Releasing the Self

Exploring Kohut's theories and clinical practices, this book delves into key psychoanalytic concepts such as rage, shame, and the healing process. It connects Kohut's insights with contemporary psychoanalytic perspectives, addressing topics like empathy, the internal object, and the implications of childhood trauma. The text also examines the complexities of the self, including schizophrenia and depression, as well as the developmental neurobiology of self-object relationships, providing a comprehensive view of self psychology and its therapeutic applications.