Foreword by Neville Symington Introduction 1 On being in touch 2 A missed opportunity 3 Towards autonomy: some thoughts on psychoanalytic supervision (1993) 4 Ways of working: a synopsis of contributions to psychoanalytic technique (2018) 5 The emperor's clothes: some serious problems in psychoanalytic training (2005) 6 Imprisoned minds (2011) 7 The impact of the psychoanalyst upon the analytic process (2003) 8 Self-revelation by the analyst 9 Keeping in mind 10 Beyond words: the role of psychoanalysis (2009) 11 Art therapy (2017) 12 The case of 'Mrs B' continues to challenge 13 Response to Stuart Pizer's review (2004) 14 Further reflections 15 Kate Schechter interview (2007) 16 Thérèse Gaynor interview (2010) 17 Questionnaire interview (2016) 18 My time with cancer: an extraordinary journey (2015)
Patrick Casement, previously a social worker, trained as a psychotherapist and then as a psychoanalyst. He is the author of four well known Learning From… books, of which this work is the culmination, bringing together in a single publication the richness of his 50 years of clinical experience.
"This is the most important collection of essays to appear in many
years. In sharing his long and invaluable experience and his
clinical wisdom, Patrick Casement has done a great service for
analysts and therapists of every persuasion. This is one of those
rare books that is not only a delight to read, but that offers a
priceless education in the art of analytic psychotherapy."-Ted
Jacobs, MD, training and supervising analyst, New York
Psychoanalytic Institute and The Institute for Psychoanalytic
Education"A compelling and beautiful feast from an outstanding
pioneer of today’s relational approaches to psychotherapy and
analysis. In his decades of clinical writing, Patrick Casement has
transformed the field to an extent that very few can equal. The
chapters in this book on our profession and its shadow elements are
searingly honest and, in my view, required reading for all who have
run or been through a training. We also get perhaps the deepest
portrait yet of Patrick as a human being, and his struggles with
both life and near-death."-Andrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical
Psychology, University of Essex "Casement remains one of the
foremost proponents of contemporary psychoanalytic technique, and
is unsurpassed in the lucidity and ease of reading in which he
develops a psychoanalytic understanding of people and its practical
therapeutic application. This text is richly illustrated by
clinical examples which clearly show Casement’s reasoning. Seasoned
clinicians will be refreshed, and learners will derive much
benefit, from careful study of this text. Topics covered include
problems of training, self-disclosure, and supervision. This book
is warmly recommended for student and experienced psychotherapists
and psychoanalysts of all theoretical orientations."-Paul
Steinberg, MD, Assistant Editor, Canadian Journal of
Psychoanalysis"It always pays to read Casement. And then to re-read
him. He provokes, challenges, illuminates and delights us. His
thoughts come into my mind years after I have read them which is,
of course, the hallmark of thoughtful analysis. I know that the
papers here in this final collection, including those on
supervision and training, will also stay with me. I am sorry this
is his last book, but what a very good one."-Susie Orbach, PhD,
author of In TherapyIt is always inspiring to immerse oneself in
the writings of a master, to experience the evolution of his craft
over time. These classics are accessible stories interwoven with
priceless wisdom only deep clinical process and fully lived
experience can reap. Valuing authenticity and humanity, Casement is
unsparing in offering his own to his patients. Now we are the
recipients in this artful catalogue of life and therapeutic
service."-Andrea Celenza, PhD, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and
Institute "Here is a most valuable distillation of the approach to
psychoanalysis that Patrick Casement has articulated steadily over
many years. The chapters range widely. Basic elements of clinical
technique are systematically discussed. There are wise comments on
analytic dilemmas that all analysts and therapists will recognise.
He also explores more generally the nature of the psychoanalytic
enterprise, mixing theoretical and very personal reflections.
Respect for the individuality of others, as patients and as human
beings, is a theme that permeates the work. Rooted in the British
Independent tradition, this book is both rigorous and deeply
humane."-Michael Parsons, MRCPsych, British Psychoanalytical
Society
"This is the most important collection of essays to appear in many
years. In sharing his long and invaluable experience and his
clinical wisdom, Patrick Casement has done a great service for
analysts and therapists of every persuasion. This is one of those
rare books that is not only a delight to read, but that offers a
priceless education in the art of analytic psychotherapy."-Ted
Jacobs, MD, training and supervising analyst, New York
Psychoanalytic Institute and The Institute for Psychoanalytic
Education"A compelling and beautiful feast from an outstanding
pioneer of today’s relational approaches to psychotherapy and
analysis. In his decades of clinical writing, Patrick Casement has
transformed the field to an extent that very few can equal. The
chapters in this book on our profession and its shadow elements are
searingly honest and, in my view, required reading for all who have
run or been through a training. We also get perhaps the deepest
portrait yet of Patrick as a human being, and his struggles with
both life and near-death."-Andrew Samuels, Professor of Analytical
Psychology, University of Essex "Casement remains one of the
foremost proponents of contemporary psychoanalytic technique, and
is unsurpassed in the lucidity and ease of reading in which he
develops a psychoanalytic understanding of people and its practical
therapeutic application. This text is richly illustrated by
clinical examples which clearly show Casement’s reasoning. Seasoned
clinicians will be refreshed, and learners will derive much
benefit, from careful study of this text. Topics covered include
problems of training, self-disclosure, and supervision. This book
is warmly recommended for students and experienced psychotherapists
and psychoanalysts of all theoretical orientations."-Paul
Steinberg, MD, assistant editor, Canadian Journal of
Psychoanalysis"It always pays to read Casement. And then to re-read
him. He provokes, challenges, illuminates and delights us. His
thoughts come into my mind years after I have read them which is,
of course, the hallmark of thoughtful analysis. I know that the
papers here in this final collection, including those on
supervision and training, will also stay with me. I am sorry this
is his last book, but what a very good one."-Susie Orbach, PhD,
author of In TherapyIt is always inspiring to immerse oneself in
the writings of a master, to experience the evolution of his craft
over time. These classics are accessible stories interwoven with
priceless wisdom only deep clinical process and fully lived
experience can reap. Valuing authenticity and humanity, Casement is
unsparing in offering his own to his patients. Now we are the
recipients in this artful catalogue of life and therapeutic
service."-Andrea Celenza, PhD, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and
Institute, USA"Here is a most valuable distillation of the approach
to psychoanalysis that Patrick Casement has articulated steadily
over many years. The chapters range widely. Basic elements of
clinical technique are systematically discussed. There are wise
comments on analytic dilemmas that all analysts and therapists will
recognise. He also explores more generally the nature of the
psychoanalytic enterprise, mixing theoretical and very personal
reflections. Respect for the individuality of others, as patients
and as human beings, is a theme that permeates the work. Rooted in
the British Independent tradition, this book is both rigorous and
deeply humane."-Michael Parsons, MRCPsych, British Psychoanalytical
Society
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