Abstract

In this paper, the function of transference interpretation in Kleinian therapy is evaluated. In the beginning, definition of transference and transference interpretation is given in general terms. The term of transference refers to attributed emotions, attitudes, and phantasies from past towards a person in the present that are inappropriate for that person. Transference interpretations aim to reveal inappropriate attributions towards the therapist made by the patient.

Highlights

  • In this paper, Klein’s contribution to the term transference and Klenian theory and practice of transference interpretation is discussed

  • Total situation refers to all material in analytic work, both conscious associations and unconscious projections are valuable for understanding the transference, all analytic materials might be used for transference interpretations

  • In Kleinian work, transference interpretations should start from the beginning of therapeutic work as it is believed that transference reactions in therapy start from the beginning

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Summary

Introduction

Klein’s contribution to the term transference and Klenian theory and practice of transference interpretation is discussed. For this reason, transference reactions and transference interpretation is defined in general terms in the beginning. After that, highlighted points on transference and transference interpretations in Klenian therapy are investigated in details: Transference reactions as externalization of unconscious phantasy, emphasis on negative transference, the total therapeutic situation as a transferential material, interpretation of projective identification and part-objects in the transference. A general view of Klenian therapy is drawn and contemporary Klenian technique is mentioned

Transference Reactions
Transference Interpretation
Kleinian Therapy and Object Relations Approach
The Perception of Transference in Kleinian Therapy
Transference Reactions as Externalization of Unconscious Phantasy
The Total Situation as Transferential Material
Transference Interpretations of Projective Identification
Therapeutic Effects
Conclusion
Contemporary Klenian Technique

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