Review of The clinical Erik Erikson.

Reviews the book, " The clinical Erik Erikson " by Stephen Schlein (2016). This book discusses the author's appreciation for his mentor, Erikson. Schlein explains that “. . . the psychoanalytic community knows little about the therapeutic technique and clinical method of Erik Erikson” (p. 2), partly because Erikson was reluctant to make such private material public, and that therefore “[Schlein] will try to serve as his voice” (p. 1). This multiyear project involved locating and studying unpublished case material and notes, as well as published case descriptions and comments about technique. Schlein quotes Erikson’s thoughts copiously, and thus provides a clear description of his clinical work with different age groups as well as his participation in Austen Riggs case conferences. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Psychoanalytic Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research