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An Expert Look at Love, Intimacy and Personal Growth Paperback – April 10, 2008
by Robert M. Gordon (Author)
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Why do so many people have problems with love and intimacy? Why do some parents scapegoat their children? What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? What is the MMPI? Why must we grieve loss? Are the years in psychoanalytic psychotherapy worth it? What is a psychotherapy session like? After thirty years of theoretical formulations, the author pulls it all together in this comprehensive model of love relations by integrating evolutionary psychology, psychoanalysis, cognitive and social psychology. This theoretical model lets readers see why relationships can be so irrational.
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Robert M. Gordon, Ph.D. ABPP is a Diplomate of Clinical Psychology and a Diplomate of Psychoanalysis in Psychology, as well as Fellow of the Division of Psychoanalysis, and served on the governing council of the American Psychological Association. He was president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and received its Distinguished Service Award. He authored many scholarly articles and books in the areas of psychotherapy, relationships, forensic psychology, ethics and the MMPI-2. He has a private practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Publisher : IAPT Press (April 10, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 152 pages
ISBN-10 : 0977961656
ISBN-13 : 978-0977961658
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.38 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #5,418,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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#197,789 in Parenting & Relationships (Books)
#456,594 in Self-Help (Books)
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Russell Wild
5.0 out of 5 stars Sheds light on the human condition
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2008
For those who delight in knowing more about the human mind and interpersonal connections -- with all of their twists and turns and delicious complexities -- I recommend a read of Dr. Gordon's highly intelligent essays. Several of the essays seem a wee bit academic in tone, but perhaps that's only because I'm so accustomed to the fluff that often passes for psychology coverage in the mass media. I particularly enjoyed the essay entitled, "Treating Others Well," an examination of the role (the often-forgotten role) of ethical behavior in intimate relationships.
Russell Wild is the author of numerous books, including WHY MEN MARRY, THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO GETTING A DIVORCE, and several DUMMIES-series books on personal finance.
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Frank M. Dattilio, Ph.D., ABPP
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Intimacy, and Personal Growth
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2008
"This collection of papers spans 30 years of Dr. Robert Gordon's pioneering work in love, intimacy, and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of a psychoanalytic and social psychology perspective, Gordon draws upon his vast experience as a scientist and practitioner to provide the reader with unique insight into the dynamics of intimate relations. This book is a gem that is filled with clinical perspicacity. It has all the makings of a classic, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in broadening their perspective on what it takes to foster healthier intimacies."
Frank M. Dattilio, Ph.D., ABPP
Department of Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
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J. Bottinelli
5.0 out of 5 stars A deep consideration of a range of significant ideas!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2009
Robert M. Gordon's collection of papers is a highly informed look at human relationships through the lens of psychoanalysis. Recommended for anyone interested in how we operate at the latent level. Still leaves me thinking a lot about my own relationships and my work in psychology.
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