Psychosis and Extreme States: An Ethic for Treatment

A new theory of transference-in-psychosis is presented in this book, which challenges the fear of psychosis and argues that the psychoanalytic experience should aim to create a new ethic for the analysand and the treatment. It draws upon the work of Freud, Lacan, Deleuze & Guattari, and Apollon to reframe the problem of the 'body (as an effect of language) and its relation to transference, and ethics, in treating psychosis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 17 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This remarkable and exquisitely crafted book evokes a profound shift in the approach to treating psychosis, as acclaimed author Juliet Flower MacCannell, the esteemed author of Figuring Lacan and The Hysterics Guide to the Future Female Subject, asserts.

Bret Fimiani's work presents a captivating exploration of the Lacanian approach to psychosis through a clear and accessible style, effectively conveying Lacanian concepts with remarkable precision, supported by illustrative examples drawn from his extensive psychoanalytic practice. The author's dynamic investigation confronts the pervasive fear surrounding psychosis by incorporating testimonials from individuals who have experienced psychosis, as well as insights from the Hearing Voices Network and esteemed analysts who emphasize the untapped intelligence inherent in this condition.

Co-author Francoise Davoine, in her endorsement, highlights the book's groundbreaking contributions. She remarks, "This book advances a novel theory of transference-in-psychosis, with the ultimate goal of challenging and transforming our understanding of the psychosis experience. It delves into the crucial role of ethics in establishing transference within the treatment of psychosis, arguing that the primary objective of psychoanalytic therapy is to cultivate a new ethical framework for both the analysand and the treatment provider. Drawing upon the profound insights of Freud, Lacan, Deleuze & Guattari, and Apollon, the author reimagines the problem of the 'body (as an effect of language)' and its relationship to transference and ethics in the context of treating psychosis. By grounding their analysis in the lived experiences of psychotics, the author proposes a transformative perspective that challenges the conventional understanding of this condition. This book offers a comprehensive psychoanalytic theory of psychosis that emerges directly from the profound insights gained through the experience of psychosis itself. Through its synthesis, it provides a valuable resource for psychoanalysts and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and clinical approach to psychosis."

Weight: 457g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030754396
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021