The book explores the paradox of whether a virus acts with intent or purely destructively. It raises intriguing questions about the nature of viruses, pondering if they seek validation or desires, and whether such behavior implies a form of life. The discussion delves into the implications of considering viruses as organisms that might 'want' something, challenging traditional views on their existence and behavior.
Focusing on the theme of injustice, the book delves into the harrowing realities of genocide and the impact on individuals and communities. It provides a thorough examination of the motivations and actions of those who commit such atrocities, highlighting the broader implications of their deeds on society. Through this analysis, the work seeks to illuminate the complexities of human behavior in the face of moral failure and the ongoing struggle against oppression.
Written for the general reader as well as the clinician, Curing Psychological Symptoms (a revision of 4 Steps to Peace of Mind), considers 10 fascinating real-life cases (though to protect privacy all identifying information of clinical-subject material has been changed). The book is far more than a technical treatise. It shows how Dr. Kellerman's treatments, for more than a half-century in private practice, have changed, and even saved, lives. A majority among those profiled did not require medication; some did. Rather than discussing "a cure," Kellerman employs the far more realistic therapeutic goal of struggling better, a faithful reflection of what the therapeutic process is all about. This book was published in a Bulgarian translation in 2021.
For experts as well as a general readership, Anatomy of Delusion probes one of the most challenging areas in psychotherapy. This book is an X ray of delusion, a below-the-surface viewing as well as exploration of its myriad mystery and meaning. The important role anger plays is a key component.
Probes institutional life through 9 fascinating profiles. Readers will not soon forget these stories or how Dr. Henry Kellerman deals with the delusional, the unusual and strange, in a contemporary setting.
The central question of psychology involves how personalty--personhood--is formed. The twin factors or causes, of nature (genetics) versus nurture (environment) always lurk and subtly interplay in an epigenetic synthesis. This book identifies and consolidates an understanding of personality development, personality type, and personality style. Twelve Styles are identified and displayed through fascinating case examples. Examined is the powerful organizing principle of how emotion, especially anger, is managed. A detailed glossary helps guide the reader,
This is a reissue of the classic 1979, a major integration of original and known theory of group psychotherapy. Dr. Kellerman presents a theoretical integration of the structure of group process, group therapy inherent in that process, and the personality forces of individual members of the group. He shows how all these three components unite to produce a therapeutic-group environment. For the student and the clinician alike, this timeless book, never laced with jargon, provides unique amalgam of research and theory.
This treatise delves into the intersection of psychoanalytic thought and theological theory, specifically within Judeo-Christian concepts. It redefines sin as a psychoanalytic concept of acting-out, offering fresh insights into individual will, consciousness, and the unconscious. By examining these ideas, the work highlights significant elements of Western cultural tradition, making it relevant for psychologists, psychiatrists, and those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of psychology and theology.
An evolutionary overview of the origin of language as an expression of primary emotions and behavioral prototypes. In this book, language is seen as embedded in the infant's universe of emotion. Thus, language is seen as innate and is understood as representing prototype emotions implemented at birth, and connected to a brain-wired attachment-need. The overarching power-theme of it all--including primacy of emotion with respect to language, along with the importance of attachment-need--is identified and defined in detail, especially as it concerns the organizational power of a person's basic-wish. This is where the center, the core of the interaction between emotion, attachment, and language-origin, is revealed--that is, with respect to the relative success-index of the person's basic-wish. Such a basic-wish is what gives shape and meaning to the person's entire personality. Thus, the psycho/biological underpinning of The Origin of Language is that of an evolutionary view of the entire arena of the origin of language and its suffusion in the primary emotions and primary behavioral prototypes found at all phylogenetic levels.
Exploring the intricacies of the unconscious realm, this book delves into its components and the proposed communication networks that connect them. It critiques the vague references often made by theorists and practitioners regarding unconscious material, instead offering a structured examination of its complexities. The work situates the unconscious within an evolutionary historical framework, providing a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes the 'unconscious domain' and its significance in psychological discourse.