W. W. Norton & Company Self-Agency in Psychotherapy - W. W. Norton & Company Book

Explore the fundamental nature of identity and psychological development with Self-Agency in Psychotherapy: Attachment, Autonomy, and Intimacy. Part of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, this work by Jungian and relational psychoanalyst Jean Knox examines how our thoughts, beliefs, and desires form our sense of self. Knox argues that the experience of self-agency sits at the center of psychological growth. The text tracks the developmental trajectory of agency, starting from the basic bodily actions and reactions seen in the first months of life. It follows this progression through various levels of agency, leading to the mature expression of the self through language and metaphor. Whether you are studying interpersonal neurobiology or looking for deep insights into the human experience both in and out of therapy, this book provides a detailed examination of how we develop autonomy and intimacy. It is an essential resource for those interested in the connection between early development and the sophisticated ways we express our unique identities.