{"product_id":"9781441969729","title":"Psychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePsychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGreenberg, Tamara McClintock\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than ever, the aging process is recognized as carrying a special set of emotional challenges–especially when acute or chronic medical conditions are involved. In this light, \u003cem\u003ePsychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness\u003c\/em\u003e presents a fresh, contemporary application of psychodynamic theory, addressing the complex issues surrounding declining health. Informed by the spectrum of psychodynamic thought from self, relational, and classical theories, this forward looking volume offers more modern interpretations of theory, and techniques for working with a growing, complicated, but surprisingly resilient population. It illuminates how to enhance the therapeutic relationship in key areas such as addressing body- and self-image issues, approach sensitive topics, and understand the disconnect that can occur between medical patients and the often impersonal, technology-driven health care system. At the same time, the author cogently argues for pluralism in a therapeutic approach that is frequently threatened by forces both within and outside the field. Among the topics covered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical illness as trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdealization and the culture of medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormative and pathological narcissism in the ill and\/or aging patient. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoncompliant and self-destructive behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransference and countertransference issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychotherapy with cognitively impaired adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrief, loss, and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding on what we know and candid about what we don’t, \u003cem\u003ePsychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness\u003c\/em\u003e offers mental health researchers and practitioners an insightful framework for improving the lives of older patients. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2010-06-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781441969729\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4419-0286-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 150\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672163139724,"sku":"9781441969729","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781441969729.jpg?v=1776521059","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781441969729","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}