Paul Marcus Livres

Focusing on the emotional and psychological turmoil of child custody disputes, the authors provide a profound exploration of the impact on families, particularly children. With insights from a seasoned psychologist and a screenwriter, the book reveals the personal motivations and behaviors that can lead to devastating outcomes. It serves as a guide for parents on navigating custody challenges, while also offering valuable lessons for judges, lawyers, guardians, and mediators to foster healthier resolutions and mitigate trauma.

Exploring everyday sources of suffering, this book provides a psychoanalytic framework for understanding and addressing pain. It emphasizes strategies for flourishing despite challenges, offering insights into the psychological mechanisms at play. Readers will find practical guidance to navigate their own experiences of suffering, promoting resilience and personal growth.

The book delves into the spiritual and sacred themes present in the works of twentieth-century French philosopher Gabriel Marcel. It provides valuable insights into Marcel's philosophy, highlighting its relevance to psychoanalysis and enhancing the reader's understanding of his ideas. Through this study, readers can appreciate the depth of Marcel's thought and its implications for contemporary psychological practices.

This comprehensive guide will assist anyone involved in the criminal justice system and will serve as an especially valuable guide for new prosecutors or defense attorneys entering the field. The text gives a broad overview of criminal procedure from investigation all the way through post-conviction reviews. The authors discuss complex topics such as standing, fruit of the poisonous tree, car stops, the privilege against self-incrimination, eyewitness identification, habeas corpus, and double jeopardy in both the civilian and military settings. All the principal Supreme Court decisions are explained: Mapp, Gates, Gideon, Wade, Miranda, Brady, and many others.

The book explores the integration of spirituality into psychoanalysis, arguing that classic religious texts like Ecclesiastes, St. Augustine's Confessions, the Koran, and the Bhagavad Gita can enrich the field. It highlights the current crisis in psychoanalysis, stemming from its disconnection from spiritual and moral insights found in ancient wisdom. The author posits that spirituality is a fundamental aspect of the psyche, emphasizing the human quest for self-transcendence and connection with the Infinite as essential to understanding human nature.

Applying psychoanalytic insights to a pivotal text of wisdom literature, this work explores the Ethics of the Fathers, an ethical tractate of the Talmud. It delves into the intersection of psychoanalysis and ancient wisdom, offering a unique perspective on moral and ethical teachings. Through this lens, the book examines the psychological dimensions of ethical behavior and the complexities of human relationships as reflected in the text.

Exploring the intersection of psychoanalysis and social psychology, this book delves into the factors influencing ethical decision-making in daily life. Paul Marcus invites readers to engage in a dialogue about moral living, offering insights into how psychological principles shape our understanding of ethics and personal conduct. The work encourages reflection on the complexities of human behavior and the social contexts that inform our choices.

Exploring the intersection of existential psychiatry and psychoanalysis, this work delves into the profound insights of Ludwig Binswanger, who highlighted the significance of the human spirit in therapeutic success. Through a dialogue with Freud, the book emphasizes the idea that therapeutic failures often stem from a lack of spiritual fulfillment, underscoring the importance of addressing deeper existential concerns in mental health treatment. The text invites readers to consider the role of spirit in psychological well-being.

Psychoanalysis and Toileting is an accessible book that delineates and interprets the psychological meanings of defecating and urinating in everyday life. The book is illustrated throughout with clinical vignettes and observations taken from the author's private practice.