Holding And Psychoanalysis, 2nd Edition: A Rela... Apr 2026

: While holding was traditionally associated with dependent patients, this edition applies it across the clinical spectrum, including its role in managing shame, ruthlessness, and hate.

: The edition incorporates updated insights from attachment theory . Publication Details Author : Joyce Anne Slochower Publisher : Routledge (Part of the Taylor & Francis Group) Publication Date : July 2013 Page Count : 208 pages Formats Available : eBook, Hardcover, and Paperback Critical Reception Holding and Psychoanalysis, 2nd edition: A Rela...

: A major focus is the internal experience of the analyst . Slochower uses clinical vignettes to illustrate the complex struggle and internal reflections of the clinician during holding moments. : While holding was traditionally associated with dependent

: Two chapters explore how holding impacts a patient’s ability to access and articulate affect states. including its role in managing shame