1st Edition

Psychoanalysis and Positivity

By Mariam Alizade Copyright 2010
    168 Pages
    by Routledge

    168 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book explores certain asymptomatic areas of the mind and integrates them within the overall domain of psychopathological dynamics. It examines how positivity operates, and investigates the concept of the reversal of repetition, and the problematic issues raised by impasse and trauma.

    A Few Words about the English Version -- Introductory Remarks -- Positivity in psychoanalysis -- Theoretical fundamentals -- Clinical work and positivity -- Psychoanalysis and mental health -- Repetition and its reversal -- Trauma and positivity -- The internal setting -- Reanalysis and impasse -- Clinical vignettes -- An essay on joy -- Closing Words

    Biography

    Alizade, Mariam