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The Claustro-Agoraphobic Dilemma in Psychoanalysis: Fear of Madness

The Claustro-Agoraphobic Dilemma in Psychoanalysis: Fear of Madness

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The Claustro-Agoraphobic Dilemma in Psychoanalysis: Fear of Madness is a collection of psychoanalytic case studies that address claustro-agoraphobic anxieties and schizoid phenomena. It provides a timely assessment of claustro-agoraphobia and argues for a long-term approach to psychoanalytic treatment to help patients work through unconscious conflicts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The Claustro-Agoraphobic Dilemma in Psychoanalysis: Fear of Madness is a comprehensive collection that delves into the theory of claustro-agoraphobic anxieties and schizoid phenomena. It offers psychoanalytic case studies that explore the intricate transference and counter-transference dynamics inherent in these agonizing disorders.

The book is organized into several chapters, each presenting a unique perspective on claustro-agoraphobia. Contributors include renowned psychoanalysts such as Susan Finkelstein, Heinz Weiss, Helene Deutsch, Bertram Lewin, Edoardo Weiss, Esther Bick, Donald Meltzer, Albert Mason, John Steiner, and Claudia Frank. Additionally, a chapter by Kristin White is included, offering insights into working remotely with psychoanalytic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applying a Freudian, Kleinian, and Bionian methodology, this collection argues for a long-term approach to psychoanalytic treatment in order to help claustro-agoraphobic patients work through the unconscious conflicts that interfere with their capacity to engage in a committed relationship.

The book is a valuable resource for psychoanalysts in practice and training, as well as academics and historians interested in the universality of spiritual and mythic motifs. It provides a deep understanding of the complexities of claustro-agoraphobia and offers practical strategies for therapeutic intervention.

In conclusion, The Claustro-Agoraphobic Dilemma in Psychoanalysis: Fear of Madness is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of claustro-agoraphobia and its treatment. It offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that will be invaluable to professionals and scholars alike.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032060132

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