taken as a whole, Busch's work has presented an updated Freudian model for a therapeutic process through psychoanalysis, along with the necessary techniques to achieve this. With meticulous attention to providing the theoretical foundations for their conclusions, these essays vividly depict how Busch, as a humanist, has consistently championed what, in retrospect, appears fundamental to psychoanalytic technique but which may have been overlooked at times: the patient's ability to hear, understand, and emotionally resonate with interventions. This book also fosters a profound appreciation for Freudian theory, seamlessly integrating the work of analysts from Europe and Latin America, which has been a prominent feature in his recent endeavors. Comprehensive and accessible, these works primarily focus on clinical issues, offering numerous examples of work with patients while providing concise explanations of the theoretical background. By offering new interpretations of fundamental technique principles and revitalizing older methods with a fresh perspective, A Fresh Look at Psychoanalytic Technique holds immense interest for psychoanalysts and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapists alike.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367621841