Based on his vast clinical experience, Karasu demonstrates that one single theoretical model cannot encompass the entire spectrum of psychopathology presented by patients. He integrates current dynamic theoretical models of psychopatholoy and psychotherapy, using a developmental approach. The unique synthesis in his final chapter can serve as a basis for future development of the art and science of psychotherapy.
... Read morePaul A. Dewald, M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine Drawing on the contributions of ego psychology, object relations theory, self psychology, and interpersonal analysis, Karasu proposes an original integration in a model that combines deficit and conflict theories and dyadic and triadic object relations. He moves eloquently from theory of psychotherapeutic technique to practical clinical interventions with different types of personality organization, helping the psychoanalytic psychotherapist close the gap between theoretical formulation and the immediate, intuitive management of a broad spectrum of patients.
Otto F. Kernberg, M.D., New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center A thoughtful, sophisticated, integrative approach to contemporary thinking about the psychotherapeutic process. The case excerpts and Dr. Karasu's accompanying commentaries are extremely instructive and insightful. This is really an outstanding piece of work.
Judd Marmor, M.D., USC School of Medicine Show Less