A volume in the Psychoanalytic Ideas Series, published for the Institute
of Psychoanalysis by Karnac. Here, shame and jealousy are examined as
hidden turmoils; as basic human feelings found in everyone but often
suppressed and neglected. An unfulfilled need, unanswered plea for help,
and failure to connect with and understand other people are all
underlying causes for shame and feeling inadequate. The author argues
that feelings of shame form an intrinsic part of the analytic encounter
but 'astonishingly, this shame-laden quality of the psychoanalytic and
psychotherapeutic setting is rarely addressed. This lucidly written and
much-needed volume explores the profound effects shame and jealousy can
have on self-esteem and how this can eventually lead to a chronic
condition.