Psychoanalytic Technique Research Articles

Maternal Subjectivity Behind the Couch: The Analyst’s Secondary Dependency and Its Implications for Political Psychoanalysis

In the international discussion on psychoanalytic technique, there is a controversial discourse on the use of the countertransference. In this paper, I discuss positions that recognize the shared experiences of regression of analyst and analysand in the analytic process, focussing on undifferentiated affective states in the analyst and their effect on the process. Starting from the metaphor of the maternal analyst, I think about these positions through the prism of the current discourse on maternal subjectivity. The naturalization of motherhood and the consecutive denigration of secondary dependency of actual mothers on a facilitating environment is described and compared to the position of the analyst in the regressive process. Referring to feminist and psychoanalytic literature on motherhood and reproductive labor, I discuss reasons for resistance against the recognition of secondary dependency. I argue that the patriarchal structuring of society and psychoanalytic culture seems to be a defense against vulnerability and the recognition of emotional needs. I outline the implications of the full recognition of emotional needs of the analyst for our understanding of the psychoanalytic process. In conclusion, the possibility of expanding the concept of the psychoanalytic frame to political circumstances as facilitating environment of the mutual regressive process is discussed.

A Primer on Human Birth Theory.

In the 1970s Massimo Fagioli (1931-2017) proposed a new theory of mind that he called the Human Birth Theory, based on a healthy conception of the baby and of the nonconscious mind. Fagioli made significant contributions to the understanding of mental dynamics at birth, the pathophysiology of mental illness, and the nonconscious identity of psychiatrists and psychotherapists. His original contributions to psychodynamic psychotherapy included variations on the setting and understanding of transference and dream interpretations that deviated from classical psychoanalytic techniques. This article introduces the basic tenets of Human Birth Theory, its neuropsychiatric correlates, and clinical applications.

Artificial Intelligence on The Couch. Staying Human Post-AI.

This paper examines the human relationship to technology, and AI in particular, including the proposition that algorithms are the new unconscious. Key is the question of how much human abilitywill be duplicated and transcended by generalmachine intelligence. More and more people are seeking connection via social media and interaction with artificial beings. The paper examines what it means to be human and which of these traits are already or will be replicated by AI. Therapy bots already exist. It is easier to envision AI therapy guided by CBT manuals than psychoanalytic techniques. Yet, a demonstration of how AI can already perform dream analysis reaching beyond a dream's manifest content is presented. The reader is left to consider whether these findings demand a new role for psychoanalysis in supporting, sustaining, and reframing our humanity as we create technology that transcends our abilities.

Adorno and Fromm: A debate on psychoanalytic clinical practice

Numerous studies have emphasized the importance of psychoanalysis in Critical Theory. It is often asserted that authors within this tradition, seeking to understand the contradictory elements of capitalism, have approached psychoanalysis primarily from a theoretical perspective. This article highlights a significant exception to this prevailing trend: a profound and still relevant debate on transference, more precisely, the management of love, empathy, compassion, and coldness in clinical practice. Indeed, Theodor Adorno and Erich Fromm were the actors of this discussion, and, as a result, they stand among the pioneers in analyzing psychoanalytic clinical practice and its social function. In 1935, Fromm published an article in which Freud is depicted as a revolutionary figure for introducing the concept of the unconscious. This revolution is, nevertheless, constrained by bourgeois values, which inevitably shaped the goals and societal role of the psychoanalytic technique. Adorno, however, defended Freud and attempted to comprehend the critical function of the analyst's coldness. This paper concludes by underscoring the enduring relevance of this discussion within Adorno's work while also pointing to the fact that the issue of empathy remains a topic of continual debate within the realms of critical theory and the broader field of psychoanalysis.

A Fresh Look at Psychoanalytic Technique: Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis, by Fred Busch, Routledge, Abingdon and New York, 2022, 244 pp.

A Fresh Look at Psychoanalytic Technique: Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis, by Fred Busch, Routledge, Abingdon and New York, 2022, 244 pp.

Review of The analyst’s reveries: Explorations in Bion’s enigmatic concept; Dear candidate: Analysts from around the world offer personal reflections on psychoanalytic training, education, and the profession; and A fresh look at psychoanalytic technique: Selected papers on psychoanalysis.

