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From monologue to dialogue: a transition in psychoanalytic practice
1Weill Medical College of Cornell University, USA. Tshapiro@med.cornell.edu
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|May 23, 2002
Summary
Psychoanalytic therapy shifted from monologue to dialogue, impacting clinical understanding. A balanced approach using both conversational styles offers deeper insights than exclusive devotion to either.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Linguistics
Background:
- Twentieth-century psychoanalysis saw a paradigm shift from traditional free association and neutrality.
- This evolution moved towards intersubjectivity and dialogical approaches in therapeutic settings.
Observation:
- The study examines the shift from monologue to dialogue using conversational rules.
- Key linguistic concepts applied include semantics, syntax, and pragmatics to analyze therapeutic discourse.
Findings:
- Analyzing psychoanalytic data through the lens of conversational rules reveals the distinct contributions of monologue and dialogue.
- Exclusive adherence to either a monological or dialogical stance limits the depth of understanding in psychoanalysis.
Implications:
- A balanced integration of both monological and dialogical approaches enhances the comprehension of psychoanalytic processes.
- This nuanced perspective can lead to richer and more comprehensive therapeutic outcomes.