Wearing My Tutu to Analysis and Other Stories : Learning Psychodynamic Concepts From Life

Annotation There Couldn't Be A More Appropriate Method For Illustrating The Dynamics Of Psychoanalysis Than The Vehicle Of Story. In This Book, Kerry L. Malawista, Anne J. Adelman, And Catherine L. Anderson Share Amusing, Poignant, And Sometimes Difficult Stories From Their Personal And Professional Lives, Inviting Readers To Explore The Complex Underpinnings Of The Psychoanalytic Profession And Its Esoteric Theories. Through Their Narratives, These Practicing Analysts Show How To Incorporate Psychodynamic Concepts And Identify Common Truths At The Root Of Shared Experience. Their Approach Demystifies Dense Material And The Emotional Consequences Of Deep Clinical Work. The Book Covers Psychodynamic Theory, The Development Of Ideas, Various Techniques, The Challenges Of Treatment, And The Experiences Of Trauma And Loss. Each Section Begins With A Brief Memoir By One Of The Authors And Leads Into A Discussion Of Related Concepts. Overall The Text Follows A Developmental Trajectory, Opening With Stories From Early Childhood And Concluding With Present Encounters. The Result Is A Unique Approach Enabling The Absorption Of Psychodynamic Concepts As They Unfold Across The Life Span. Pt. 1. Theory -- Pt. 2. Development -- Pt. 3. Technique -- Pt. 4. Treatment Challenges -- Pt. 5 When The World Shatters. Kerry L. Malawista, Anne J. Adelman, And Catherine L. Anderson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 225-242) And Index. Wearing My Tutu to Analysis and Other Stories enlivens psychodynamic theory for students, teachers, clinicians, and others eager to learn the ins and outs of practice. Sharing amusing, poignant, and sometimes difficult stories from their personal and professional lives, Kerry Malawista, Anne Adelman, and Catherine Anderson invite readers to explore the complex underpinnings of the profession, along with analytical theory's esoteric nature. There couldn't be a more appropriate method for illustrating the dynamics of psychoanalysis than the vehicle of story, which is such an integral part of psychodynamic practice. Through their narratives, the authors, who are also practicing analysts, show readers how to incorporate psychodynamic concepts into their work and identify common truths at the root of shared experience. Their approach demystifies dense material and the emotional consequences of intimate practice. Divided into five sections, the book covers psychodynamic theory, the development of ideas, technique, the challenges of treatment, and the experiences of trauma and loss. Each section opens with a brief memoir composed by one of the authors and follows with a discussion of related concepts. Overall the presentation follows a developmental trajectory, opening with stories from early childhood and resolving with present encounters. Their unique approach allows readers to absorb psychodynamic concepts as they unfold across the lifespan. Table of Contents ......Page 8 Acknowledgments ......Page 12 Introduction ......Page 14 Part 1: Theory ......Page 22 1. Popped ......Page 24 2. Play with Me ......Page 30 3. The Calling ......Page 40 4. New Furniture ......Page 51 5. Woodbridge ......Page 61 6. Wearing My Tutu to Analysis ......Page 68 Part 2: Development ......Page 74 7. Ode to a Tissue ......Page 76 8. Mommy Broke It! ......Page 81 9. Bumps and All ......Page 88 10. First Party ......Page 95 11. Custodial Care ......Page 102 12. Nestled ......Page 111 Part 3. Technique ......Page 122 13. Graham Crackers ......Page 124 14. In My Eyes ......Page 134 15. How to Save a Life ......Page 145 16. Friends of the Heart ......Page 156 Part 4. Treatment Challenges ......Page 164 17. Joining the Pain ......Page 166 18. The Taxi ......Page 178 19. My Best Friend, Fiona ......Page 189 Part 5. When the World Shatters ......Page 202 20. Into the Kitchen ......Page 204 21. The Bird Box ......Page 215 22. Phantom Limb ......Page 224 23. The Question ......Page 232 Conclusion ......Page 239 References ......Page 246 Index ......Page 264 Table of Contents 8 Acknowledgments 12 Introduction 14 Part 1: Theory 22 1. Popped 24 2. Play with Me 30 3. The Calling 40 4. New Furniture 51 5. Woodbridge 61 6. Wearing My Tutu to Analysis 68 Part 2: Development 74 7. Ode to a Tissue 76 8. Mommy Broke It! 81 9. Bumps and All 88 10. First Party 95 11. Custodial Care 102 12. Nestled 111 Part 3. Technique 122 13. Graham Crackers 124 14. In My Eyes 134 15. How to Save a Life 145 16. Friends of the Heart 156 Part 4. Treatment Challenges 164 17. Joining the Pain 166 18. The Taxi 178 19. My Best Friend, Fiona 189 Part 5. When the World Shatters 202 20. Into the Kitchen 204 21. The Bird Box 215 22. Phantom Limb 224 23. The Question 232 Conclusion 239 References 246 Index 264 9780231151641,(cloth,:,alk.,paper),9780231151658,(pbk.,:,alk.,paper),9780231525312,(ebook) Columbia University Press