Celani, DP
Fairbairn's Object Relations Theory in the Clinical Setting
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231149075
- author:
- Celani, DP
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Sociology, Social Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
W.R.D. Fairbairn's Object Relations Theory in the Clinical Setting explores the psychoanalytic theory that challenges traditional drive-based models of human psychology. This work is based on Fairbairn's assumption that the unconscious develops in childhood, containing dissociated memories of parental neglect and abuse. In this model, attachment to parents is paramount, as children are absolutely dependent on them for survival. The internalization of these relationships shapes the development of the self and object relations, leading to the formation of two mostly unconscious pairs: one conscious pair (the central ego) and two mostly unconscious pairs (the child's antilibidinal ego and libidinal ego). These internal structures can emerge and take over the individual's central ego, influencing perceptions of others and leading to transferences and reenactments. Fairbairn's Object Relations Theory in the Clinical Setting provides a structural framework for understanding human relationships and their impact on psychological development. This book offers a unique perspective on psychoanalytic theory and its application in clinical settings.
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