Karen Horney & character disorder : a guide for the modern practitioner / Irving Solomon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Solomon, Irving.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Pathological.

Psychoanalysis.

Horney, Karen, 1885-1952.

Horney, Karen.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Karen Horney and character disorder

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Who is Karen Horney and why are her psychoanalytic ideas so important in today's world of once-per-week dynamic psychotherapy? Horney was one of the first analysts to challenge basic Freudian assertions such as the psychoanalytic account of female development. She had a revolutionary focus on present-oriented treatment, and a powerfully-optimistic attitude toward patient growth and change.: This book:.; introduces, defines, and illustrates the major tenets of Horney's theory and technique; discusses Horney's means of fostering an optimistic attitude that strengthens therapy between therapist a

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 The Basic Tenets of Karen Horney; 3 Horneyan Theory and Clinical Insights; 4 Sadistic Impulses and Self-Hate; 5 Valid and Invalid Claims; 6 ""Shoulds,"" Glory, and Pride; 7 The Initial Interview; 8 Interpretation; 9 Transference and Counter-Transference; 10 Verbatim Treatment Selections; 11 Summary of Main Elements and Ending Therapy; 12 Applying Horneyan Concepts Today; 13 A Horneyan Analysis of the Main Character in Brian Moore's Novel The Statement; References; Glossary of Horneyan Terms; Author Index; Subject Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-183) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-96442-5

9786611964429

0-8261-2996-X

OCLC:

437109926