Psychoanalytic Intersections: Selected Writing of the Austen Riggs Center Erikson Institute Visiting Scholar Program

Psychoanalytic Intersections explores the influence and legacy of the Austen Riggs Center, a psychoanalytically oriented psychiatric hospital, and the Erikson Institute for Education and Research. The book showcases interdisciplinary work at the intersections of psychoanalysis and academia, psychiatry, psychology, psychoanalysis, and hospital and private practice settings. Contributors reflect on how their clinical experiences shaped their thinking and writing, offering insights into the production of interdisciplinary scholarship in applied psychoanalysis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 09 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Psychoanalytic Intersections delves into the profound influence and enduring legacy of the Austen Riggs Center, one of the oldest psychoanalytically oriented psychiatric hospitals in America, and the esteemed home of the Erikson Institute for Education and Research. Former Erikson scholar Elise Miller has skillfully compiled the work of a diverse array of clinicians and scholars who have engaged with the Erikson Institute's Visiting Scholars Program. These contributors, hailing from various disciplines, departments, and methodologies, exemplify the forefront of interdisciplinary research at the intersections of psychoanalysis, academia, psychiatry, psychology, psychoanalysis, and hospital and private practice settings. For this exceptional collection, each contributor has chosen a selected piece from their published works to be presented alongside a fresh afterword, reflecting on how their time spent in a clinical setting has shaped their thinking and writing. Moreover, these personal narratives provide a unique window into the process of producing such scholarship, shedding light on the disciplinary crossings and migrations of applied psychoanalysis, particularly as it continues to expand its insights and influences beyond the boundaries of our world.

Psychoanalytic Intersections holds immense appeal to psychoanalytic clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists actively engaged in interdisciplinary work, as well as to academics and scholars in the field of interdisciplinary psychoanalytic studies. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to explore the intricate intersections between psychoanalysis and other disciplines, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics and applications of this therapeutic approach. By presenting a diverse range of perspectives and methodologies, this book offers a rich tapestry of insights that will undoubtedly inspire and inform scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032345284