The Fantasy Bond : Structure of Psychological Defenses

by Robert W. Firestone

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Based on 28 years of research into the problem of resistance, this book offers a consistently developed set of hypotheses centering around the concept of the "fantasy bond," an illusion of connection originally formed with the mother and later with significant others in the individual's environment. The book develops the concept of the core defense of the "fantasy bond" and describes the structure and organization of the overall defensive process. The ideas set forth in this work constitute show more an important link between neo-psychoanalytic thought and existential views, especially those relating to individual and collective defenses against death anxiety. show less

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Robert W. Firestone, PhD, psychologist and author of many books, has been affiliated with the Glendon Association as its consulting theorist since its inception. His innovative ideas related to psychotherapy, couple and family relationships, suicide, parenting, and existential issues have been the inspiration and cornerstone of Glendon's research show more and publications. Dr. Firestone's studies on negative thought processes and their associated affects have led to the development of voice therapy, an advanced therapeutic methodology to uncover and contend with aspects of self-destructive and self-limiting behaviors. show less

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The Fantasy Bond : Structure of Psychological Defenses

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Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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616.89Applied science & technologyMedicine & healthDiseases, Allergies, Skin ConditionsNervous Disorders: Autism, Anorexia, OCDMental disorders: bi-polar/schizophrenia
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RC454.4 .F57MedicineInternal medicineInternal medicineNeurosciences. Biological psychiatry. NeuropsychiatryPsychiatry

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