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Self Psychology Page

Reviewed:

Sep 12, 2005 by Psychology
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 3.0 stars
Content Quality: 3.0 stars
Effectiveness: 2.0 stars
Ease of Use: 3.0 stars
Overview:

The Self Psychology site, edited by Martin Gossman, M.D. and David Wolf, Psy.D., is described by the editors as “dedicated to discussion, information, and communication regarding Heinz Kohut's psychoanalytic psychology of the self and contemporary developments.” The site is a compilation of information such as news archive, bibliography, bulletin board, links, papers and reprints, and training sites related to Kohut’s self psychology.
Type of Material:

Type of material:
  • collection
  • reference
Recommended Uses:

Recommended use:
  • brief introduction to Kohut’s self psychology
  • reference site
  • facilitate communication among practitioners
Technical Requirements:

None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:

Major learning goals:
  • brief introduction and definition of Kohut's psychoanalytic self psychology
  • reference site for the self psychology practitioner
Target Student Population:

Target student population:
  • undergraduate psychology student searching for introductory material
  • graduate students with an emphasis on practicing Kohut’s psychoanalysis may find the site a useful reference and communication tool.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

For optimal benefit from the site, a basic understanding of Kohut’s self psychology and alternative theories is necessary.

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

The content provides:
  • detailed references of Kohut’s self psychology
  • in-depth perspectives on the theories and practice of Kohut’s self psychology
  • communication tool for theorists and practitioners
Concerns:

Concerns include:
  • scope of site limited to Kohut’s self psychology
  • news and archive are outdated
  • non-interactive with the exception of the bulletin board

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

As a teaching tool, the site is most effectively utilized as reference material.
Concerns:

Concerns include:
  • scope of site limited to Kohut’s self psychology
  • news and archive are outdated
  • non-interactive with the exception of the bulletin board

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

This material is very easy to use. It is clearly organized and easy to navigate.
Concerns:

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