English

  • Neri, C. (2017), The analytic field as a resonator and instrument for revealing the presence of other fields, in Kats, S.M., Cassorla, R., Civitarese, G. (eds.), Advances in Contemporary Psychoanalytic Field Theory: Concept and Future Development, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, London and New York. Abstract In this paper the author explores the idea that the […]

  • Neri, C. (2016), A small ritual and three phases of the process of elaboration in group psychoanalysis, Funzione Gamma. Journal online di Psicologia di gruppo, 40. Disponibile da  link. Abstract Using an extended clinical account, I draw attention to two questions that are important to understanding the therapeutic efficacy of the small psychoanalytic group. The first […]

  • Neri, C. (2016), Thinking the Institution, Funzione Gamma. Journal online di Psicologia di gruppo, 36. Disponibile da  link. Abstract This essay focuses on three topics. The first is related to a particular aspect of the relationship between individuals and the institution. The institution may or may not provide the individual with an image (mirroring) suited to […]

  • Neri, C. (2016), A long meeting with Bion, in H.B. Levine, G. Civitarese (eds), The W. R. Bion Tradition – Lines of Development, Evolution and Theory and Practice over the Decades, Karnac Books, London, 23-28. Abstract  In this paper the author describes his personal experience of meeting Bion in the rich historical and political context of […]

  • Neri, C. (2016), Field Theory and Trans-generational Phantasies, in Borgogno, F., Luchetti, A., Marino Coe, L. (eds), Reading Italian Psychoanalysis, Routledge, London.

    Abstract: There is an enormous literature on the inheritance of trans-generational phantasies and phantasms. I deal with a specific aspect of the theme in this article: whether mental and relational fields (such as those characterized by ‘nobility’ and boredom) can cross over several generations

  • Neri, C. (2013), Other Fields Within the Analytic Field, in Katz S.M. (ed.), Metaphor and Fields: Common Ground, Common Language and the Future of Psychoanalysis, Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, New York and London, 204-208.  

  • Neri, C. (2012), Feelings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness: From the viewpoint of a psychotherapy group of psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists, European Journal of Psychotherapy Counselling & Health, 14 (2), 189-200.  ISSN: 1364-2537 Abstract This article is an account of the work the author did with a psychotherapy group which lasted over 20 years. The participants were psychiatrists, […]

  • Neri, C. (2012), Editorial, European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, 14 (2), 123-127. ISSN: 1364-2537.  

  • Neri, C., Discussion on Desire, Demand and Psychotherapy: On Large Groups and Neighbours by Stephen Frosh, in Despair, Dialogue and Desire. Acts of the 14th European Symposium in Group Analysis, Dublin, 18th-22nd August 2008, 1-2. Articolo in pdf discussion-on-desire-demand-and -psychotherapy-on-large-groups-and-neighbours-by-stephen-frosh

  • Neri, C. (2008), Authenticity as an aim of Psychoanalysis, American Journal of Psychoanalysis, 68, 325-349. ISSN: 0002-9548 Abstract This paper will present a series of predominantly clinical observations concerning the lengthy work a patient carries out, with the help of the analyst, in order to achieve greater personal authenticity. When this work is drawing to a […]