{"title":"Series: New Library of Psychoanalysis Teaching Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Library of Psychoanalysis Teaching Series\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into the nuanced world of psychoanalytic thought through clear, engaging texts that bridge complex theory and practical insight. This series serves as an essential resource for those curious about the dynamics of the mind and the profound ways psychoanalysis informs understanding across diverse fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether approaching from philosophy, psychology, or related disciplines, readers will find works that illuminate core principles and encourage critical reflection. The series balances rigorous scholarship with accessible prose, making it a valuable companion for students, educators, and thoughtful readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reading-anna-freud-by-nick-midgley-9780415601009","title":"Reading Anna Freud","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat place do Anna Freud’s ideas have in the history of psychoanalysis? What can her writings teach us today about how to work therapeutically with children? Are her psychoanalytic ideas still relevant to those entrusted with the welfare of infants and young people?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading Anna Freud\u003c\/em\u003e provides an accessible introduction to the writings of one of the most significant figures in the history of psychoanalysis. Each chapter introduces a number of her key papers, with clear summaries of the main ideas, historical background, a discussion of the influence and contemporary relevance of her thinking, and recommendations for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAreas covered include Anna Freud’s writings on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe theory and practice of child analysis and 'developmental therapy'\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe application of psychoanalytic thinking to education, paediatrics and the law\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe assessment and diagnosis of childhood disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePsychoanalytic research and developmental psychopathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick Midgley draws on his extensive experience as a child psychotherapist and a teacher to bring Anna Freud's ideas to life. He illustrates the remarkable originality of her thinking and shows how analytic ideas can be used not only in child psychotherapy but also to inform the care of children in families, hospitals, classrooms, residential care, and the court-room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading Anna Freud\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will be of interest to child therapists, child analysts and psychoanalysts, as well as others working in the field of child and adolescent mental health, such as clinical psychologists, child psychiatrists, and educational psychologists. It also has much to offer to those entrusted with the care of children in a wide range of settings—including teachers, nurses, and social workers—for whom Anna Freud was always keen to demonstrate the value of a psychoanalytic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNick Midgley\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a child and adolescent psychotherapist at the Anna Freud Centre, where he now works as a clinician and as Programme Director for the MSc in Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice. Nick has written articles on a wide range of topics and is joint editor of \u003cem\u003eMinding the Child: Mentalization-based Interventions with Children, Young People and their Families\u003c\/em\u003e (Routledge, 2012) and \u003cem\u003eChild Psychotherapy and Research: New Directions, Emerging Findings\u003c\/em\u003e (Routledge, 2009).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607481336044,"sku":"9780415601009","price":111.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415601009-reading-anna-freud.jpg?v=1778167172"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-new-library-of-psychoanalysis-teaching-series.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}