Heinz Kohut and the Psychology of the Self
Author | : Allen M. Siegel |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2008-02-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134883929 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134883927 |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Download or read book Heinz Kohut and the Psychology of the Self written by Allen M. Siegel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-02-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heinz Kohut's work represents an important departure from the Freudian tradition of psychoanalysis. A founder of the Self Psychology movement in America, he based his practice on the belief that narcissistic vulnerabilities play a significant part in the suffering that brings people for treatment. Written predominantly for a psychoanalytic audience Kohut's work is often difficult to interpret. Siegel uses examples from his own practice to show how Kohut's innovative theories can be applied to other forms of treatment.