Psychoanalysis, COVID and Mass Trauma: The Trauma of Reality

The book explores the impact of collective trauma, such as pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism, war, and the potential long-term psychological effects, using COVID-19 as an instance of Mass Trauma. It offers a unique approach through the diarizing of the authors' own clinical experiences and responses to the pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book expands upon the author's theoretical concept introduced in their previous work, delving deeper into the impact of collective trauma, encompassing events such as pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism, war, and their potential long-term psychological effects. It explores COVID-19 as a prime example of Mass Trauma, offering a psychoanalytic lens through which to reflect on the crisis. The author employs clinical material from the pandemic itself to illustrate their points, providing a unique perspective by documenting their personal clinical experiences and responses to the unfolding events.

The book builds upon the author's theoretical concept, 'The Transgenerational Atmosphere,' explored in their earlier work.

It examines the profound impact of collective trauma, including pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism, war, and their potential long-term psychological consequences.

The author delves into COVID-19 as a significant instance of Mass Trauma, offering a psychoanalytic lens through which to analyze and understand the crisis.

Through the author's personal clinical experiences and responses documented in the book, readers gain a unique perspective on the pandemic's impact on individuals and society.

The author's approach combines theoretical insights with firsthand clinical observations, making the book an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and mental health professionals alike.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032046440