{"title":"Dana Birksted-Breen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDana Birksted-Breen's works explore the rich intersections of \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, offering insightful perspectives on the complexities of the human mind. Her writing delves deeply into the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, illuminating its relevance in contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful examination of psychoanalytic concepts with a rigorous yet accessible approach, making her books essential for those interested in understanding the nuanced dialogue between philosophy and the psychological sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-work-of-psychoanalysis-by-dana-birksted-breen-9781138963399","title":"The Work of Psychoanalysis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychoanalysts working in clinical situations are constantly confronted with the struggle between conservative forces and those which enable something new to develop. Continuity and change, stasis and transformation, are the major themes discussed in \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Psychoanalysis\u003c\/em\u003e, and address the fundamental question: How does and how can change take place?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Work of Psychoanalysis\u003c\/em\u003e explores the underlying coherence of the complex linked issues of theory and practice. Drawing on clinical cases from her own experience in the consulting room, Dana Birksted-Breen focuses on what takes place between patient and analyst, giving a picture of the interlocking and overlapping vertices that make up the work needed in psychoanalysis. Some of the key topics covered include: sexuality; aspects of female identity; eating disorders; time; dreams; disturbances in modalities of thought; and terminating psychoanalysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book draws different traditions into a coherent theoretical position with consequences for the mode of working analytically. \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Psychoanalysis\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to psychoanalysts and academics in psychoanalysis, psychotherapists, as well as postgraduate students studying courses in these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608193188076,"sku":"9781138963399","price":400.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138963399-the-work-of-psychoanalysis.jpg?v=1778188898"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dana-birksted-breen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}