Self Psychology in Clinical Social Work

摘要: Here Miriam Elson elaborates upon this fit, largely through case studies which reflect her own empathy and respect for patients, clear sophisticated grasp of self psychology, clinical acumen. The first section on theory discusses Heinz Kohut's ideas about human development, gender formation, disorders the self. In second third sections presents a series cases illustrating treatment in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age. patients are typical individuals who come to social agencies, out-patient clinics, workers private practice. final includes fascinating study James family discussion applications group therapy community services. All psychotherapists-whether just entering profession, getting their taste theory, or expanding well-established base self-psychology-will welcome compassionate exposition