The Clinical Problem of Masochism

The problem of how to understand and to treat masochism has plagued the vast majority of clinicians. The Clinical Problem of Masochism, edited by Deanna Holtzman, PhD, and Nancy Kulish, PhD, focuses on the common and difficult clinical problems posed by masochistic patients who are spread throughout all diagnostic categories. Foremost psychoanalytic clinicians in the field from various theoretical backgrounds demonstrate their approaches to working clinically with these problems. Each expert provides detailed clinical examples, making their approaches and suggestions come alive. This volume, unique in its varied clinical and practical focus, offers therapists of all theoretical persuasions ideas on how to think about and help individuals suffering from masochistic difficulties.Additional ISBNs: 0765708604, 9780765708601The Clinical Problem of Masochism is written by Deanna Holtzman and published by Jason Aronson, Inc.. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for The Clinical Problem of Masochism are 9780765708618, 0765708612 and the print ISBNs are 9781442242975, 1442242973.