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Ordinary People and Extraordinary Protections (The New Library of Psychoanalysis),Used
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Many people come to analysis appearing quite 'ordinary' on the surface. However, once below that surface, we often come into contact with something quite unexpected: 'extraordinary protections' created to keep at bay any awareness of deeply traumatic happenings occurring at some point in life.Judith Mitrani investigates the development and the function of these protections, allowing the reader to witness the evolution of the process of transformation, wherein defensiveness steadily mutates into communication.She lucidly and artfully weaves detailed clinical with a variety of analytic concepts, and her original notions including 'unmentalized experience' and its expression in enactments; 'adhesive pseudoobject relations' and the way in which this contracts and compares with normal and narcissistic object relations provide valuable tools for understanding the infantile transference/countertransference and for the refinement of our technique with primitive mental states.Ordinary People and ExtraOrdinary Protections will prove stimulating and accessible in its style and substance to a broad analytic readership, from the serious student of psychoanalysis to the most seasoned professional.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Ordinary People and Extra-ordinary Protections'? A: The book explores the concept of 'extra-ordinary protections' created by individuals to shield themselves from awareness of deeply traumatic experiences, highlighting the evolution of these defenses into effective communication.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Judith L. Mitrani, a professional in the field of psychoanalysis.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is suitable for a broad range of readers, including serious students of psychoanalysis and seasoned professionals seeking to understand primitive mental states.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: When was 'Ordinary People and Extra-ordinary Protections' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key concepts discussed in the book? A: Key concepts include 'unmentalized experience', 'adhesive pseudo-object relations', and their implications for understanding transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for someone new to psychoanalysis? A: Yes, the book is written in a stimulating and accessible style, making it suitable for readers new to the field as well as experienced professionals.
- Q: What kind of insights does Judith Mitrani provide in this book? A: Judith Mitrani provides detailed clinical insights and original notions that aid in understanding the complexities of mental states and therapeutic techniques.
- Q: Can this book help improve therapeutic techniques? A: Yes, the concepts presented in the book can serve as valuable tools for therapists aiming to refine their techniques with patients exhibiting primitive mental states.