The “Unthought Known”: Christopher Bollas’ Revolutionary Psychoanalytic Concept and Its Contribution to Psychotherapy
The “Unthought Known”: Christopher Bollas’ Revolutionary Psychoanalytic Concept and Its Contribution to Psychotherapy Bollas’ work emphasizes the non-verbal and implicit dimensions of the psyche, a focus that has prompted new techniques for accessing and interpreting...
Appearance, Shame, and Identity: The Work of Benjamin Kilborne and Its Implications for Psychotherapy
Appearance, Shame, and Identity: The Work of Benjamin Kilborne and Its Implications for Psychotherapy Psychoanalyst Benjamin Kilborne (see his book Disappearing Persons: Shame and Appearance) proposes a new conceptualization of shame: he sees shame not merely as an...
The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: How Psychotherapy Fosters Positive Change
The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: How Psychotherapy Fosters Positive Change James Tobin, Ph.D. Self-sabotage is a relatively common phenomenon appearing across many domains of life (professional/work, relationships, self-care, etc.) and a common reason why people seek...
Beginning Psychotherapy: The First Session
Beginning Psychotherapy: The First Session The initial psychotherapy session is a complex social interaction unlike any other. The client may understandably experience a range of emotions, expectations, and fears, while the clinician seeks to establish a sense of...
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