On the Shoulders of Women : The Feminization of Psychotherapy by Ilene J. Philipson (1993, Hardcover)

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PublisherGuilford Publications

ISBN-100898620171

ISBN-139780898620177

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Number of Pages177 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOn the Shoulders of Women : the Feminization of Psychotherapy

Publication Year1993

SubjectSocial Work, Feminism & Feminist Theory, Psychotherapy / General, Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Psychiatry / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology, Medical

AuthorIlene J. Philipson

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight16 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.3 in

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LCCN93-025404

Reviews"This is a timely and provocative book that promises to have significant impact on readers. Reflecting the author's remarkable clarity of vision, it employs an interdisciplinary perspective that gives it additional power and integrity. I can't emphasize enough how exciting this text is. It is truly an important work." --Jill Morawski, Ph.D., Wesleyan University "Full of facts and sound scholarship, this book sends out an alarm. As the field of psychotherapy becomes threatened by managed care and shrinking resources, women are rushing into the profession. What does this mean for our future? Dr. Philpson wants us to wake up to the implications of a 'feminized psychotherapy,' economically and clinically. Recommended reading for all practicing psychotherapists." --Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D., author of Female Authority and You're Not What I Expected , Private Practitioner "I found Ilene Philipson's book, The Feminization of Psychotherapy , informative, timely , and well written. The so-called feminization of psychology is currently of major interest to the discipline. Philipson correctly points out that our respect of psychotherapy and its women practitioners ties into the values we hold as a nation. This book should be read by all psychologists, as well as psychotherapists, whether or not their degrees are in psychology." --Florence L. Denmark, Ph.D., Robert Scott Pace Professor and Chair, Psychology Department. "Ilene Philipson brings her expertise as a feminist, a sociologist, and a clinical psychologist to the fascinating question of how psychotherapy as a profession and as a clinical theory has been feminized, and what the implications of that feminization are for the future of the field and of mental health in society. Her cautionary note about the consequences of men's leaving caring fields and of making care and help once more exclusively women's concerns is well-timed, and should be heeded." --Nancy J. Chodorow, Ph.D., Author, Feminism and Psychoanalytic Theory and The Reproduction of Mothering "Philipson performs an important service by providing her observations of crucial trends taking place in mental health care. ...is an important book, filled with keen observations of relevance to men and women alike. It documents changes we are well advised to address." --Paula C. Wolk, The Psychoanalytic Quarterly "...a wise and timely book." --Deborah Gilman, M.D., News for Women in Psychiatry, "...an interesting and statistically accurate analysis of changes in the field of psychotherapy and the future consequences this may hold for therapists and clients. The book wil be of interest to mental health practitioners and readers concerned with women's issues."m-Women in Libraries (B. Beyer-Houda) "...a provocative book." "Philipson provides an excellent and comprehensive summary of the findings underlying her claim that the field of psychotherapy is undergoing feminization." "...a comprehensive and challenging critique of the psychotherapy field and its changing landscape."/m-/Jl. of Feminist Family Therapy "...a well written book which clearly presents the point of view that psychotherapy is undergoing a fundamental transformation into an all-women's field, along with an impassioned analysis of this perceived dramatic alteration... [Philipson's] discussions of current problems in the practice of psychotherapy, the changing gender composition of the field, the feminist impact on family therapy, and the refashioning of psychoanalysis are thoughtful and informative...a provocative good-read for anyone interested in the current state of psychotherapy and its future prospects." \m-\ Psychoanalytic Books Vol6 #3 "...this is a wonderfully refreshing book. Very stimulating, and required reading for anyone contemplating a career as a psychotherapist...I highly recommend this book." /m-/Assoc. for Women in Psych. Spring 95 "Philipson has contributed a timely intellectual and policy document. It stands as an excellent example of feminist, interdisciplinary scholarship. ®MDUL¯On the Shoulders of Women: The Feminization of Psychotherapy®MDNM¯ should be a resource in the current debate over the future of outpatient psychotherapy in our national health care agenda."/m-/Contemporary Psychology "Philipson's discussion of occupational transformations is clear and well informed, displaying a command of rich sociological information. Hers is a lively, interesting, and useful study...a well-documented, well-reasoned, and excellent example of occupational transformation that traces the dramatic results of the denigration of women and of caring."