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The fragile self: the structure of narcissistic disturbance

By Phil Mollon

Book information

Publisher
Whurr Publishers
Year
1993
ISBN
1870332636, 9781870332637
LCC
RC553.N36 M65 1993
Google Books ID
Y1-JQgAACAAJ
Open Library ID
OL1509145M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
754 kB (771794 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
221\221
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

In "The Fragile Self" Dr Mollon argues that psycho--analysis requires an adequate theory of self in order to address effectively those states of mind in which a disturbed sense of self is prominent. He discusses disorders of the self from a variety of points of view, drawing particular attention to the work of Kohut and describing its strengths and limitations. Mollon argues that a broader "taxonomy" of disturbances of self is required and goes on to develop his own thesis that the patients in psychotherapy or analysis are often unconsciously seeking a needed development--enhancing response from the therapist. The therapista s task is to recognize what this need is and to articulate it to the patient. In this way, the hitherto lonely and unreached parts of the personality can be contacted amd integrated. In exploring these issues, many aspects of psycho--analytic process and technique are re--examined.

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