The Novicks present a groundbreaking developmental theory of sadomasochism, drawing on extensive observational data across different life stages. They argue that painful experiences in infancy evolve into complex attachment styles, leading to feelings of specialness and destructive power. As individuals mature, these dynamics shape their relationships with authority figures and foster an omnipotent mindset that distorts their ability to engage competently with reality. This work highlights the intricate connections between early experiences and later psychological patterns.
Focusing on the essential involvement of parents in child and adolescent therapy, the authors delve into the dual goals of these treatments: facilitating the child's progressive development and enhancing the parent-child relationship. Through vivid clinical examples, the book illustrates a variety of techniques that therapists can employ to forge strong alliances with parents at every stage of treatment, emphasizing the therapist's active role in the process.
The book emphasizes the significance of properly concluding therapy sessions, arguing that the way endings are handled can greatly impact the therapeutic experience. It explores how poorly managed goodbyes can undermine the progress made, while well-structured endings can enhance relationships and promote personal growth for both the patient and therapist. Through this lens, it highlights the transformative potential of positive farewells in the therapeutic process.
When Chinese alchemists fashioned the first manmade explosion sometime during the tenth century, no one could have foreseen its full revolutionary potential. Invented to frighten evil spirits rather than fuel guns or bombs—neither of which had been thought of yet—their simple mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal went on to make the modern world possible. As word of its explosive properties spread from Asia to Europe, from pyrotechnics to battleships, it paved the way for Western exploration, hastened the end of feudalism and the rise of the nation state, and greased the wheels of the Industrial Revolution.With dramatic immediacy, novelist and journalist Jack Kelly conveys both the distant time in which the “devil's distillate” rose to conquer the world, and brings to rousing life the eclectic cast of characters who played a role in its epic story, including Michelangelo, Edward III, Vasco da Gama, Cortés, Guy Fawkes, Alfred Nobel, and E. I. DuPont. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, Gunpowder brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.
The book delves into the pervasive nature of sadomasochistic behavior across various age groups, from infants to adults, emphasizing its clinical significance. It explores the roots of such behaviors, including trauma, helplessness, and overwhelming emotions, and discusses their manifestations in clinical settings. Key themes include the influence of different psychosexual stages, the role of a harsh superego, and the recurring threat of self-destructive actions. The authors draw on decades of research to provide insights into the complex dynamics of these behaviors in therapeutic contexts.
Jack Kelly is one of the most successful coaches in trampoline gymnastics and
has, with his innovative thinking, led his athletes to European and World
Championship success. He has pioneered many of the techniques that are used at
world level today. In this comprehensive book, he outlines a process for
developing world class skill in trampoline gymnastics. The methods described
have been successful developing 'rising stars' as well as helping to re-model
the technique of numerous advanced performers, enabling them to break through
to the next level. The book culminates in a compendium of theoretical and
practical guidance based on Kelly's years of striving for, and achieving,
world class results. Along the way, Jack Kelly highlights the significant
influences on his life that have made him into the coach he has become. Thus,
the reader has the opportunity to benefit from the author's extensive
knowledge and experience.
How often do we hear, "I don't treat children--it's too hard to work with their parents"? Parent work undoubtedly brings many challenges. This casebook brings together the voices of 40 psychoanalysts from around the world to illustrate contemporary views about whether and how to work with parents. The ideas proposed in the model of dynamic concurrent parent work are illustrated and explored here through clinical vignettes, commentaries from experienced child and adolescent analysts, and reflections by the volume's editors. The value of parent work is affirmed as a substantive contribution to pragmatic, effective, and life-changing child and adolescent psychoanalysis.
