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A psychoanalytic study of integrity and "good character"
1Baylor College of Medicine, USA.
The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis
|January 11, 2000
Summary
This study explores the importance of integrity and good character in psychoanalysis. It emphasizes truthfulness and courage as essential components for analysts and teachers in their practice and self-reflection.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalytic theory
- Psychology of self
Background:
- The practice of psychoanalysis requires rigorous self-assessment.
- Ethical considerations are paramount in therapeutic relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concepts of integrity and good character in psychoanalytic practice.
- To highlight the significance of truthfulness and courage within the analyst's self.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of psychoanalytic literature.
- Reflection on the analyst's role and ethical development.
Main Results:
- Integrity, encompassing truthfulness and courage, is central to the analyst's self.
- Good character is a foundational element for effective psychoanalytic work.
Conclusions:
- Embracing integrity and good character enhances the quality of psychoanalytic assessment and practice.
- Continuous self-reflection on these virtues is crucial for analysts and educators.
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