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Robert Caper, "Bion and Thoughts Too Deep for Words: Psychoanalysis, Suggestion, and the Language of the Unconscious" (Routledge, 2020)

New Books in Psychology

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Exploring Aliveness in Psychoanalysis

This chapter investigates the concept of 'aliveness' within post-Bionian psychoanalysis, examining its relationship with truth and reality. It contrasts life instincts with death instincts, delving into the implications of trauma on Bion’s theories and personal experiences. Additionally, it emphasizes the necessity of self-containment in the therapeutic process and the limitations of language in expressing the full depth of human experience.

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