Mistress of her own thoughts: Ella Freeman Sharpe and the Practice of Psychoanalysis

The papers on psychoanalytic technique by Ella Sharpe (1875 -1947) are reprinted. There are five original clinical essays by Eric Rayner, Victor Sedlak. Frances Thompson-Salo, Michael Brearley and David W. Riley. Her interest in psychoanalysis developed from her love of literature. Maurice Whelan provides an introduction to this gifted writer.

Author: Maurice Whelan
Publisher: Booksurge Australia
Published: 08/02/2005
Pages: 260
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9781921019111
ISBN10: 1921019115
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Interpersonal Relations

About the Author
Maurice Whelan studied philosophy, theology and sociology in Ireland. He worked in London for many years as a field social worker and as a psychiatric social worker. He has an MA in Criminology and Social Policy. He was a visiting academic lecturer and clinical supervisor at the Tavistock Clinic in London. He trained as a psychoanalyst with the British Psycho-Analytical Society and is a member of the Australian Psycho-Analytical Society. Since 1992 he has lived and worked in Sydney. He is a past chairman of the Sydney Institute for Psycho-Analysis. His writings on social work practice, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy have been published in a variety of journals. His other books are: Special Education and Social Control -Invisible Disasters J. Ford, D. Mongon and M. Whelan. RKP 1981. Thoughts for the Twenty-first Century: In the Company of William Hazlitt Maurice Whelan ASP Melbourne 2003.

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