Review of The analyst’s reveries: Explorations in Bion’s enigmatic concept; Dear candidate: Analysts from around the world offer personal reflections on psychoanalytic training, education, and the profession; and A fresh look at psychoanalytic technique: Selected papers on psychoanalysis.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REASONS FOR GADGETS DEPENDENCE AND OVERCOMING STRATEGIES

This study was conducted at the request of educational psychologists from educational organizations and was devoted to study the psychological reasons for schoolchildren’s dependence on gadgets. The study identified factors that precede students’ gadget addictions, and then analyzed overcoming psychological mechanisms. Active methods of the psychological service system of secondary schools were classified into three groups: strategies for relaxation, regulation and strengthening of the nervous system of students (rebirthing and meditation); strategies for mobilizing children to activity through play therapy, art therapy and neurographic algorithms; strategies that promote the development of awareness and responsibility (coaching technologies, psychoanalytic techniques, genesis therapy). The results of the study and recommendations for overcoming gadget addiction among students of educational organizations were tested at a scientific and practical conference among educational psychologists of the Zhambyl region and the city of Taraz and also discussed on social networks Instagram, Facebook.

Investigating D.H. Lawrence's Persona in Late Poems During the Savage Pilgrimage: A Psychoanalytic Approach

The academic field of literary criticism or literary theory has long taken advantage of the covert connection between literature and psychoanalysis, as this study did when it employed a psychoanalytic technique to analyze a literary work. Psychoanalysis is one of the contentious and unappreciated literary criticism philosophies among many readers (Hossain, 2017, p. 41). The persona or the character of the literary work is one of the literary methods. This study seeks to identify the late persona in D.H. Lawrence's final three collections of poetry, which were composed near the time of the author's death due to extremely poor health. The study of a writer's unintended message is referred to as psychoanalytical critique. The investigation's main point of interest is the author's biographical background. The main goal is to look at the unconscious components of a literary work in the context of the author's upbringing. It is a technique for correctly and critically understanding the literary material. Additionally, it is a type of psychoanalytic reading. We can understand literary texts better by using psychoanalytical thinking. We can swiftly master the subject matter thanks to the manipulation of the literary text and the sharper picture it produces. Psychoanalytical critique is one of the most fundamental reading strategies for comprehending the psyche (Ahmed, 2021, p. 2).

Connecting Spaces: Linguistics and Psychoanalysis About Cross-Cultural Studies and Problems of Translation: Materials of All-Russian Scientific Webinar with International Participation on the Problems of Social and Human Sciences (28 January 2023)

On January 28, 2023, the IV meeting of the All-Russian Scientific webinar “Connecting Spaces” with international participation took place. Two reports were presented for discussion. The report “The Russian Federation in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages” was made by L. A. Ulyanitskaya and A. A. Shumkov. L. A. Ulyanitskaya reported that 155 indigenous languages are represented in Russia, but some of them are on the verge of extinction. Based on the analysis of successful cases of the revival of indigenous languages taking place in the world practice, the speakers proposed a number of measures to change the situation in Russia. A. A. Shumkov described the problems and historical dynamics of the Baltic-Finnish languages in the North-West of Russia, pointed out its connection with the policy of the Russian state at different stages of its existence, gave a characteristic the current state of languages and linked the content of the report with the problems of translation. J. V. Kosheleva in her report “Unbearable ease of translation in psychoanalysis”, referring to the history of the development of the ideas of psychoanalysis, described a number of mechanisms of the human psyche and psychoanalytic techniques of influencing it, showed the proximity of the subject area of linguistics and psychoanalysis. This perspective allowed the participants of the webinar to see the problem of the resurrection of the “fallen asleep” language not only as a socio-cultural one, usually affecting only the aspect of creating external conditions for the salvation of endangered languages, but as a psycholinguistic one, which implies taking into account intrapsychic processes.

Heathcliff’s Revolutionary Persona in Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights”, A Psychoanalytic Reading

Heathcliffs deformed character was the focus of this study. The study suggested the radical persona in Emily Brontes narrative "Wuthering Heights," in 1847. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the characteristics of Heathcliffs character since he is the central figure in the story, as well as the circumstances that led to the development of the psychological disorder and the detrimental consequences of having psychological problems. Wuthering Heights serves as the object of this study. The technique of psychoanalysis is used in this analysis. Heathcliff is a major character that was examined, his revolutionary personality may be broken down into three different structures of personality. This was based on a psychoanalytic interpretation. Id, Ego, and Superego are the three components that make up a person's character according to the theory of Sigmund Freud. It was clear that Heathcliff suffered from a personality disorder. It might be shown by the presentation of some data that proves the circumstances of a narcissistic personality disorder. The major issue of this paper's analysis is Heathcliffs developing nature, which is shown by the way he strives for his ambitions. The novel may be evaluated using psychoanalytic theory since it describes human life experiences with intimate ties to psych. Heathcliff's identity is figured out by his social circumstances. His emotional and behavioural development is shaped by his life experiences and becomes a part of him. From early infancy, a person's identity is figured out by their social interests. Heathcliff does not meet the prerequisites for healthy interaction between individuals and society because he needs societal status, which harms his progress. Heathcliff is socially awkward from an early age. Heathcliffs courage has been weakened by the loss of his foster father after the death of Mr Earnshaw.

