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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 and essays that explore claustro-agoraphobic anxieties and schizoid phenomena, offering a long-term approach to psychoanalytic treatment to help patients work through unconscious conflicts and develop committed relationships.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The Claustro-Agoraphobic Dilemma in Psychoanalysis: Fear of Madness, authored by Susan Finkelstein and Heinz Weiss, 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.

In this volume, readers are presented with a timely assessment of claustro-agoraphobia, as first developed by Henri Rey. The book features a diverse range of papers by renowned psychoanalysts, including 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 valuable insights into working remotely with psychoanalytic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applying a Freudian, Kleinian, and Bionian methodology, this collection advocates for a long-term approach to psychoanalytic treatment in order to assist claustro-agoraphobic patients in resolving the unconscious conflicts that hinder their ability to engage in committed relationships.

This book serves as a valuable resource for psychoanalysts in practice and training, as well as academics and historians interested in exploring the universality of spiritual and mythic motifs. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it an essential read for those seeking to deepen their understanding of claustro-agoraphobic anxieties and schizoid phenomena.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032060149

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