Elements of Psychoanalysis

by Wilfred R. Bion

Elements is a discussion of categorising the ideational context and emotional experience that may occur in a psychoanalytic interview. The text aims to expand the reader's understanding of cognition and its clinical ramifications.

Genres: Psychoanalysis, Psychology

Paperback

First published July 1, 1977

Reviews

[Mawr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to read AFTER reading 'Learning From Experience.' Once you can understand concepts like container/contained, paranoid-schizoid position (PS) and depressive position (D), L/H/K links (as well as -K, etc.), you'll be ready for this book. Bion makes an interesting elaboration on the Oedipus myth, discussing the resistance to gaining knowledge (-K) as symbolized by Tiresias's reluctance to tell Oedipus that he's the one guilty of killing his father Laius. Finally, this book helps us understand the meaning of the grid, and how it's used as an aid in analysis.

[Marina Andronova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Мне было чрезвычайно интересно ознакомиться с этой работой. Настолько серьёзно отнестись к разработке инструмента для размышления об аналитическом процессе - это вызывает очень много уважения и любопытства. В процессе чтения я испытала несколько инсайтов. Таким образом у мен возникло ощущение, что предлагаемое Бионом размышление, как кажется, действительно способно вызывать изменения в психической организации, преодолевать её стагнацию.

[Jamey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fifteen-megaton anti-bullshit device: engaged. Detonation coming soon.