Lockdown Therapy: Jungian Perspectives on How the Pandemic Changed Psychoanalysis

This fascinating volume explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly and unexpectedly changed the ways psychoanalysis is conducted, and what those changes mean for analysis moving forward. The first part of the book is made up of interviews with authoritative authors in analytical psychology during the earliest phase of lockdown, centered on themes of the pandemic, lockdown, and how each individual was coping with the challenges those circumstances brought on. The second part features personal essays that further detail the subjective experiences of Jungian analysts and therapists worldwide, comprising a collection of reflections on how COVID-19 affected and changed the way analysts work with patients. The third part of the book is specular to the second and offers reflections from patients' perspectives on how the pandemic changed their therapies and lockdown affected their experience of therapy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nominated as an IAJS Book Award Finalist 2023!

This captivating volume delves into the profound and lasting changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about in the realm of psychoanalysis, from both the perspectives of analysts and their patients. The book is structured into three distinct parts.

The first part consists of interviews conducted by Stefano Carpani with esteemed authors in analytical psychology during the initial stages of lockdown. These interviews revolve around themes such as the pandemic, lockdown, and the individual coping mechanisms employed by each person.

The second part showcases personal essays authored by Jungian analysts and therapists from around the world. These essays provide a deeper exploration of the subjective experiences of these professionals, shedding light on how COVID-19 has impacted and altered their approach to working with patients. The reflections encompass various perspectives, including theoretical, clinical, technical, and practical considerations, encompassing clinical materials on transference and counter-transference dynamics.

The third part of the book takes a similar approach as the second, but from the perspective of patients. Patients have shared their anonymous testimonies through their written accounts, detailing how the pandemic has altered their therapeutic experiences and the impact of lockdown on their therapeutic journey.

Lockdown Therapy offers a comprehensive overview of an ongoing and crucial conversation within the field of psychoanalysis. It serves as a valuable resource for Jungian analysts, scholars, and clinicians engaged in the study and practice of analysis, psychotherapy, and counseling. By exploring the nuances of the pandemic's impact on psychoanalysis, this book contributes to our understanding of the evolving nature of mental health care and the adaptability of the therapeutic process in the face of unforeseen challenges.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032210230