Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Adolescents: College student development and treatment

Philip Rosenbaum and Richard Webb's book explores the complexities of working as counselors and psychotherapists for college students, offering a perspective that is sensitive to clinical concerns and the broader context of college counseling and working with adolescents. It focuses on the emergence of adolescent identities through a relationship with otherness, exploring destructive feelings, suicidal phenomenology, and the effects of trauma.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In their comprehensive book, "Working with College Students: A Comprehensive Guide," Philip Rosenbaum and Richard Webb delve into the intricate realm of counseling and psychotherapy for college students. They offer a rich and detailed account of the developmental issues crucial in understanding the adolescent experience. Drawing from existentialism, cultural psychology, and relational and object relations theories in psychoanalysis, this book provides a sensitive perspective that encompasses both clinical concerns and the broader context of college counseling and working with adolescents.

Central to their exploration is the emergence of adolescent identities through a relationship with otherness. The authors examine various aspects related to this process, including the emergence and reconciliation of destructive feelings, the phenomenology of suicidal thoughts, and the effects of trauma. By offering a fresh perspective on clinical developmental theories as they impact adolescents and young adults, Rosenbaum and Webb provide a comprehensive view of college-student development that is both theoretically robust and clinically applicable.

This book is a valuable resource for counselors, psychotherapists, and psychoanalysts who work with college-age clients. It offers insightful insights and practical strategies that can enhance their understanding and effectiveness in assisting these young individuals navigate the challenges of their developmental journey. Through their comprehensive approach, Rosenbaum and Webb invite readers to reevaluate and revitalize their practices, ensuring that they provide the best possible support and guidance to their college-student clients.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032159744