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The Empty Core: An Object Relations Approach to Psychotherapy of the Schizoid Personality,Used
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This book is about the psychodynamics and treatment of schizoid disorders. These patients are pervasive in psychotherapeutic practice, but are often misdiagnosed as neurotic, borderline, or narcissistic. Far more attention is devoted in the literature to the narcissistic and borderline conditions than to this most common of the personality disorders.Schizoid patients go through the motions of daily living, but superficially, like robots, without any zest or enthusiasm. They may be involved in ongoing relationships and social situations, but they do not experience the joy or pain of living because a crucial part of their feelings has been radically repressed and isolated from their central personality. They have split off the emotional hunger for love, care, and contact, and at the heart of the personality there is a core of emptiness. The hunger for love, first felt as a vital, fleeting need, becomes a constant state of mind as it remains unmet. This state of mind is split off from the remaining personality, and gradually its needs are extinguished. The active emptiness of hunger becomes a frozen, static, lifeless emptiness. Thus, schizoid patients experience a deathinlife and a pervasive, compulsive conflictual hunger for things: food, drugs, sex, money, admiration, or tyranny over others to fill the empty core. They go through life as the living dead, hungering for things, as the vampire thirsts for blood to keep itself going.In treatment, these patients go through the motions of therapy without genuine involvement. Initially, therapists often mistake them for easy patients because they do not make inordinate demands. The therapist may forget to discuss the patient in supervision or never think of him between sessions. Dr. Seinfeld poignantly describes the apathy that gradually pervades the therapeutic relationship. A profound fear of rejection and merger underlies the patient's seeming indifference to the therapist, and the patient may drop out after a small mistake or a therapeutic lapse in empathy.Dr. Seinfeld shows how the therapist can engage these patients while avoiding the common therapeutic pitfalls. The book delineates the phases of the treatment process and presents clear guidelines for intervention, which requires exquisite timing and precision. With extensive clinical vignettes, Dr. Seinfeld guides the reader in reaching the lost, empty heart of the schizoid personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Empty Core' about? A: 'The Empty Core' discusses the psychodynamics and treatment of schizoid disorders, focusing on how these patients often appear robotic and emotionally disengaged while experiencing a profound internal emptiness.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Empty Core'? A: The author of 'The Empty Core' is Jeffrey Seinfeld, who provides insights into the treatment of schizoid personality disorders based on his clinical experience.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers the nature of schizoid disorders, the dynamics of therapeutic relationships with schizoid patients, and provides guidelines for effective treatment through detailed clinical vignettes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for mental health professionals? A: Yes, 'The Empty Core' is designed for mental health professionals, offering valuable insights into engaging schizoid patients and avoiding common therapeutic pitfalls.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Empty Core'? A: 'The Empty Core' was published on June 1, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Empty Core' have? A: 'The Empty Core' contains 272 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What format is 'The Empty Core' available in? A: 'The Empty Core' is available in hardcover format, which is suitable for long-lasting use.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition, indicating it has been well-maintained and is still readable.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Empty Core' falls under the category of Schizophrenia, focusing specifically on personality disorders.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The Empty Core'? A: Yes, the book is available in its first edition, which includes the initial insights and findings by the author.