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The Mind Object: Precocity And Pathology Of Selfsufficiency
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How To Help People Who Have Only Their Minds To Lovecan A Person Relate To His Or Her Own Mind As An Object, Depend Upon It To The Exclusion Of Other Objects, Idealize It, Fear It, Hate It? Can A Person Live Out A Life Striving To Attain The Elusive Power Of The Mind'S Perfection, Yielding To Its Promise While Sacrificing The Body'S Truth?Winnicott Was The First To Describe How Very Early In Life An Individual Can, In Response To Environmental Failure, Turn Away From The Body And Its Needs And Establish Mental Functioning As A Thing In Itself. Winnicott'S Elusive Term, The Mindpsyche, Describes A Subtle, Yet Fundamentally Violent Split In Which The Mind Negates The Role Of The Body, Its Feelings And Functions, As The Source Of Creative Living. Later, Masud Khan Elaborated On Winnicott'S Notions. This Exciting Book Extends Winnicott'S And Khan'S Ideas To Introduce The Concept Of The Mind Object, A Term That Signifies The Central Dissociation Of The Mind Separated From The Body, As Well As Underscores Its Function.When The Mind Takes On A Life Of Its Own, It Becomes An Objectseparate, As It Were, From The Self. And Because It Is An Object That Originates As A Substitute For Maternal Care, It Becomes An Object Of Intense Attachment, Turned To For Security, Solace, And Gratification. Having Achieved The Status Of An Independent Object, The Mind Also Can Turn On The Self, Attacking, Demeaning, And Persecuting The Individual. Once This Object Relationship Is Established, It Organizes The Self, Providing An Aura Of Omnipotence. However, This Precocious, Schizoid Solution Is An Illusion, Vulnerable To Breakdown And Its Associated Anxieties.Making A Unique Contribution, The Mind Object Explores The Dangers Of Knowing Too Muchthe Lure Of The Intellectfor The Patient As Well As For The Therapist. The Authors Illuminate The Complex Pathological Consequences That Result From Precocious Solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mind Object'? A: 'The Mind Object' explores the concept of how individuals can become overly reliant on their minds as separate entities, leading to a dissociation from their physical selves. It examines the implications of this split and its impact on mental health.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Mind Object'? A: The book is authored by Edward G. Corrigan.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Mind Object' was published on November 1, 1995.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Mind Object'? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Mind Object' have? A: 'The Mind Object' contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Mind Object' suitable for professionals in psychology? A: Yes, 'The Mind Object' offers valuable insights for both patients and therapists, making it relevant for professionals in psychology and mental health.
- Q: What category does 'The Mind Object' fall under? A: 'The Mind Object' is categorized under Compulsive Behavior.
- Q: Does this book provide practical applications for therapy? A: While 'The Mind Object' primarily discusses theoretical concepts, it also addresses the complex consequences of mental dissociation, which can inform therapeutic practices.
- Q: Is there a revised edition of 'The Mind Object'? A: Yes, the book is identified as the 'Revised ed.' edition.
- Q: What unique contributions does 'The Mind Object' offer to the discussion of mental health? A: 'The Mind Object' extends the ideas of Winnicott and Khan by introducing the concept of the 'mind object', highlighting the dangers of an overly intellectualized approach to self-sufficiency.