Containment, Organisations and the Working Task

Synopsis

With close attention to Wilfred Bion's influence on the literature about groups and organisations, this book explores how containment has been transposed from the clinical setting to enlighten the work being carried out by psychodynamic practitioners and researchers, especially within organisations.In the first part, contributors explore the origins of containment, comparing and contrasting it with similar concepts such as holding. A second part is devoted to addressing the implications of utilising psychoanalytic ideas beyond the couch and bringing them to the social field of groups and organisations. The early days of such ideas, as well as the wide range of methods applied, are also addressed in this section with the aim of giving the reader a more comprehensive base for the application of psychoanalytic knowledge. Finally, the third part provides a detailed view of the different applications of containment in consulting, leadership, therapeutic communities and group relations. Drawing on their own experiences, the authors highlight how psychoanalytic concepts impact their own practice, contributing to a collection that will prove essential for psychoanalysts, managers, policymakers, consultants and researchers in a wide range of professional and clinical settings.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

232 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781351379748

Related ISBNs:

9781315146416, 9781138505117, 9781138505131, 9781351379755, 9781351379731

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

07/25/24

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Tiago Mendes and R.D. Hinshelwood

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Psychology, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Tiago Mendes

Edited by:

R. D. Hinshelwood