The Surviving Object: Psychoanalytic Clinical Essays on Psychic Survival-Of-The-Object

Jan Abram's "The Surviving Object" delves into the complexities of psychic survival through a Winnicottian lens.

The book explores the concept of intrapsychic surviving and non-surviving objects, examining how early relationships shape the development of the infant's psyche.

Abram's clinical vignettes illustrate the practical application of these concepts, highlighting the importance of the analyst's role in facilitating the patient's journey towards psychic health.

The work challenges traditional psychoanalytic perspectives, offering a nuanced understanding of survival as an ongoing process rather than a mere outcome.

The book's exploration of the mother-infant relationship and the impact of the paternal integrate provides a rich and insightful contribution to psychoanalytic theory.