Who Owns Psychoanalysis? - Pasta blanda

The idea for the book, "Who Owns Psychoanalysis," was sparked by the controversy that erupted two to three years ago while the editor, Ann Casement, was Chair of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). The controversy revolved around the fact that some of UKCP registrants who had previously been registered as "psychoanalytic psychotherapists" now wished to change their title to that of "psycho-analyst." This caused a tremendous furore in the psychoanalytic world with individuals, as well as organizations, arguing for and against this proposed change. This event was only the latest in a long history going back to early 20th century of who is entitled to be called "psychoanalyst."