Despite over one hundred years of clinical research within the field of psychoanalysis, little has been said in relation to the body, medical illness, and aging. In fact, there is often the idea that "real" medical problems are somehow beyond the scope of psychoanalytic treatment. Given that the population is living longer, there is a need for publications that address both the impact of aging as well as illness, as persons who live longer lives are more prone to develop medical problems. Psychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness focuses on aging and illness from a...
Despite over one hundred years of clinical research within the field of psychoanalysis, little has been said in relation to the body, medical illne...