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Looking for Ground: Countertransference and the Problem of Value in Psychoanalysis (Relational Perspectives Book Series)

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Academia is replete with examples of post-modernist theoretical works in disciplines ranging from organizational studies to literary criticism. Carnochan has done something rare - brought an intelligent and humane post-modern perspective to a discussion of psychoanalytic technique and theory. Rare in that one is not led to give up hope of discerning a way to move through the confusion of a world in which all is subjective. In clear and beautiful prose, he articulates a view in which subjectivity does not require that we relinquish morality.

The long journey from dissertation to book is at last over. Carnochan's focus on counter-transference is essential for any therapist attempting to balance a humane versus *objective* approach to the patient/client/analysand. Therapists' careful self-revelations CAN further the cause of healing. In street parlance, "keepin' it real" is a far greater gift to the patient than the most rigorous "technique." Your technique often IS your subjectivity as a therapist. Kudos to Pedro and Sandor...