Psychosomatics Today: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

This revised edition of Psychosomatics Today provides a comprehensive introduction to the different international schools of psychosomatics, including the Paris School, Latin American School, American school of psychosomatic medicine, and Kleinian approach. It also includes a chapter on the German School of Psychosomatics, expands upon allergic object relations, and tackles the contemporary topic of overflow in theory and clinical practice. Illustrated by clinical case studies, the book is of interest to psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, students of psychiatry and psychology, and paediatricians and medical practitioners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and updated edition of Psychosomatics Today offers a thorough exploration of the diverse international schools of psychosomatics, authored by esteemed professionals. It includes three new chapters on current practice, expanding its coverage to include the Paris School, the Latin American School, the American School of Psychosomatic Medicine, and the Kleinian approach to the soma. In addition to delving into fundamental psychosomatic concepts, the book focuses primarily on these schools, while also introducing the German School of Psychosomatics and exploring allergic object relations in greater detail. Moreover, it addresses the contemporary issue of overflow in theory and clinical practice.

The book employs a diverse range of theoretical approaches, supported by numerous clinical case studies that offer a holistic and engaging portrayal of the field. These case studies encompass adolescent and child therapies, providing a comprehensive understanding of psychosomatics.

Psychosomatics Today is an invaluable resource for psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, students of psychiatry and psychology, paediatricians, and medical practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of psychosomatics. Its comprehensive nature and up-to-date content make it a must-read for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032106601
Edition number: 2 ed