Routledge - Contributions of Self Psychology to Group Psychotherapy

Explore the essential connection between self psychology and group dynamics in this collection from The New International Library of Group Analysis. Published by Routledge, this volume presents selected papers that examine the development of the self through a group lens. Readers will find deep insights into how empathy, narcissism, shame, envy, and rage function within a therapeutic setting. The text addresses clinical techniques and how practitioners work with difficult patients. Stone examines the co-creation of these patient profiles, providing a unique perspective on clinical practice. This work is particularly valuable for those studying the social and collective unconscious. By analyzing dreams as both personal and group products that manifest as visual narratives, the author offers a way to understand how individual experiences reflect broader group processes. This book serves as a resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of self psychology and group psychotherapy.