Mark Solms

Marianne Leuzinger-Bohleber

Simon Arnold

A Bridge Between Psychoanalysis and Cognitive Neuroscience

Unconscious

Der Dialog mit den Neurowissenschaften stößt für die Psychoanalyse ein neues Fenster in die Welt der heutigen, empirischen Wissenschaften auf. Der Brückenschlag zwischen diesen beiden Disziplinen ist aufregend und kontrovers zugleich. International ausgewiesene Expertinnen und Experten loten in diesem Band aus, welche Erkenntnisse der Austausch auf einem zentralen Feld der Psychoanalyse hervorbringen kann. Sie beleuchten die Frage nach dem dynamischen Unbewussten, in das seelisch nicht Erträgliches verbannt wird und das unser Denken, Fühlen und Handeln maßgeblich beeinflusst. Dank der enormen Entwicklung neuer Methoden und Erkenntnisse in den Neurowissenschaften wird diese psychoanalytische Auffassung auf den interdisziplinären Prüfstand gestellt.

Das Unbewusste – Eine Brücke zwischen Psychoanalyse und Neurowissenschaften

The Unconscious explores the critical interdisciplinary dialogue between psychoanalysis and contemporary cognitive neuroscience. Characterised by Freud as ‘the science of the unconscious mind’, psychoanalysis has traditionally been viewed as a solely psychological discipline. However recent developments in neuroscience, such as the use of neuroimaging techniques to investigate the working brain, have stimulated and intensified the dialogue between psychoanalysis and these related mental sciences. This book explores the relevance of these discussions for our understanding of unconscious mental processes. Chapters present clinical case studies of unconscious dynamics, alongside theoretical and scientific papers in key areas of current debate and development. These include discussions of the differences between conceptualisations of ‘the unconscious’ in psychoanalysis and cognitive science, whether the core concepts of psychoanalysis are still plausible in light of recent findings, and how such understandings of the unconscious are still relevant to treating patients in psychotherapy today. These questions are explored by leading interdisciplinary researchers as well as practising psychoanalysts and psychotherapists. This book aims to bridge the gap between psychoanalysis and cognitive neuroscience, to enable a better understanding of researchers’ and clinicians’ engagements with the key topic of the unconscious. It will be of key interest to researchers, academics and postgraduate students in the fields of psychoanalysis, cognitive science, neuroscience and traumatology. It will also appeal to practising psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and clinicians.

A bridge between psychoanalysis and cognitive neuroscience

The Unconscious

Outcome Research and the Future of Psychoanalysis explores the connection between outcome studies and important and complex questions of clinical practices, research methodologies, epistemology, and sociological considerations. Presenting the ideas and voices of leading experts in clinical and extra-clinical research in psychoanalysis, the book provides an overview of the state of the art of outcome research, its results and implications. Furthermore, its contributions discuss the basic premises and ideas of outcome research and in which way the contemporary Zeitgeist might shape the future of psychoanalysis. Divided into three parts, the book begins by discussing the scientific basis of psychoanalysis and advances in psychoanalytic thinking as well as the state of the art of psychoanalytic outcome research, critically analyzing so-called evidence-based therapies. Part II of the book contains exemplary research projects that are discussed from a clinical perspective, illustrating the dialogue between researchers and clinicians. Lastly, in Part III, several psychoanalysts review the importance of critical thinking and research in psychoanalytical education. Thought-provoking and expertly written and researched, this book is a useful resource for academics, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of mental health, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.

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