Object Relations and Self Psychology: An Introduction

by Michael St. Clair

Intended as a supplementary book for use in theory of psychotherapy/counselling courses, this book presents the main ideas and approaches of two major, modern theories of the object relations and the psychology of the self. The author provides an overview of such writers as W.R.D. Fairbairn, D.W. Winnicott, Otto Kernberg, Melanie Klein, Margaret S. Mahler, and Heinz Kohut, and illustrates their work with case studies, as well as summarizing, comparing and contrasting their work.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Social Work, Counselling, Textbooks, Psychoanalysis

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[*yasmin*]

این کتاب برای ورود به دنیای نظریات پسافرویدی مناسبه. یه ذهنیتی از هرکدوم از نظریه پردازان روابط موضوعی و روانشناسی خود میده و مسیر رو هموار میکنه برای مطالعه عمیق‌تر در مورد هرکدوم.

[Chalice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is incredible. Not a quick easy read, but this opened my eyes to how the mind relates to others and makes assumptions based on our past experiences. This book brings the statement "you're projecting" to a whole other level. I already knew I was going to incorporate this theory into my practice when I was only one chapter in! My copy is highlighted all over the place, with notes in the margins. This is, by far, one of my top favorite psychology books for clinicians.

[Nasim M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Difficult...

[LaLa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe it's impossible to actually "like" a textbook.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fair overview of psychoanalytical theories.