The Psychology of Shame: Theory and Treatment of Shame-Based Syndromes, Second Edition

by Gershen Kaufman PhD

Overview

In this classic volume, Kaufman synthesizes object relations theory, interpersonal theory, and, in particular, Silvan Tompkins's affect theory, to provide a powerful and multidimensional view of shame. Using his own clinical experience, he illustrates the application of affect theory to general classes of shame-based syndromes including compulsive; schizoid, depressive, and paranoid; sexual dysfunction; splitting; and sociopathic. This second edition includes two new chapters in which Dr. Kaufman presents shame as a societal dynamic and shows its impact on culture. He examines the role of shame in shaping the evolving identity of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, and expands his theory of governing scenes. This new edition will continue to be of keen interest to clinical psychiatrists as well as graduate students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826166739
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	364
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Gershen Kaufman, PhD, is professor in the Counseling Center and Psychology Department at Michigan State University.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the First Edition, by Silvan Tompkins
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgments
Part I: A Developmental Theory of Shame, Identity, and the Self

1. Phenomenology and Facial Signs of Shame
2. The Face of Shame Over the Life Cycle
3. Internalization of Shame
4. Psychological Magnification of Shame Scenes
5. Reformulating Psychopathology

Part II: Psychotherapeutic Intervention

6. Restoring the Interpersonal Bridge
7. Returning Internalized Shame to Its Interpersonal Origins
8. Identity Regrowth and Healing Shame
9. Developing Equal Power in Current Relationships and the Family of Origin
10. Time-Limited Group-Focused Treatment for Shame-Based Syndromes
11. A Language of the Self

Part III: Contemporary Problems

12. Identity, Culture, and Ideology
13. Governing Scenes in Personality and Culture

Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

This is an extremely thoughtful, creative and ambitious...Virtually any psychologist who practices or studies psychotherapy will find this volume useful, enjoyable and provocative.

Contemporary Psychology