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No. 6. "Basic Concepts of Self Psychology," Ernest S. Wolf, 1986. Among post-Freudian psychoanalytic theorists, Heinz Kohut ranks as one
of the most significant. The theoretical framework he propounded--now
widely referred to as "self psychology"--represents a far-reaching
reconceptualization of the underpinnings of psychoanalytic theory and
practice. The purpose of this essay is to provide a general introduction
to the concepts and methods of self psychology, as these have been
elaborated by Kohut and his followers. To obtain a copy of this paper, please write to Ernest S.
Wolf at the Institute for Psychoanalysis, 122 S. Michigan Ave. #1311,
Chicago, IL 60603 USA.