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On being forgotten and forgetting one's self.

S Bach1

  • 1sbach@nyc.rr.com

The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|October 27, 2001
PubMed
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Evocative constancy, the capacity to recall positive self and object images during stress, is vital for self-constancy, memory, and symbolic development. Maternal memory of the child is key; deficits can lead to self-discontinuity and anxiety.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Self and object constancy are foundational for psychological stability.
  • Development of memory and symbolic processes are linked to early relational experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of evocative constancy.
  • To examine its role in self-development, memory, and symbolic processes.
  • To understand the impact of maternal memory on child development.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical exploration of psychoanalytic concepts.
  • Analysis of the mother-child relationship dynamics.
  • Examination of transference and countertransference in clinical practice.

Main Results:

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  • Evocative constancy underpins self and object constancy, memory, and symbolic functions.
  • Maternal ability to maintain a cohesive memory of the child is crucial.
  • Deficits in this process can result in self-discontinuity, anxiety, phobias, and learning difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Evocative constancy is a critical developmental factor.
  • Maternal holding in memory is essential for psychological integration.
  • Therapeutic work on memory in transference is vital for addressing self-discontinuity.