The unconscious psyche -- Ego and self : defining and differentiating -- Sub-personalities and internal objects -- The self-ego relationship in infancy and childhood -- Ego development in therapy with adults -- The self-ego relationship in the therapist -- Individuation : dialogue with one's self -- Individuation : relating to other people
Summary
The author argues for the profound importance of trusting the unconscious psyche in therapeutic work with adults. She considers various analytical meanings of the term "the self", with reference to a wide range of theorists, and various ways of thinking about the development of the ego. Part of the Society of Analytical Psychology Monograph Series, aimed primarily at trainees on psychotherapy and psychodynamic counselling courses
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-111) and index
