1st Edition

The Use of Psychoanalytic Concepts in Therapy with Families For all Professionals Working with Families

By Hilary A. Davies Copyright 2010
192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

This book begins with a readable practitioner’s guide to psychoanalytic theory and concepts. It moves on to give a number of detailed practice-based examples of the application of this theoretical model in the therapy room with the families of children seeking help with a variety of difficulties. The ideas are presented as an enhancement, and not an alternative, to the different styles and schools... Read more
Introduction -- Psychoanalysis -- Therapy with families and family therapy -- Psychoanalytic theory, concepts, and practice with families -- Young children with feeding difficulties -- Children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa -- Children who have experienced emotional harm -- Young children whose behaviour can be violent -- Adolescents whose bodies bear the emotional hurt -- Children whose parents are "at war" -- Perspectives and practice

Biography

Hilary A. Davies