The Salonica Cohen Family and Trauma Across Generations
The book delves into the Holocaust's psychological and phenomenological effects through letters exchanged by a Jewish family from 1925 to 1942. It examines the trauma experienced during this period and its lasting impact on subsequent generations, offering a poignant exploration of memory, identity, and the intergenerational consequences of historical atrocities.
Exile and Return
Exploring the interplay between literature and psychoanalysis, this study delves into existential themes within Lawrence Durrell's The Alexandria Quartet. It examines the characters' quests for belonging and the unsettling feelings of the Uncanny, highlighting how these elements shape their identities and experiences. Through this lens, the book offers a profound analysis of the psychological dimensions that inform the narrative and characters' journeys.
Focusing on the complexities of emotional abuse, the book explores its recognition as a significant factor in children's mental health issues. It examines varying perspectives on emotional abuse, from its pervasive presence in Western child-rearing practices to its association with dysfunctional families. By proposing an ecological model, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural contexts and the continuum of abuse severity. This approach aims to equip social workers with the tools needed to identify and assist at-risk children, potentially preventing future psychological harm.