Wilfred Bion
British psychoanalyst, pioneer of group work and theory of thinking. Developed concepts of container-contained and alpha function.
Books
- Experiences in Groups (1961)
Bion describes the unconscious dynamics of groups, identifying three basic assumptions: dependence, fight-flight, and pairing.
- Learning from Experience (1962)
Bion develops his theory of thinking, introducing the alpha function that transforms raw sensory impressions into thinkable elements.