Argues that desire and sexuality are key components of human experience
that have been marginalised in the group therapy literature. This book features
detailed clinical illustrations that cover areas such as: the erotic
connection; the dissociation of desire; the group as witness; and erotic
transference and counter-transference.Why do people find it so difficult to talk openly about sex? In this
original and ground-breaking book, Morris Nitsun argues that desire and
sexuality are key components of human experience that have been marginalized in
the group psychotherapy literature. Drawing on theory from psychoanalysis,
developmental psychology and sociology, while keeping the group firmly in
focus, he creates a picture of the potential in group therapy for the most
intimate narrative. Highlighting current concerns about sexual identity,
boundary transgression and what constitutes effective psychotherapy, detailed
clinical illustrations cover areas such as: the erotic connection; the
dissociation of desire; the group as witness; and erotic transference and
counter-transference. Psychotherapists and all those interested in sexual
development and diversity will value the challenging approach to sexuality this
book offers. Morris Nitsun is a consultant clinical psychologist in Camden and
Islington NHS Mental Health Trust. He is a training analyst at the Institute of
Group Analysis and works privately at the Group Analytic Practice, London.; He is a widely published author and has lectured and run workshops in many
countries.