/m-/Readings "Provocative....Philipson is a sociologist, feminist and clinical psychologist, and her book combines these perspectives in a fascinating, though ultimately frustrating, exploration of the good new and the bad news confronting occupations like psychotherapy that undergo rapid transformations in sex ratios."/m-/The Women's Review of Books, Wellesley College "A small gem of a book. It should be read and pondered by all current mental health professionals and students planning to enter the field."/m-/Science Books & Films, "This is a timely and provocative book that promises to have significant impact on readers. Reflecting the author's remarkable clarity of vision, it employs an interdisciplinary perspective that gives it additional power and integrity. I can't emphasize enough how exciting this text is. It is truly an important work." --Jill Morawski, Ph.D., Wesleyan University "Full of facts and sound scholarship, this book sends out an alarm. As the field of psychotherapy becomes threatened by managed care and shrinking resources, women are rushing into the profession. What does this mean for our future? Dr. Philpson wants us to wake up to the implications of a 'feminized psychotherapy,' economically and clinically. Recommended reading for all practicing psychotherapists." --Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D., author of Female Authority and You're Not What I Expected, Private Practitioner "I found Ilene Philipson's book, The Feminization of Psychotherapy, informative, timely , and well written. The so-called feminization of psychology is currently of major interest to the discipline. Philipson correctly points out that our respect of psychotherapy and its women practitioners ties into the values we hold as a nation. This book should be read by all psychologists, as well as psychotherapists, whether or not their degrees are in psychology." --Florence L. Denmark, Ph.D., Robert Scott Pace Professor and Chair, Psychology Department. "Ilene Philipson brings her expertise as a feminist, a sociologist, and a clinical psychologist to the fascinating question of how psychotherapy as a profession and as a clinical theory has been feminized, and what the implications of that feminization are for the future of the field and of mental health in society. Her cautionary note about the consequences of men's leaving caring fields and of making care and help once more exclusively women's concerns is well-timed, and should be heeded." --Nancy J. Chodorow, Ph.D., Author, Feminism and Psychoanalytic Theory and The Reproduction of Mothering "Philipson performs an important service by providing her observations of crucial trends taking place in mental health care. ...is an important book, filled with keen observations of relevance to men and women alike. It documents changes we are well advised to address." --Paula C. Wolk, The Psychoanalytic Quarterly "...a wise and timely book." --Deborah Gilman, M.D., News for Women in Psychiatry, "This is a timely and provocative book that promises to have significant impact on readers. Reflecting the author's remarkable clarity of vision, it employs an interdisciplinary perspective that gives it additional power and integrity. I can't emphasize enough how exciting this text is. It is truly an important work." --Jill Morawski, Ph.D., Wesleyan University "Full of facts and sound scholarship, this book sends out an alarm. As the field of psychotherapy becomes threatened by managed care and shrinking resources, women are rushing into the profession. What does this mean for our future? Dr. Philpson wants us to wake up to the implications of a 'feminized psychotherapy,' economically and clinically. Recommended reading for all practicing psychotherapists." --Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D., author ofFemale AuthorityandYou're Not What I Expected, Private Practitioner "I found Ilene Philipson's book,The Feminization of Psychotherapy, informative, timely , and well written. The so-called feminization of psychology is currently of major interest to the discipline. Philipson correctly points out that our respect of psychotherapy and its women practitioners ties into the values we hold as a nation. This book should be read by all psychologists, as well as psychotherapists, whether or not their degrees are in psychology." --Florence L. Denmark, Ph.D., Robert Scott Pace Professor and Chair, Psychology Department. "Ilene Philipson brings her expertise as a feminist, a sociologist, and a clinical psychologist to the fascinating question of how psychotherapy as a profession and as a clinical theory has been feminized, and what the implications of that feminization are for the future of the field and of mental health in society. Her cautionary note about the consequences of men's leaving caring fields and of making care and help once more exclusively women's concerns is well-timed, and should be heeded." --Nancy J. Chodorow, Ph.D., Author,Feminism and Psychoanalytic TheoryandThe Reproduction of Mothering "Philipson performs an important service by providing her observations of crucial trends taking place in mental health care. ...is an important book, filled with keen observations of relevance to men and women alike. It documents changes we are well advised to address." --Paula C. Wolk,The Psychoanalytic Quarterly "...a wise and timely book." --Deborah Gilman, M.D.,News for Women in Psychiatry

