McDougall, Joyce
Theatres of the Body: Psychoanalytic Approach to Psychosomatic Illness
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781853431074
- author:
- McDougall, Joyce
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Free Association Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 183
- Genre:
- Psychoanalysis & psychoanalytical theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Theatres of the Body by Joyce McDougall This book explores how people respond to psychological distress through physical symptoms. When habitual coping mechanisms are overwhelmed, the body can express the mind's emotional state in dramatic ways. By examining these somatic manifestations, McDougall sheds light on the psychosomatic potential of individuals in moments of crisis. This insightful study offers a unique perspective on the complex interplay between the mind and body. With its focus on psychological distress and physical symptoms, Theatres of the Body is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.
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