Nourishing the Inner Life of Clinicians and Humanitarians: The Ethical Turn in Psychoanalysis demonstrates the demanding clinical and humanitarian work that psychotherapists often undertake with fragile and devastated people, those degraded by violence and discrimination. In spite of this, Donna M. Orange argues that there is more to human nature than a relentlessly negative view. Drawing on psychoanalytic and philosophical resources, as well as stories from history and literature, she explores ethical narratives that ground hope in human goodness and shows how these voices, personal to each analyst, can become sources of courage, warning and support.
Key Features
- Winner of the Clinical category of the American Board & Academy of Psychoanalysis Book Prize for best books published in 2016.
- Explores ethical narratives that inspire hope and goodness in human nature.
- Utilises examples from notable figures in history, including Marcus Aurelius, Primo Levi, and Nelson Mandela.
- Aids psychoanalysts in developing a language for discussing ethics and therapist responsibilities.
Additional Information
Over the course of a lifetime, the sources change, with new ones emerging into importance, others receding into the background. She shows how not only can their words and examples, like those of our personal mentors, inspire and warn us; but they also show us the daily discipline of spiritual self-care. Although these examples rely heavily on the discipline of spiritual reading, other practitioners will find inspiration in music, visual arts, or elsewhere and replenish the resources regularly.
Specifications
- Author: Donna M. Orange
- Publication Year: 2016
- Genre: Psychoanalysis, Ethics
