When the Bubble Bursts

Clinical Perspectives on Midlife Issues

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

AvEda Goldstein

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There are common midlife events that account for the special narcissistic vulnerabilities of this period of life, and Eda Goldstein ably reviews these events and the theoretical perspectives commonly brought to bear on them. In When the Bubble Bursts, however, Goldstein's special concern is those individuals who come to midlife with heightened narcissistic vulnerabilities that make the navigation of this stage of life more difficult still. In understanding the latter such patients and devising a treatment approach appropriate to their "self" issues, Goldstein adopts a broadly self-psychological frame of reference. It is a matter, she finds again and again, of understanding how current stressors frustrate healthy self needs and trigger narcissistic vulnerabilities. Self-psychologically informed treatment, which, in Goldstein's pragmatic purview, embraces modalities that are, to varying degrees, supportive, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic, reworks and strengthens self structures in helping patients find new ways of affirming their sense of self. Her substantive case studies, which accompany the reader through all the chapters in her study, draw on personal and supervisory experiences to illustrate crucial foci of the treatment process with a range of midlife patients in psychotherapy. Eda Goldstein presents a study that comprises an admirable blend of theoretical astuteness, clinical wisdom, and personal honesty. Her clinical study of midlife narcissistic pathology is bracketed by her balanced discussion of theoretical perspectives on adult development and her concluding consideration of the countertransference issues elicited by midlife patients in midlife therapists. When the Bubble Bursts is an edifying contribution to the literatures of psychodynamic psychotherapy, self psychology, and adult development.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-09-11
Mått152 x 229 x 14 mm
Vikt362 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor248
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781138005655

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Issues in Midlife and the Psychotherapeutic Process: An Overview. Theories of Midlife. Midlife Events: The Impact of Loss and Change. Healthy and Pathological Narcissism: Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives. The Nature of Assessment in Psychotherapy. The Focus and Process of Psychotherapy: Part I. The Focus and Process of Psychotherapy: Part II. Countertransference, Self-Disclosure, and the Rewards of Treatment. Epilogue.

"The author speaks with an experienced voice in working with clinical issues that arise....the book proves to be a valuable contribution to the growing literature on therapy in later phases of the life cycle."- Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic"...a welcome addition to the psychodynamic literature on working with individuals who present with issues concerning a mid-life crisis. This volume is highly recommended in the way it clearly shows the efficacy of an exploratory, uncovering psychotherapy that relies upon the usage of both empathy and interpretation to produce personality change."- Psychotherapy Review"This book was written as an aid to clinicians interested in the psychotherapy of persons in midlife; however, it will be of interest to job coaches, counselors to organizations with middle-aged and older workers, and educators and researchers focusing on midlife issues....[This] book is very well written in clear language with excellent examples. It could be read by advanced undergraduates or graduate students yet is very strong for experienced professionals."- PsycCRITIQUES"This book is successful in providing ways for clinicians to differentiate individuals experiencing temporary midlife stress from those with more severe narcissistic pathology and to understand and assist the latter in alleviating their chronic distress....Goldstein's latest offering puts the reader in the hands of a seasoned clinician who has much to teach about growth and development in both our clients and ourselves."- Kathleen Holtz Deal, Ph.D., University of MarylandSource: Psychoanalytic Social Work, 14(1), 2007