More than ever, the aging process is recognized as carrying a special set of emotional challenges–especially when acute or chronic medical conditions are involved. In this light, Psychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness presents a fresh, contemporary application of psychodynamic theory, addressing the complex issues surrounding declining health. Informed by the spectrum of psychodynamic thought from self, relational, and classical theories, this forward looking volume offers more modern interpretations of theory, and techniques for working with a growing, complicated, but surprisingly resilient population. Itilluminates how to enhance the therapeutic relationship in key areas such as addressing body- and self-image issues, approach sensitive topics, and understand the disconnect that can occur between medical patients and the often impersonal, technology-driven health care system. New application of psychodynamic approaches to medical conditions Appropriate for a variety of geratric practitioners Helps therapists understand the developmental consequences of illness Simultaneous examination of illness and aging Discusses normative and non-normative populations INDICE: From the contents When the Body Intrudes: Psychotherapy with Olderand Medically Ill Adults.- Technology, Idealization, and Unconscious Dynamicsin the Culture of Medicine.- The Trauma of Medical Illness.- Narcissistic Aspects of Aging and Illness.- Transference and Countertransference in Aging and Illness.- Self-destructive Behaviors, Masochistic Dynamics, and Illness.- WhatWe Know and What We Don’t: The Influence of Psychological Factors on Medical Illness.- Hope and Grief: The Introduction of an Emotional Language.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-0285-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 215
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés