Friendships Steve Cohen Building on Bion's early theory

Building on Bion's early theory of group and his later formulations regarding the structure of thought and the role of affect

and makes positive suggestions for working with those whom it affects

Aldridge demonstrates the many ways in which a culture of research may be developed in a practice setting to the benefit of all

including possible causes and subtypes

Friendships Steve Cohen Building on Bion's early theoryPeople with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with interpersonal relationships, yet are well known to be loyal and dependable friends. Wendy Lawson felt she had a knack for upsetting people and was surprised to be told that she 'did friendship rather well'. In her frank and thoughtful analysis of what makes and breaks friendships, she explores what it means to have friends or be a friend even a friend to oneself; what happens when times are tough