The Embedded Self: An Integrative Psychodynamic and Systemic Perspective on Couples and Family Therapy

by Mary-Joan Gerson

Book Overview

First published in 1996, The Embedded Self was lauded as "a brilliant and long overdue rapprochement between psychoanalysis and family therapy conceived by a practitioner trained and experienced in both modalities of treatment." Mary-Joan Gerson's integrated presentation of psychodynamic and family systems theory invited therapists of either orientation to learn the tools and techniques of the other, to mutual benefit. Firmly grounded in detailed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415992427
• ISBN13: 9780415992428
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"