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Why we need to write openly about our clinical cases.

S J Coen1

  • 1Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research, USA. Sjcoenmd@aol.com

Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|August 5, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Open case writing provides rich analytic material, enhancing psychoanalytic skills. This approach fosters creative interpretation and collaborative learning between analysts and readers.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Effective psychoanalytic practice relies on detailed case material.
  • Understanding the psychoanalytic situation requires accessible and authentic clinical examples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the impact of case writing styles on learning psychoanalytic techniques.
  • To advocate for open case writing to enhance clinical skill development.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the impact of 'open' versus 'closed' case writing on reader interpretation.
  • Discussion of the analyst-author's role in sharing affective experiences.

Main Results:

  • Open case writing facilitates creative reader engagement and skill enhancement.
  • Closed case writing limits interpretive freedom and learning potential.

Conclusions:

  • Open case writing is crucial for developing a comprehensive library of psychoanalytic case material.
  • A collaborative attitude towards clinical material encourages deeper learning and imaginative interchange between analysts and readers.

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