Listening to Reik and Beethoven: A Clinical Memoir.

This article exemplifies Reik's use of surprise in his psychoanalytic technique. Reik maintained that analysts should allow themselves to be surprised at times by their response. Such a reaction can offer new possibilities of deepening the treatment. An example is presented of such a nonstandard intervention that proved helpful in resolving the patient's difficulties with communicating.

Two Phases in the Intervention of Melanie Klein

In 1930, Melanie Klein published an article presenting the case of Dick. Within the framework of the psychoanalytic technique adapted to the clinical treatment of autism, this article contributes elements to a question posed by many psychoanalysts: why did Klein’s interventions affect Dick? To that end, Klein’s first intervention is divided into two phases: a first naming phase, consented to by Dick; and a second interpretation phase, triggering detachment from the object, anxiety, and stereotypy. The proposal is to understand the emergence of anxiety in the relationship that the second-phase interpretation has with the first phase of naming.

The place of EMDR in children: a review of the literature

IntroductionEMDR therapy is a brief form of trauma-focused therapy for PTSD. This therapeutic technique was first used by Francine Shapiro in the United States in 1987. EMDR combines exposure imagination, cognitive and psychoanalytical techniques. Designed to treat psychological trauma, emotional shock and grief, EMDR can also be used to treat neurotic problems such as phobias, anxiety and depression.EMDR therapy can be used at any age and can be adapted to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly unless contraindicated.In the pediatric population, several studies have shown that EMDR therapy has a remarkable effectiveness on several pathologies and particularly on PTSD.Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)EMDR therapy is a brief form of trauma-focused therapy for PTSD. This therapeutic technique was first used by Francine Shapiro in the United States in 1987. EMDR combines exposure imagination, cognitive and psychoanalytical techniques. Designed to treat psychological trauma, emotional shock and grief, EMDR can also be used to treat neurotic problems such as phobias, anxiety and depression. EMDR therapy can be used at any age and can be adapted to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly unless contraindicated.In the pediatric population, several studies have shown that EMDR therapy has a remarkable effectiveness on several pathologies and particularly on PTSD. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)ObjectivesPresent the indications of EMDR therapy in children and demonstrated its effectiveness in the management of psychiatric disorders in this population.MethodsThis is a systematic review of the literature. The databases used are “PubMed” and “Google Scholar”. No language restrictions were applied.The following keywords were entered: EMDR, Child. Recent articles published in English or “systematic reviews, meta-analyses or reviews” were included.ResultsFrom this review of the literature, we note that:EMDR is a psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in improving the symptoms of various pathologies in children, including PTSD, major depressive disorders, intellectual disability, anxiety disorders, as well as behavioral disordersHowever, the studies are still few in number and also have methodological limitations: they were exploratory studies of relatively small samples.ConclusionsEMDR therapy is mentioned in the described guidelines as “promising”, as the fact that it yields positive results in a short period of time and that these results continue in follow-up studies has increased the interest in using EMDR in children.Nevertheless, larger sample sizes are recommended in future studies to better establish the effectiveness of EMDR therapy in children.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

A Fresh Look at Psychoanalytic Technique, Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis by Fred Busch

A Fresh Look at Psychoanalytic Technique, Selected Papers on Psychoanalysis by Fred Busch

In our own words: key terms and trends in psychoanalytic history

Inspired by the work of Fonagy (2008) and Dent and Christian (2019), this study applies a form of quantitative textual analysis to 300 terms of psychoanalytic interest in the PEP archives by tracking their historical prevalence in five-year increments using the aggregate number of articles featuring each term in the field's journals. Our results confirm some of the more well-known inflection points in the history and application of psychoanalytic theory, while also revealing some intriguing surprises. Psychoanalysis remains fundamentally a depth psychology,yet it has increasingly acknowledged the external causes of distress and trauma. Changes in the prevalence of terminology around psychopathology, defense mechanisms, development, gender and sexuality, and psychoanalytic technique are discussed.

The Development of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and Its Model of Supervision.

Transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) is an empirically based, manualized psychodynamic psychotherapy that emerged as an adaptation of psychoanalytic techniques to meet the needs of patients with personality pathology. As it became more clearly defined through a series of treatment manuals and empirical research, TFP has also come to be considered a conceptual and technical model of therapy that can be used to introduce therapists in training to the principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy in a systematic way. Advanced levels of TFP training and practice involve an emphasis on supervision that is applied in a more structured way than traditional psychodynamic supervision, while respecting the depth and subtlety of psychoanalytic exploration. This article reviews the development of the treatment model and the supervisory process that guides the therapist to carry out TFP in accordance with its proposed mechanism of change.

Leikert, Sebastian (2021). 'Encapsulated body engrams and somatic narration - integrating body memory into psychoanalytic technique'. The International Journal of Psychoanalysis, 102, 4, 671-88. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207578.2021.1927044.

Journal of Analytical PsychologyVolume 67, Issue 4 p. 1197-1200 Journal Review Leikert, Sebastian. (2021). ‘ Encapsulated body engrams and somatic narration – integrating body memory into psychoanalytic technique’. The International Journal of Psychoanalysis, 102, 4, 671- 88. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207578.2021.1927044 Karin Fleischer, Corresponding Author Karin Fleischer karinflei@hotmail.com Uruguayan-Argentinian Society of Analytical Psychology (SUAPA)Search for more papers by this author Karin Fleischer, Corresponding Author Karin Fleischer karinflei@hotmail.com Uruguayan-Argentinian Society of Analytical Psychology (SUAPA)Search for more papers by this author First published: 27 September 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-5922.12843Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume67, Issue4September 2022Pages 1197-1200 RelatedInformation

New Frontiers or New Countries? A Survey Assessing COVID, Telehealth, and Innovation in Psychoanalysis.

A wide-ranging survey focusing on the experiences of analysts providing telehealth treatment approximately six months into the pandemic was sent to one hundred randomly selected APsaA graduate analysts, one hundred randomly selected APsaA candidate analysts, and then to everyone on the APsaA members' Listserv. Presented both open-ended and closed-ended questions, analysts were invited to quantify and reflect on their experience. Responding analysts in each of the three groups described similar experiences. Each group noted that they have, overall, moved from a neutral to a modestly positive acceptance of telehealth as a means of delivering psychoanalysis. In describing the frame and process of telehealth, the analysts reported wide differences in patient response to the change in format, including positive, negative, and highly specific shifts in the treatment process attributable to the change in format. Telehealth, it appears, is a distinct space in which psychoanalysis can be conducted. In general, respondents minimized the impact of the pandemic itself on the analytic process, though the process may have been more impacted by the pandemic than they were reporting. All three groups almost unanimously reported interest in exploring innovative psychoanalytic techniques.

Developmental changes and their impact on psychoanalytic technique with emerging adults

ABSTRACT By integrating psychodynamic and developmental perspectives, this contribution reflects on psychotherapy in emerging adults, who are ‘in between’ adolescent and adult patients regarding therapeutic technique. The high mobility of this patient group makes adjustments in the frame and in the indication necessary, and psychodynamic therapists need to reflect on the flexibility and stability of the therapeutic setting. Identity problems occur frequently, but a distinction must be made between intrapsychic identity conflicts that may hamper development, and structural deficits such as identity diffusion. Since autonomy from parents is another central topic, guilt of autonomy and conflicts of loyalty must also be dealt with, potentially including accompanying work with parents in case of parental separation anxiety. Too much support from the therapist may continue or repeatt a parental pattern. New media also play a role in therapy, and the processing of narcissistic phenomena including mourning that not everything is possible, is useful.

Clinical writing in neuropsychoanalysis

ABSTRACT As the knowledge derived from the dialog between neuroscience and psychoanalysis has provided relevant insights in topics such as affects, instincts, consciousness, memory, dreams, and many others, the question of its clinical applications has gained increasing interest. Using psychoanalytic techniques with neurological patients has gradually become a more common practice. However, integrating neuropsychoanalytic perspectives into work with non-neurological patients has represented a challenge that is being taken with caution. Case reports have been crucial for the development of psychoanalytic ideas. Based on this principle, progress in the clinical applications of neuropsychoanalytic knowledge can also benefit from case presentations. Nevertheless, the neuropsychoanalytic perspective entails added challenges. Hence, the editorial team of this journal gave a clinical writing workshop in February 2022. We present here brief essays that cover some of what we consider the most important topics involved in clinical writing in neuropsychoanalysis.