Mapping Social Memory

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Focusing on the intergenerational transmission of memories, this book delves into how familial experiences shape social issues across generations. It introduces concepts like generational companionship and intergenerational mentalisation, emphasizing the interplay of continuity and discontinuity in individual lives. Utilizing sociological and psychoanalytic perspectives, it discusses the psychosocial approach's role in problem-solving and healing, while exploring the dynamics of creative and destructive forces. This work serves as a vital resource for students and scholars in various fields, including psychotherapy and memory studies.