Analytic couch and power, the: between tradition and method: examining power asymmetries in contemporary psychoanalytic practice
Auteur :
Mattisseck, Alexander
Éditeur :
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
ISBN :
9783838220574
Date de publication :
1 juin 2026
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Format :
B134
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
This book critically examines the symbolic role of the couch in psychoanalysis, questioning its impact on therapeutic dynamics. It explores concerns about power imbalances, potential abuse, and the prioritization of theory over patient well-being, addressing the ethical challenges within psychoanalytic treatment.