This exciting and original collection explores Antonino Ferro’s post-Bionian Field Theory, expanding upon the analytic work of Wilfred Bion to focus on the intersubjective development of psychic regulatory processes. Written by members of the Boston Group for Psychoanalytic Studies who have maintained a close and fruitful collaboration with Ferro and his colleagues, the book centres on understanding, engaging and treating primitive mental states.
Key Features
- Operationalization of Bion’s Concepts: Ferro's Field Theory emphasises the analyst's role as a listener who dwells in doubt and utilises reverie, humour, and play.
- Focus on Primitive Mental States: The book addresses primitive character disorders and their complexities that go beyond neurosis.
- Clinical Examples: Each chapter includes detailed clinical examples to explicate and apply post-Bionian Field Theory.
- Useful for Analysts: This book is beneficial for analysts and analytic therapists of all orientations, working with patients across all diagnostic categories.
Additional Information
Ferro’s contributions and their analysis are especially relevant to the difficulties of primitive character disorders, which lie beyond neurosis and the comfortable reach of the precepts of classical analytic technique. The book provides an interesting and useful read for all those involved in psychoanalytic therapy.
