Psychoanalysis 

There have been many expositions of psychoanalysis, but none so deeply rooted in clinical practice - both as it affects the patient, and even more as it affects the analyst. Neville Symington lectured to mental health professionals seconded to the Tavistock Centre; this book is the result of these lectures. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Editorial Reviews From Library Journal This introduction to the psychoanalytic process also presents a review of Freud's theory of the psyche, a summary of the work of Freud's close associates, and a brief survey of later developments in psychoanalysis through the work of Balint, Bion, Fairbairn, Klein, and Winnicott. Symington's book is closely based on the author's in-service training lectures at the Tavistock Clinic, London. The conversational style of the lecture format translates very well to the printed page, resulting in a readily accessible and engaging expression of the author's critically sympathetic understanding of psychoanalysis. It imparts a sense of the interpersonal resonance between analyst and patient and provides an even-handed overview of the major analytic theories. Recommended to general readers and beginning mental health professionals. William Abrams, Portland State Univ. Lib., Ore. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. About the Author Symington is a former member of the Scientific Committee of the London Institute of Psycho-Analysis and Director of the Camden Pyschotherapy Unit. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.