Balint Matters

Psychosomatics and the Art of Assessment
Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-1-78220-486-2
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 254 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 376 g

This book explores the life and theories of Michael Balint, who kept alive Ferenczi's analytic traditions in Budapest and brought them to London, where they became a vital part of the Independent Group's theory and practice. Balint's theoretical understanding of regression, 'new beginnings', 'basic fault', as well as his profound impact on medicine, are all described. The work in the Balint groups by general practitioners, psychiatrists, and physicians are explored. Whole person and psychosomatic medicine, championed by Balint, is contrasted with today's more compartmentalised approach to medicine, including the increasing separation of the GP from the family.In the second part of the book Dr Sklar reflects on the complex tasks involved in psychodynamic assessment. Vignettes illustrate the importance of understanding the forces in family dynamics, the value of an early memory and a dream, and the sexual life of the patient. The author argues that Balint's ideas are of particular significance to us today, in our world of quick fixes and the overspecialisation of medicine.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sklar, Jonathan

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction, An Overview of Michael Balint's Work, Regression and new beginnings: Michael, Alice, and Enid Balint, and the circulation of ideas, Training and supervision: between learning technique and developing authenticity, Balint Groups, Balint groups: a history, The psychoanalyst and the psychiatric clinic, An experience of a discussion group with HIV medical specialists in South Africa, Assessment, Why a model of psychodynamic assessment?, The beginning of the assessment, An early memory, The dream in the assessment, The sexual life of the patient, Thoughts on the ending, Some conclusions

Über Autor(innen)

Jonathan Sklar