A chance to show his mettle: war, creativity and reparation in the work of Wilfred Bion
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Birkbeck 30 Russell Square
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Caroline Ballinger's 'A chance to show his mettle: war, creativity and reparation in the work of Wilfred Bion' was awarded the BJP's Rozsika Parker Prize (Student Path) for 2015.
Her paper looks in detail at Wilfred Bion's war writings, specifically at his preoccupation with issues of morale and leadership, and at the intense feelings of isolation and disillusionment that accompany his bleakest moments. This reading of the war writings demonstrates that Bion found resources that enabled him not only to survive this harrowing time but also to work creatively to improve the lives of his fellow soldiers. Melanie Klein's concept of unconscious reparation may also be helpful in considering Bion's life and work during this period.
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Department Of Psychosocial Studies