Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis
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Relational Group Psychotherapy
From Basic Assumptions to Passion
Richard M. Billow
This volume reveals the deeply personal nature of the intersubjective process of group therapy as it affects the group therapist and other group members. By locating the group therapist's experience in the centre of the action, Richard M. Billow moves away from traditional approaches in group psychotherapy. Learn More2003, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-383-3 -
Relational Group Psychotherapy
From Basic Assumptions to Passion
Richard M. Billow
This volume reveals the deeply personal nature of the intersubjective process of group therapy as it affects the group therapist and other group members. By locating the group therapist's experience in the centre of the action, Richard M. Billow moves away from traditional approaches in group psychotherapy. Learn More2003, Hardback, 9.45in x 6.38in / 240mm x 162mm, 256pp, $95.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-738-52003, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 256pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-739-2 -
The Social Unconscious
Selected Papers
Earl Hopper
The social unconscious and its manifestations in group analysis are the focus of this important new book of Earl Hopper's selected papers. Drawing on sociology, psychoanalysis and group analysis, he argues that groups and their participants are constrained unconsciously by social, cultural and political facts and forces. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.14in / 230mm x 156mm, 224pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-088-12002, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-378-9 -
Building on Bion: Roots and Branches
Two volume set
Edited by Robert M. Lipgar and Malcolm Pines
This is a collection of original and insightful papers which, along with its companion volume Building on Bion: Roots, deepens understanding of Bion's contributions to theory and practice, and is invaluable to those who work with groups, in both therapeutic and management contexts. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 592pp, $99.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-731-6 -
Building on Bion: Roots
Origins and Context of Bion's Contributions to Theory and Practice
Edited by Robert M. Lipgar and Malcolm Pines
This collection of papers by distinguished international contributors explores formative influences affecting Bion's emotional and intellectual development. The authors revisit in depth the origins of Bion's ideas, his contact with Trotter, and his later work with the Tavistock Clinic and psychoanalysis. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.10in / 230mm x 155mm, 272pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-710-12002, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-368-0 -
Building on Bion: Branches
Contemporary Developments and Applications of Bion's Contributions to Theory and Practice
Edited by Robert M. Lipgar and Malcolm Pines
The enduring influence of Bion's work is the central theme of this book. Chapters by distinguished international contributors from the fields of psychoanalysis, group analysis, management consultancy and social science cover work with large groups, Bion and the Tavistock conferences, and his ideas about thinking, learning, dreams and mentality. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.09in x 6.22in / 231mm x 158mm, 320pp, $65.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-711-82002, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, $65.00ISBN: 978-1-84642-369-7 -
Spirit and Psyche
A New Paradigm for Psychology, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Victor L. Schermer
This book explores the expanding literature on spirituality as an important dimension of psychology, and explains the relationship between psychological treatment and spiritual healing. The author examines ideas from religious traditions, and considers their implications for psychotherapy and personal growth. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.22in / 232mm x 158mm, 272pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-926-42002, Ebook, PDF, 272pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-365-9 -
Narratives in Psychiatry
Edited by Maurice Greenberg, Sukhwinder Singh Shergill, George Szmukler and Digby Tantam
In this comprehensive book, the authors discuss the general principles behind psychiatric interviewing and assessment, demonstrating through case studies how those principles apply in a wide variety of contexts. This is a book packed with practical information, presented through narratives which demonstrate the real-life application of principles. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.09in x 6.38in / 231mm x 162mm, 288pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-109-32002, Ebook, PDF, 288pp, $47.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-359-8 -
Dreams in Group Psychotherapy
Theory and Technique
Claudio Neri, Malcolm Pines and Robi Friedman
This state-of-the-art book provides help for therapists encountering a dream told in their group. It covers the major theoretical perspectives for their understanding, as well as representing different psychological schools and their approaches to the technical issues of group dream therapy. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.14in / 234mm x 156mm, 304pp, $44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-923-32002, Ebook, PDF, 304pp, $44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-350-5 -
Racism and Mental Health
Prejudice and Suffering
Edited by Kamaldeep Bhui
This book investigates the impact of racism in mental health (MH) settings, covering individual clinical encounters and the broader picture of service provision. It offers insights into manifestations of racism in contemporary Britain; racial and cultural identity and the inequalities in provision of MH services to minority ethnic communities. Learn More2002, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 256pp, $42.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-076-82002, Ebook, PDF, 256pp, $42.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-336-9