Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis

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Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis by Jamieson Webster explores the intricate relationship between the mind and body through the lens of psychoanalysis. Drawing from Freud’s foundational work on hysteria and conversion symptoms, Webster examines how psychological distress manifests physically when it cannot be expressed through language. The book delves into the unconscious conflicts that give rise to bodily symptoms, addressing themes of trauma, repression, and the limits of verbal communication in therapy. Through clinical cases and theoretical reflections, Webster challenges traditional psychoanalytic approaches and calls for a deeper understanding of the body's role in psychic life. This work is essential for psychoanalysts, clinicians, and anyone interested in the complex interplay between psychology and the body.