In Pursuit of Psychic Change

<p>The members of the Betty Joseph Workshop have provided major contributions to psychoanalytic thinking since the meeting's inception in 1962. This book is a celebration of Betty Joseph's work and the work of a group of analysts who have joined her to discuss obstacles to psychic change in psychoanalytic treatment.</p><p>A prestigious line up of contributors present clinical material for discussion on a range of topics including:</p><ul> <li>Supporting psychic change</li> <li>Complacency in analysis and everyday life</li> <li>Containment enactment and communication.</li> </ul><p>The history of psychoanalysis is one of an ongoing struggle to reach a new understanding of the human psyche and develop more effective methods of treatment. <em>In Pursuit of Psychic Change</em> reflects this tradition - discussions of each contribution by other members of the group provide an in-depth exploration of the merits and limitations of a developing analytic technique in the hope of achieving true psychic change.</p><p>All psychoanalysts will benefit from the insights provided into the original and stimulating work of the members of the Betty Joseph Workshop.</p>