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On faith, hope, and possibility.

Marilyn Charles1

  • 1Michigan Psychoanalytic Council, USA. mcharles@msu.edu

The Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry
|January 13, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Faith navigates complex emotions, offering potential for growth or destruction. Psychoanalysis requires refining hope to foster possibility and transformation, as explored through Bion and Lacan.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalytic theory
  • Psychology of belief

Background:

  • Faith involves navigating hope, fear, possibility, and madness.
  • Psychoanalysis requires careful navigation of these complex emotional states.

Observation:

  • Faith can lead to immense possibilities or destructive outcomes.
  • Both Bion and Lacan emphasized moving beyond the known to envision new possibilities.

Findings:

  • Faith can be a catalyst for profound personal growth and transformation.
  • Exploring faith through psychoanalytic lenses reveals its transformative potential.

Implications:

  • Understanding faith's role is crucial for psychoanalytic practice.
  • Harnessing faith can unlock transformative growth and new possibilities.