Book Description
In this book Dr Weininger describes the uses made of a model of short-term therapy which takes the richness and complexity of the development of psychic life into account. The creative work with a small group of children, day students in a treatment centre for difficult young children, shows a new respect for the way a gradual introduction to short periods of a new type of atmosphere of treatment can over time have a profound and positive effect on the group. Anyone beginning child analysis will be grateful indeed for this book about the result of that work. ... Read more

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Professor Weininger elegantly reintroduces Kleinian thinking in a way that removes many of the stigmata that have impeded the receptivity to her work. Further more, he has unpacked and clarified some of her most recondite concepts such as the 'combined parental couple' and the early developmental aspects of the oedipal complex for girl as for boys.-from the foreword by James S. Grotstein ... Read more

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His book is an outcome of an exceptionally wide and rich experience. He observes very sensitively and shows how his understanding of unconscious phantasy can throw light on most Diverse activities and relationships.-Hanna Segal, from her foreword ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

I was disappointed with this book...
I pre-ordered this book based on the attractive cover and the names on the editorial board.I'm a big Dr. Sears fan and was very excited to see a book on positive discipline endorsed by him that focused on toddlers.Unfortunately, I was disappointed and plan to send it back. There wasn't anything I didn't agree with, but there just wasn't much substance.I typically enjoy workbook style books, but many pages were half-filled with room for notes that appeared to me to be simply filler."I just wanted more.I've since read "Redirecting Children's Behavior," by Kathryn Kvols and found it to be an excellent guide.I'm a Master's level therapist and think the book by Kathryn Kvols will be highly valuable both in my work with kids and families as well as providing me with a solid philosophy and effective techniques for parenting my son now as a young toddler through to the teenage years.Even though I found no fault with the content of this book, (and still love Dr. Sears) I would not recommend this book. ... Read more