Psychoanalytic Explorations of Embodied Relational Knowing

Introduction

This book offers groundbreaking insights into relational theory, exploring the patient's and the analyst's longings to know, be known and not known in psychoanalytic relationships, and the embodied nature of the healing process.

Recognition of Unknowable Uniqueness

Recognition of the patient's unknowable uniqueness, which is not fully accessible by means of empathy, is shown to promote more ethical therapeutic practices.

Influence of Culture and Philosophy

Although few psychoanalytic books have highlighted the work of the philosopher, Michel Foucault, Brothers and Sletvold find much that is highly relevant in his work. They also demonstrate the powerful influence of culture, history, politics and world events on the therapeutic encounter.

Target Audience

With an informed and compassionate perspective, this book is essential reading for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists regardless of their theoretical orientation.