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The Real Self: A Developmental, Self And Object Relations Approach: Structure / Function / Development / Psychopathology / Treat,Used
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First Published in 1985. This informative volume examines the clinical research linking normal separationindividuation with object relations theory and developmental psychopathology. It focuses on the core problemthe lack of a concept of the selfintegrated with object relations theory. By adding a theory of the self to object relations theory, the book both enlarges and more acutely focuses the therapeutic perspective, thereby enhancing work with patients. It also further enables therapists to clarify their own real selves. Dr. Masterson's thesis is that, for the real self to finally emerge from the symbiotic union and assume its full capacities, identification, acknowledgment, and support are required from the mother and father in early development and from the therapist in psychotherapy. Dr. Masterson describes and illustrates the therapeutic technique of communicative matching and provides the necessary acknowledgment while maintaining therapeutic neutrality. Part I reviews psychoanalytic theory of the ego and the emerging real self; its structure, function, development, and its psychopathology and treatment. Part II explores the relationship between maternal libidinal acknowledgment and the development of the real self by a crosscultural comparison of child raising in Japan, Israel, and the United States. It then describes the influence of social and cultural factors on the functioning of the real self in the United States. Part III on Creativity and the Real Self draws upon fairy tales, Jean Paul Sartre, Edvard Munch, and the life and work of the novelist Thomas Wolfe to show how for some artists creativity becomes a crucial vehicle in their search to establish a real self. This section illuminates the nature of personal and artistic creativity and describes how a professional interest in the functioning of the real self leads inevitably to an interest in the ultimate of selfexpressioncreativity. Of special interest are the numerous case illustrations drawn from Masterson's extensive clinical work showing how acknowledgment and support enable the real self to fully emerge from the symbiotic union and to assume its full capacities.)
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- Q: What is 'The Real Self' about? A: The book explores the clinical research connecting normal separation-individuation with object relations theory and developmental psychopathology, focusing on the emergence of the real self.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dr. James F. Masterson, a prominent figure in the field of psychology.
- Q: What are the main themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the structure and function of the self, the impact of parental acknowledgment on development, and the relationship between creativity and the real self.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in psychology? A: Yes, it is particularly useful for therapists seeking to enhance their understanding of the self in therapeutic contexts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Real Self'? A: The book was first published on March 1, 1985.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition, second printing of 'The Real Self'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Anxiety' in psychological literature.