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Regression and psychoanalytic technique: the concretization of a concept
1Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|May 29, 2000
Summary
The concept of regression, while familiar, suffers from decreased clarity due to its historical roots. Unexamined use of regression can negatively impact psychoanalytic techniques and therapeutic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
Background:
- The concept of regression is widely used but lacks clear definition.
- Its historical roots lie in an outdated developmental and psychopathology model.
Observation:
- Familiarity has led to a decline in conceptual precision regarding regression.
- The concept has become overly rigid and concretized.
Findings:
- The unexamined application of regression poses problems within psychoanalytic theory.
- Detrimental consequences for psychoanalytic technique may arise from its routine use.
Implications:
- Re-evaluating the concept of regression is crucial for psychoanalytic practice.
- Clinical examples highlight the need for greater conceptual clarity in applying regression.
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