Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Technique presents very basic psychoanalytic techniques in an easy-to-understand and use manner. This practical-not theoretical-primer of psychoanalytic techniques will offer therapists helpful tools for their practices. Topics covered include listening and hearing, as[...]

This is an introduction to Jacques Lacan's approach to therapy, from the point of view of a practitioner faced with the question of diagnosis. How it is done and how it differs from other forms of therapy is examined, and many of his theoretical notions are explored. At each point of the treatment t[...]

Examines Lacan's key seminar on sexual difference, knowledge, desire, and love. BACKCOVER: This collection offers the first sustained, in-depth commentary on Seminar XX, Encore, considered the cornerstone of Lacan's work on the themes of sexual difference, knowledge, jouissance, and love. Although S[...]

Psychoanalysts make the best detectives! When it comes to divining motives, deciphering ambiguous pronouncements, detecting delusions, and foiling the tricks memory plays, famed French analyst Jacques Lacan turned self-proclaimed retired Inspector Quesjac Canal is second to none (apologies to Agatha[...]