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★This book explores key areas of contemporary psychoanalysis through dialogues between Antonino Ferro and Luca Nicoli, offering cutting-edge perspectives on topics like the "Post-Bionian model" and Ferro's "Bionian Field Theory".
★The authors challenge orthodox theories, guiding discussions into new territories and sparking fresh insights. This makes it ideal for both novice and experienced analysts to reassess their methods.
★Covering therapeutic practices and special cases, the book reaffirms the vitality of psychoanalysis. It provides innovative insights for therapists and satisfies the curiosity of those interested in the inner workings of the analyst's office, while challenging traditional concepts.
★English sample available.

This book is structured as a dialogue between two prominent psychoanalysts, Antonino Ferro and Luca Nicoli, exploring key areas of contemporary psychoanalysis, including environmental factors, techniques, theories, the "Post-Bionian model," and Ferro's influential "Bionian Field Theory."

In this work, Ferro and his colleague challenge the dominance of orthodox theories, steering the conversation into uncharted territories and sparking intellectual debate. Both novice and seasoned analysts will find practical guidance and be prompted to reassess their theoretical and emotional assumptions through this evolving dialogue, aiding them in reevaluating their clinical methods.

The book addresses the question of whether psychoanalysis remains an effective therapeutic approach in the third millennium. It reaffirms the discipline's vitality, originally articulated by Freud, and examines its fundamental aspects—from procedural elements such as the use of the couch, session duration, and fee structures, to complex cases like erotic transference, deception, and autism.

For therapists seeking innovative insights beyond traditional concepts and for those curious about the inner workings of the analyst's office, this book serves as an inspiring guide. Readers should be prepared for their established psychoanalytic concepts to be challenged.

Antonino Ferro is the president of the Italian Psychoanalytic Society (SPI) and a training and supervisory analyst of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) and the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA). He is a visiting professor of psychoanalysis at many academic institutions in Europe, North America, South America, and Australia. He received the Sigourney Award in 2007.

Luca Nicoli, psychologist and psychoanalyst, he is a member of the Italian Psychoanalytic Society and the International Psychoanalytic Association. He also serves as an editorial board member of the “Italian Psychoanalytic Journal”. Passionate about psychoanalysis, he tirelessly spreads it. He works in Modena as a consultant, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. He has lectured at universities, master’s and specialized schools, and has published many psychological works.