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Psycho-Analysis and the War Neuroses

By Sándor Ferenczi
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A collected psychoanalytic examination of wartime traumatic neuroses, combining an introduction and symposium essays that analyze clinical cases, symptom patterns, and theoretical causes. Contributors contrast neurological and psychoanalytic explanations, emphasize unconscious and sexual factors, and describe regression to narcissism, reflexive shock reactions, and parallels with early infant reflexes. The volume reports that many combat-related neurotic symptoms abated when wartime conditions ended, discusses individual predisposition and therapeutic potential of analysis, and offers clinical examples and theoretical reflections aimed at refining diagnosis and treatment of trauma-related neuroses.

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Sándor Ferenczi

Sándor Ferenczi was a Hungarian psychoanalyst and a prominent figure in the early development of psychoanalysis. He is best known for his work "Psycho-Analysis and the War Neuroses," where he explored the psychological impact of war on soldiers and contributed to the understanding of trauma. Ferenczi's innovative ideas on the therapeutic relationship and the importance of empathy in treatment have influenced both psychoanalytic theory and practice. His collaboration with Sigmund Freud and his unique perspectives on the dynamics of the therapeutic process have left a lasting mark on the field of psychology.

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