Psychoanalytic Perspectives: About the Journal

Praise from Our Readers

"No matter how many psychoanalytic journals you already subscribe to, you will find something new, different, and stimulating in Psychoanalytic Perspectives. The journal, in its young life, has already shown itself to be innovative in format and content, offering a reading experience that is fresh, unique, and eclectic."
-- Neil Altman, Ph.D.

“With so many psychoanalytic journals available, and at a time of crisis for psychoanalysis, why would anyone launch a new psychoanalytic journal? Psychoanalytic Perspectives has burst upon the scene just when we need it most. Breaking down old barriers and disciplinary boundaries, fostering an openness of spirit and a fresh approach to original writing and creative theoretical integration, Psychoanalytic Perspectives sets a new tone for respectful conversation, psychoanalytic scholarship, interdisciplinary exchange, and professional education. A must-read for the contemporary student and clinician."
-- Lewis Aron, Ph.D.

"Psychoanalytic Perspectives manifests a unique and engagingly authentic personality that I expect will delight and enlighten its readers for years to come. The content selection, though far-ranging and diverse, is not arbitrary or capricious, but reflective of an innovative vision and deep sense of purpose that embraces psychoanalytic thinking, social consciousness, and creative expression.”
-- Phillip Bromberg, Ph.D.

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"Psychoanalytic Perspectives is innovative in its vision and presentation. It focuses on multiple perspectives of cutting-edge issues in psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice and addresses the application of psychoanalytic ideas to social, political, and spiritual issues as well. Adding interviews of prominent authors and poetry and prose provide personal and creative dimensions. The unique combination of scholarship, creativity, and dialogue make this a riveting read. As a co-founder of NIP-TI, I am proud of this journal and have great respect for my colleagues at NIP-TI who made it happen."
-- James L. Fosshage, Ph.D.

"By focusing on the analytic exploration of social and political, as well as clinical, issues, Psychoanalytic Perspectives expands the range of our knowledge in a most valuable way. As a fresh, new voice in American psychoanalysis, it is a most welcome addition to our field."
-- Theodore Jacobs, M.D.

"It was very exciting to read the inaugural issue of Psychoanalytic Perspectives. It certainly fostered my 'openness, playfulness and creativity'…There was a wealth of fascinating, clinically relevant detail…written in a clear, succinct style with the minimum of obfuscating jargon."
-- Glenys Lobban, Ph.D.

"The 'Poetry by People in Analysis' section of Psychoanalytic Perspectives (Vol. 3 #1, Fall/Winter 2005) made for a remarkable issue. To my knowledge, there has been nothing like it in a journal in the history of our field. Each of the poems is interesting in its own right. I am sure my favorites will change over time. I keep the issue on my desk and read a poem now and again. You are a real pioneer in expanding the domain of what is 'psychoanalysis.'"
-- Thomas Ogden, M.D.

“I found [Psychoanalytic Perspectives] compelling and highly readable. I enjoyed the high quality of writing and the obviously high quality of editing that went into this issue…This publication can make a significant contribution to the literature of psychotherapy."
-- Louis R. Ormont, Ph.D.

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About Psychoanalytic Perspectives

A major aim of Psychoanalytic Perspectives is to cultivate interplay between relational, interpersonal, or intersubjective flow, and the more delineated forms of traditional theory. Its pages provide an intellectually nurturing space for dialogue between emerging analysts and those who have preceded them. In the integrative spirit of the founders of The National Institute for the Psychotherapies Training Institute (NIP-TI), the journal includes writing by practitioners of other therapy modalities, such as body-centered, cognitive, family, and group therapies.

Along these lines, and of high priority, will be efforts to address the growing need (in light of 9/11 and its ongoing aftermath) for understanding — through theoretical and cultural analysis — individual and collective trauma, as well as for finding more effective methods and modalities of working with its sequelae, including the incorporation of spirituality and innovative clinical techniques, such as EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, into treatment. These discussions can best occur in an atmosphere of collegiality and clinical community in which others' thoughts are received and played with creatively.

The editors of Psychoanalytic Perspectives also encourage contributions of poetry, short stories, essays, and memoirs relating to the psychoanalytic experience. Interviews with esteemed theoreticians and roundtable discussions on various themes, at times with interdisciplinary panels, are a regular feature of the journal, along with book reviews and reviews of other media, such as film and theater. Additionally, we include articles on practical issues of importance to the clinical community, such as nurturing a private practice in these challenging times. Beyond our support of the clinical and the creative, we are also committed to being a forum for connection and exchange on current matters of social concern (in our communities, in our country, and in our world). We welcome letters to the editors and commentaries on articles or other issues of importance to be considered for publication.

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