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[The functional correlations of dreams and transference]
1Sigmund-Freud-Institut, Frankfurt am Main.
Psyche
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Dreams hold a unique place in psychoanalysis, particularly concerning transference. Dream reports offer more than information; they actively engage in the transference process, revealing its dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychology
- Dream Research
Background:
- The traditional view positions dreams as central to psychoanalytic theory.
- The relationship between dream interpretation and therapeutic processes requires further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-examine the exceptional position of the dream in psychoanalysis.
- To explore the dream's specific relationship with the transference process.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of psychoanalytic case material.
- Theoretical discussion on the interplay between dreams and transference.
Main Results:
- Dream reports function beyond mere information conveyance.
- Dream reports are integral to the ongoing transference process.
Conclusions:
- The dream's significance in psychoanalysis is intrinsically linked to transference.
- A hypothetical functional unit may describe the relationship between dreams and transference.