Focusing on the psychological impact of early boarding school experiences, this analysis explores the trauma faced by children from affluent backgrounds. It delves into the emotional and developmental consequences of separation from family and the unique challenges these children encounter. The book offers insights into how such experiences shape identity, relationships, and coping mechanisms, making it a valuable resource for understanding the long-term effects of boarding school on privileged youth.
The Dying Patient in Psychotherapy is a powerful account of love and death within a psychotherapeutic relationship. The narrative traces one man's journey in psychotherapy and that of the analyst who accompanies him. The full- length description of an analysis demonstrates the developmental path of an erotic transference from its origins in infancy, through fantasies of sex and violence to mature erotic intimacy. The countertransference is considered with exceptional honesty as the analysis intensifies following the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. A series of dreams rich in symbolic imagery traces the psychological situation as death approaches. A precursor to Schaverien's acclaimed book Boarding School Syndrome, the single case study demonstrates the enduring impact of early boarding. This second edition also includes an updated literature review, and new material regarding training and supervision, making it a valuable resource for training institutions. The Dying Patient in Psychotherapy will be essential reading for analysts, psychotherapists, counsellors, arts therapists and all professionals working with the dying. The poignant story will also engage the general reader, curious about the process of psychotherapy.
Focusing on the transformative power of art in therapy, a British Jungian analyst and art psychotherapist presents a collection of patient artwork, blending color and black-and-white illustrations. The author shares insights into how artistic expression serves as a symbolic bridge in the therapeutic relationship, enhancing consciousness and personal growth. This work is rooted in her PhD research, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of art and psychology.
