Changing Mindsets: The Potential Unconscious (Psychoanalytic Crosscurrents) [Paperback]

Maria Carmen Gear (Author), Ernesto Liendo (Author), Lila Scott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Psychoanalytic Crosscurrents | Publication Date: August 1, 1993

"We have become overfocused on what people think rather than how they think it, to the detriment of the therapeutic process. These authors are to be highly commended for their original contributions to this issue. . . They have something useful to say to practicing psychoanalysts, but most of those who will find this book useful are quite experienced workers who are questioning their own techniques and trying to expand their therapeutic skills."
—Psychoanalytic Books

"An important and critical reflection on the life and message of T.D. Jakes, arguably the most famous African American preacher in the United States."
—PNEUMA

This volume illustrates how psychoanalysts can help their patients overcome compulsive, self-destructive behavior by breaking through these constrictions to the enriching material present in the unconscious. Changing Mindsets is essential for therapists from all backgrounds, as they attempt to help their patients overcome damaging and rigid mindsets.

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"Folk religionists and those interested in placing 'pagan phenomena' in the context of worldwide religiousity will find York's book interesting."
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About the Author

Maria Carmen Gear, M.D. is a Training Analysts at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute.

Ernesto Cesar Liendo, M.D. is a Training Analysts at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute.

Lila Lee Scott, M.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Central University of Vene

Lila Lee Scott, M.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Central University of Venezuela and President of the Venezuela Society for Psychotherapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: NYU Press (August 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814730612
• ISBN-13: 978-0814730614
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,169,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of good stuff but very difficult to read because of the writing!, March 1, 2006

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This review is from: Changing Mindsets: The Potential Unconscious (Psychoanalytic crosscurrents) (Hardcover)

I am not surprised at all to note that there isn't any review of this book, despite the fact that it was first published in the late 80's.

I have had this book for quite a long time, ever since I have been fascinated by mindsets, paradigms and belief systems. In my search for better understanding of these subjects, I have amassed a large number of books and articles. This book was among the first few books I have laid my hands on.

I have had to read it several times to get what I wanted. Actually, there are a lot of good stuff here but because of the writing, the reading was made very difficult as the intellectual regimen and conceptual intensity were overwhelming for a layman. They almost killed me! You can safely say that the book is packed with plenty of psychoanalytical babble.

Nevertheless, I am quite happy I managed to get it read after several attempts.

In a nut shell, this book is about how to break through the barriers that prevent us from experiencing the hapiness we seek. In essence, it is about how to restore and exercise our freedom of choice. Although it is written from a therapeutic perspective, and is intended for psycho-therapists, the authors have packed the book with vivid and detailed case illustrations.