{"product_id":"a-psychoanalytic-approach-to-treating-psychosis-genesis-psychopathology-and-case-study-paperback","title":"A Psychoanalytic Approach to Treating Psychosis: Genesis, Psychopathology and Case Study - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFranco de Masi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Psychoanalytic Approach to Treating Psychosis\u003c\/em\u003e shows how, by understanding the antecedents and dynamics of psychosis, a psychoanalytic approach can offer a long-term alternative to the only psychotropic therapy and an explanation of the infantile origin of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis ground-breaking examination begins by clearly explaining complex terms and theories from the most significant thinkers in psychoanalysis. Split into three parts, it then explores the problems faced when following one specific technique for understanding the psychotic process. Practical as well as theoretical, Part 2 illustrates how to prepare an appropriate setting for the patient, including the importance of listening and the analyst's approach, as well as highlighting key features of the condition, such as delusions, hallucinations, infantile withdrawal and psychotic dreams. Acknowledging that psychosis is a psychic transformation which the mind works as a sensorial organ, the author asserts that the seeds are sown in childhood through emotional trauma, leading to withdrawal into a fantasy world.　\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrimming with real-life vignettes throughout, Part 3 is dedicated to a unique and lengthy case study to illustrate the challenges of working with such patients. It also looks positively towards future research on psychosis informed by insights from neuroscience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovative and accessible, this book will be essential reading for anyone working in psychosis, including psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, psychologists and physicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranco De Masi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a former president of the Centro Milanese di Psicoanalisi and Secretary of the Training Institute of Milan. He has published papers in international psychoanalytical journals and books translated into English, French, German, Spanish and Polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42090178084999,"sku":"9780367416416","price":79.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/10e9e8dde1a893f614df7b3b125c4fcf.webp?v=1732280403","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-psychoanalytic-approach-to-treating-psychosis-genesis-psychopathology-and-case-study-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}