Dewey Edition20

Dewey Decimal616.89/14/082

Table Of Content1. Introduction. 2. The Triumph of the Therapeutic and Its Decline. 3. A Perfect Match? Women and Psychotherapy. 4. Psychotherapy with a Different Voice: Feminist Family Therapy. 5. Reupholstering the Couch: Women and the Refashioning of Psychoanalysis. 6. Parallel Practice: Psychotherapy and the Contemporary Family. 7. Toward an Ethic of Care in the Age of "Self-Sufficiency". References. Index.

SynopsisWhile men and women used to enter the field of psychotherapy at an almost equal rate, the past 15 years have seen a drastic shift: Statistics clearly show that women are entering the mental health professions in huge numbers at the same time that the incoming number of men is on the decline. Although there has been little professional acknowledgment, it is apparent that psychotherapy is undergoing a fundamental transformation into an all-women's field. This volume presents a brilliant and impassioned analysis of this dramatic alteration. On the Shoulders of Women demonstrates that the feminization of psychotherapy will have lasting effects on the theories guiding the work of psychotherapists within the consulting room, their views of psychopathology and human development, and even the techniques and goals of psychotherapeutic practice. In a provocative discussion, this volume reveals the ways the current paradigm shift in psychoanalysis--from drive theory to a relational model--is deeply embedded in the gender recomposition of the field. Just as women represented the "other" in the traditional Freudian paradigm, which had its roots in the patriarchal family of late nineteenth century Vienna and was practiced largely by men, so now men may be approaching a similar status within the emerging relational model. The author asserts that the implications of the feminization of psychotherapy go even further, transcending the boundaries of clinical theory and practice altogether. There is little question that psychotherapy is currently a field in crisis: professional publications tell of the recent "mental health care revolution," in which public and private sector funding and support for both short- and long-term psychotherapeutic care are declining rapidly. Ironically, while the prestige and financial rewards to be gained in the field of psychotherapy appear to be decreasing, the overall number of new psychotherapists has grown. On the Shoulders of Women maintains that the fate of psychotherapy and its increasingly female body of practitioners speaks to our society's devaluation of care-giving in general and women's identification with this arena of life. Describing how the public and private sectors withdraw support and observe from a distance the single mother, the inner-city school teacher, and the woman psychotherapist, forcing each to work under increasingly adverse circumstances, the author demonstrates that the responsibility for tending to the well-being of children, the elderly, and the mentally ill has come to rest more and more on women's shoulders alone. Finally, this volume points out that what is occurring in the field of psychotherapy reveals a disturbing trend that haunts our national priorities, our collective sense of social welfare, and our deeply gendered notions of who carries out the responsibilities of tending to our emotional pain and under what conditions. Presenting an unerringly accurate analysis of developments that will have far-reaching consequences, the book is invaluable to all mental health practitioners and those interested in women's issues. Offering a wealth of important information in a highly readable style, On the Shoulders of Women will also illuminate the work of feminist scholars, sociologists, historians, and students in these areas.

LC Classification NumberRC480.5.P478 1993