Treating the Self: Elements of Clinical Self Psychology

by Ernest S. Wolf

Book Overview

This book is about how an analyst analyzes. Rooted in the theory of psychoanalytic self-psychology as put forth by Heinz Kohut and his colleagues, Treating the Self focuses specifically on the application of the self-psychological concept of the psyche to the actual conduct of psychoanalytic treatment. The result is not a how to'' approach, but rather a volume that suggests a theory of treatment and offers its readers guidelines for new ways...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898627176
• ISBN13: 9780898627176
• Release Date: October 1988
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Poor condition for “very good”

I purchased a “very good” copy that presented more like an “acceptable” one at best: dozens of pages marked to excess.

good but boring to read..

This is a good book, to refer to for clarification, but not one to read for a quick understanding of self psychology. The verbage is stuffy but it does have some useful information.

Excellent, understandable, and authoritative text

This book, by one of Heinz Kohut's closest collaborators, is an authoritative description of self psychology. Self psychology theory, which includes the discovery of the role of empathy in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and the fundamental experiential needs of the self, has led to a completely new understanding of how psychoanalysis and psychotherapy promote growth, change and health. Treating the Self is clear, comprehensive yet comprehensible, and true to the depth and meaning of clinical psychoanalytic self psychology theory. There are two main sections, theoretical and clinical. Together they provide a solid foundation in self psychology theory and treatment for the practicing therapist, whether novice or experienced. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Kohut's psychoanalytic self psychology.