A Clinical Introduction to Freud: Techniques for Everyday Practice

By Bruce Fink (Author)

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Publish Date: March 21, 2017

ISBN-13: 978-0393711967

Print Length: 384 pages

Description:

Finding Freud often overlooked due to his susceptibility to mockery or misunderstanding, this book offers a clinical introduction that highlights the enduring relevance of his work. Bruce Fink, renowned for his translations of Lacan and his profound interpretations of Freud, presents an eminently usable guide. The text is rich with examples from everyday life and clinical practice, illustrating how Freud’s insights remain vital in modern therapy.

The book focuses on techniques developed by Freud to access the unconscious directly, showing how they can be applied today and potentially enhanced. It also covers fundamental concepts such as repression, isolation, displacement, anxiety, affect, free association, repetition, obsession, and wish-fulfillment, situating them in practical clinical contexts.