| Description |
ix, 209 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : the suffering of Sisyphus / Deanna Holtzman and Nancy Kulish -- Clinical constellations of masochistic psychopathology / Otto F. Kernberg -- Masochism in childhood and adolescence as a self-regulatory disorder / Alan Sugarman -- Some suggestions for engaging with the clinical problem of masochism / Kerry Kelly Novick and Jack Novick -- Clinical observations on masochistic character structure / Robert Alan Glick -- Sadomasochistic stuckness / Stanley J. Coen -- Masochism as a multiply-determined phenomenon / Glen O. Gabbard -- Self-abuse and suicidality : clinical manifestations of chronic narcissistic rage / Anna Ornstein -- Varieties of masochistic experience / Henry Markman -- Masochism and trauma / Harold P. Blum -- Failure to thrive : shame, inhibition and masochistic submission in women / Dianne Elise -- Analysts who have sexual relations with their patients : the central role of masochism / Marvin Margolis -- Conclusion / Deanna Holtzman and Nancy Kulish PhD. |
| Summary |
The Clinical Problem of Masochism, edited by Deanna Holtzman, PhD, and Nancy Kulish, PhD, is comprised of contributions from prominent experts on psychoanalytic and psychodynamic understandings of masochism. This volume offers therapists of all theoretical persuasions ideas on how to think about and help individuals suffering from masochistic difficulties. --Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Masochism.
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Psychoanalysis.
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Masochism -- physiopathology.
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Masochism -- psychology.
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| Added Author |
Holtzman, Deanna.
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Kulish, Nancy.
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| ISBN |
9780765708601 hardback alkaline paper |
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0765708604 hardback alkaline paper |
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