The Metaphor of Play: Origin and Breakdown of Personal Being by Russell Meares (

Description: The Metaphor of Play by Russell Meares Part 1: Development. Play and the Sense of Self. The Secret. The Self as Double. I and the Other. The Role of Toys. Two Playrooms. Fragments of Space and of Self. Play, Coherence and Continuity. Value and Fit. Part 2: Disruption. Body Feeling and Disjunction. Stimulus Entrapment. Transference and Trauma. Reversals. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Personality disorder can be conceived as the result of a disruption on the development of self. This thoroughly updated edition of The Metaphor of Play examines how those who have suffered such disruption can be treated by understanding their sense of self and the fragility of their sense of existence. Based on the Conversational Model, this book demonstrates that the play of a pre-school child, and a mental activity similar to it in the adult, is necessary to the growth of a healthy self. The three sections of the book - Development, Disruption and Amplification and Integration - introduce such concepts as the exceptional field, paradoxical restoration, reversal, value and fit, and coupling, amplification and representation.This highly readable and lucid presentation of the role of play in the development of self will be of interest not only to therapists but also to those interested in the larger issues of mind and consciousness. Back Cover Personality disorder can be conceived as the result of a disruption on the development of self. The Metaphor of Play looks at how borderline psychiatric patients can be treated by understanding their sense of self and the fragility of their sense of existence. Based on the Conversational Model, this book demonstrates that the play of a pre-school child, and a mental activity similar to it in the adult, is necessary to the growth of a healthy self. The three sections of the book: Development, Disruption and Amplification and Integration, cover subjects including: *Play and the sense of self *The role of toys *Transference and trauma *Coupling, Amplification and representation This highly readable and lucid presentation of the role of play in the development of the self will be of interest to all psychotherapists involved in the treatment of personality disorders. Author Biography Russell Meares Table of Contents Gabbard, Foreword. Part I: Development. Play and the Sense of Self. The Secret. The Self as Double. I and the Other. The Role of Toys. Two Playrooms. Fragments of Space and of Self. Play, Coherence and Continuity. Value and Fit. Part II: Disruption. Body Feeling and Disjunction. Stimulus Entrapment. Transference and Trauma. Reversals. The Expectational Field. Restoration. Impasse: Paradoxical Restoration. False Self. The Mask. Part III: Amplification and Integration. A Drive to Play. Coupling, Amplification and Representation. Empathy. Dissolving the Trauma. A Self Organising System. Review In my Opinion The metaphor of play is a profoundly important book by one of the greatest contemporary thinkers and researchers in the field of psychotherapy. - Dougal Steel, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry Review Quote In my Opinion The metaphor of playis a profoundly important book by one of the greatest contemporary thinkers and researchers in the field of psychotherapy.- Dougal Steel, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry Details ISBN158391966X Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2005 Edition 3rd ISBN-10 158391966X ISBN-13 9781583919668 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2005-03-10 Imprint Brunner-Routledge Subtitle Origin and Breakdown of Personal Being Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Russell Meares Short Title METAPHOR OF PLAY REV/E 3/E Language English Media Book DEWEY 155.2 DOI 10.1604/9781583919668 AU Release Date 2005-03-10 NZ Release Date 2005-03-10 UK Release Date 2005-03-10 Pages 268 Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white Edition Description 3rd edition Alternative 9781583919675 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141999775;

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