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This unique book makes object relations and self psychology accessible to readers not familiar with recent psychoanalytical literature. The theories presented in the book illuminate areas of childhood experiences such as 'relational' problems and narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. Readers will find clinical insights about object relations and self psychology through the presentation of issues, ideas, and controversies of these models of the person.

Michael S. Clair offers an easy-to-understand overview of the ideas--and approaches to therapy--of eight major theorists the field: W. R. D. Fairbairn, Melanie Klein, D. W. Winnicott, Edith Jacobson, Margaret Mahler, Otto Kernberg, Heinz Kohut, and Stephen Mitchell.

1. Object Relations Theories and Self Psychology
2. The Freudian Starting Point: Concepts Relevant to Object Relations and Self Psychology Theories
3. Melanie Klein: Innovative and Transitional Theorist
4. W


Fairbairn: A "Pure" Object Relations Model
5. D

Winnicott: Pediatrician With a Unique Perspective
6. Margaret S
Mahler: The Psychological Birth of the Individual
7. Edith Jacobson: An Integrated Model
8. Otto Kernberg: A Synthesis
9. Heinz Kohut: Self Psychology and Narcissism
10. Stephen A
Mitchell: The Integrated Relational Model
11. A Case Study Narrative

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Object Relations and Self Psychology An Introduction

Object Relations and Self Psychology An Introduction

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