Psychology of the Self and the Treatment of Narcissism

Type

Book

Authors

Chessick, Richard D

ISBN 13

9780876687451

Tags

Kohut, Heinz, Narcissism--Treatment, self, Psychoanalysis, Ego, Narcissism, Psychotherapy

Description

An overview and comparison of the various and changing psychoanalytic conceptualisations of narcissim, focusing particularly on Kohut's theories. Covering diagnostic, psychodynamic and treatment issues, this volume addresses the philosophical issues behind the controversies in the field.

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