Drawing on the seminal ideas of British, European and American group analysts, psychoanalysts, social psychologists and social scientists, the books in this series will focus on the study of small and large groups, organisations and other social systems, and on the study of the transpersonal and transgenerational sociality of human nature. NILGA books will be required reading for the members of professional organisations in the fields of group analysis, psychoanalysis, and related social sciences. They will be indispensable for the "formation" of students of psychotherapy, whether they are mainly interested in clinical work with patients or in consultancy to teams and organisational clients within the private and public sectors. --Book Jacket.
La Nuova Biblioteca Internazionale di Psicoanalisi di GruppoSerie
Questa serie approfondisce lo studio di gruppi piccoli e grandi, organizzazioni e sistemi sociali, esplorando sia i fondamenti teorici che le applicazioni pratiche. Si basa su idee seminali di importanti analisti di gruppo, psicoanalisti e scienziati sociali internazionali. La raccolta offre spunti inestimabili per professionisti nell'analisi di gruppo, nella psicoanalisi e nelle scienze sociali correlate. Costituisce una lettura essenziale per studenti di psicoterapia e consulenti che lavorano con diversi clienti.






Ordine di lettura consigliato
Trauma and Organizations
- 284pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
A collection of contributions from psychoanalysts, group analysts and organisational consultants from Europe, Australia and the United States that examines the patterns of conscious and unconscious life of those organisations in which traumatic experience is ubiquitous.
Robi Friedman is an experienced group analyst and clinician specializing in conflict resolution, and in this important collection of his work, he presents his most innovative concepts. 'Dreamtelling' is an original approach to the sharing of dreams with partners or within families, exploring how the dreamer's unconscious messages can be communicated, and helping to contain emotional difficulties. The book also explains Friedman's concept 'Relations Disorders', which locates dysfunctional behavioural patterns not within intra-psychic issues, but rather as a function of dynamics in group relations. And finally, the book presents the 'Soldier's Matrix', a method for conceptualizing processes in highly-stressed organizations and societies which are either under existential threat or pursuing glory. In the process of becoming a Soldier's Matrix, sub-groups and nations progressively lose shame, guilt and empathy towards perceived enemies and the Other, and every society member embraces a self-less role. Applying this method to training in groups provides an optimal way out of organizational and national crisis. The book will be of great interest to group analysts. It will also appeal to psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists with an interest in conflict resolution.
The Art of Group Analysis in Organisations
The Use of Intuitive and Experiential Knowledge
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
The book explores the impact of constant restructuring within organizations, suggesting that this instability can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder among individuals, groups, and entire systems. It delves into how living networks of relationships are affected by these ongoing changes, highlighting the emotional and psychological toll on those involved. Through this lens, the author examines the dynamics of modern organizational life and the challenges of navigating an environment characterized by perpetual beginnings and unresolved endings.
Dreamtelling, Relations, and Large Groups
New Developments in Group Analysis
- 110pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Focusing on conflict resolution, Robi Friedman shares his innovative concepts as an experienced group analyst and clinician in this important collection. His work offers valuable insights into understanding and managing conflicts, making it a significant resource for professionals in the field.
Trauma and Organizations
- 336pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Focusing on the dynamics within organizations, this book explores both conscious and unconscious behaviors shaped by pervasive traumatic experiences. It delves into how these factors influence individuals, groups, and the organization as a whole, highlighting the variations in responses and interactions. Through this examination, it seeks to provide insights into the complexities of organizational life and the impact of trauma on collective functioning.
By exploring various ethnic versions of fairy tales, the book delves into the interplay between universal themes and cultural specifics within the social unconscious. It highlights how these narratives reflect societal values and collective experiences, offering insights into the deeper psychological and cultural connections that shape human storytelling across diverse communities.
Group Analysis in the Land of Milk and Honey
- 344pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Group Analysis in the Land of Milk and Honey is a collection of beautifully written clinical essays by group analysts in Israel - a society which suffers from chronic war and violence. Israeli group conductors share their experience and their special skills concerning the reflection of terror and existential anxiety in their group-analytic therapy groups. The topics range from the influence of society on the individual, the nature of the "group", combined individual and group therapy, groups with mentally ill and elderly patients, and coping with aggressive patients and the self-destructive processes that are ubiquitous in a society threatened with extinction. These group analysts discuss breaking of boundaries, "democracy in action", leadership, paternalism and fanatic identifications. The special place of Shoah survivors and of Arab and Jewish conflict make this book unique. The book conveys both the trauma and the creativity of Israeli society. The editors, Dr Robi Friedman and Yael Doron, represent different generations within the IIGA - the Israeli Institute of Group Analysis. They have edited a mesmerizing testimony to a vibrant society whose citizens are often in pain.
The Social Unconscious in Persons, Groups, and Societies
- 192pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Drawing on the seminal ideas of British, European and American group analysts, psychoanalysts, social psychologists and social scientists, the books in this series will focus on the study of small and large groups, organisations and other social systems, and on the study of the transpersonal and transgenerational sociality of human nature. NILGA books will be required reading for the members of professional organisations in the fields of group analysis, psychoanalysis, and related social sciences. They will be indispensable for the "formation" of students of psychotherapy, whether they are mainly interested in clinical work with patients or in consultancy to teams and organisational clients within the private and public sectors. --Book Jacket.
Focusing on the intersection of group analysis and various academic fields, this book advocates for a theoretical renewal of group analysis to enhance its relevance. It emphasizes the importance of philosophy, history, and modern social theory as critical resources for this intellectual revitalization, aiming to enrich understanding and application within group dynamics.