The Metapsychology of Christopher Bollas: An Introduction explores Bollas’s extraordinarily wide contribution to contemporary psychoanalysis. The book aims to introduce and explain the fundamentals of Bollas’s theory of the mind in a systematic way, addressing many of the questions that commonly arise when people approach his work. Through chapters on topics such as the receptive subject and the creative unconscious, the book enables the reader to acquire an understanding of his unique psychoanalytic language.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Introduction: Systematic exploration of Bollas’s theories.
- Topics Covered: Includes the receptive subject and the creative unconscious.
- Practical Applications: Useful for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and counsellors.
- Target Audience: Valuable for trainees and postgraduate students in related fields.
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The book addresses the implications of Bollas’s metapsychology for the technique of free association, helping readers grasp the conceptual building blocks of his thinking and how these interrelate. It also appreciates the theoretical and clinical coherence of his ideas.
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