Telepathy in the Clinical Process

A Century of Psychoanalytic Mystery

Richard Reichbart editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:30th Sep '26

£34.99

This title is due to be published on 30th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Telepathy in the Clinical Process explores telepathy as it appears in the psychoanalytic process, both in contemporary practice and in historical contexts.

The contributors explore striking dynamic and clinical data in considering how telepathy can express itself in transference and countertransference, its profound effect on psychoanalysts, and its frequent role in helping patients in treatment. From a wide range of theoretical persuasions - relational, Bionian, Winnicottian, contemporary Freudian – each author explores this phenomenon. Focused on the clinical process, the book contains examples from the contributors’ own practice throughout.

Telepathy in the Clinical Process will be of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training. It will also be relevant to academics and students of psychoanalytic studies and parapsychology.

"This collection stands as a remarkable contribution to the ongoing dialogue between psychoanalysis and parapsychology. The authors’ commitment to exploring telepathy and its implications for clinical practice is both courageous and thought-provoking, challenging traditional boundaries and encouraging fresh perspectives. By weaving together historical context, theoretical innovation, and vivid clinical examples, the book invites readers to reconsider the depth and complexity of the analyst–patient relationship. I recommend this work for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of the mind’s hidden potential and the transformative possibilities within psychoanalytic treatment.” - Stanley Krippner, PhD; Research Professor, California institute for Human Sciences

“Based on a remarkable two-day international teleconference on Telepathy sponsored by IPTAR in NYC, this book is a worthy sequel to George Devereux’s (1953) classic, Psychoanalysis and the occult. This rich collection combines research of leading clinicians, theorists and historians on the intriguing and ever controversial subject of “thought transference.” Recurring but always unexpected, telepathy is sometimes so uncanny it makes your hair stand on end. A feature of clinical practice since the days of Freud, Ferenczi and Jung, telepathy is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest. This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary work on this fascinating topic.” - Dan Gilhooley, Psy.D.; Research Faculty, Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis


"This collection stands as a remarkable contribution to the ongoing dialogue between psychoanalysis and parapsychology. The authors’ commitment to exploring telepathy and its implications for clinical practice is both courageous and thought-provoking, challenging traditional boundaries and encouraging fresh perspectives. By weaving together historical context, theoretical innovation, and vivid clinical examples, the book invites readers to reconsider the depth and complexity of the analyst–patient relationship. I recommend this work for anyone seeking to expand their understanding of the mind’s hidden potential and the transformative possibilities within psychoanalytic treatment.” Stanley Krippner, PhD, Research Professor, California institute for Human Sciences

“Based on a remarkable two-day international teleconference on Telepathy sponsored by IPTAR in NYC, this book is a worthy sequel to George Devereux’s (1953) classic, Psychoanalysis and the occult. This rich collection combines research of leading clinicians, theorists and historians on the intriguing and ever controversial subject of “thought transference.” Recurring but always unexpected, telepathy is sometimes so uncanny it makes your hair stand on end. A feature of clinical practice since the days of Freud, Ferenczi and Jung, telepathy is currently experiencing a resurgence of interest. This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary work on this fascinating topic.” Dan Gilhooley, Psy.D., Research Faculty, Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis

ISBN: 9781041006589

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206 pages