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David P. Celani, "Ronald Fairbairn: A Contemporary Introduction" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Psychoanalysis

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The Psychological Dynamics of Battered Women

This chapter explores the intricate psychological factors influencing battered women, emphasizing the struggle between their need for love and anger towards their abusers. Through case studies, it critiques traditional theories of learned helplessness, offering insight into how unresolved childhood traumas shape adult relationships. The discussion also highlights paths to empowerment and healing, drawing on various psychoanalytic theories to better understand attachment and emotional conflict.

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