Individuation in Contemporary Psychoanalysis: The Emergence of Individuality in Interpersonal and Relational Theory and Practice

Jordan, a practicing psychoanalyst, explores the question: where is the individual in psychoanalytic theory and methodology? He argues that psychological individuation is the primary therapeutic experience of psychoanalysis, and in the process provides historical, anecdotal, and theoretical evidence to support his thesis. He examines themes such as psychological representation; individuality on a number of levels, including the unconscious and in interpersonal relationships; the individuation of psychoanalysis; and the ways that psychoanalysis can foster individuation.Thomas Jordan is the author of 'Individuation in Contemporary Psychoanalysis: The Emergence of Individuality in Interpersonal and Relational Theory and Practice' with ISBN 9780398069995 and ISBN 0398069999.