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Psychic change and its clinical evaluation.

J E García Badaracco

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explores psychic change, focusing on patient resistance and the role of transference. It examines how genuine egoistic resources influence therapeutic progress and negative reactions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychoanalysis

    Background:

    • This abstract examines the complexities of psychic change from a psychoanalytic perspective, including historical context.
    • It identifies the 'difficult patient' as a key factor in resisting therapeutic change, irrespective of diagnosis.

    Observation:

    • The study details clinical characteristics of patients who resist change, illustrating with case examples.
    • It analyzes the dynamics of change within transference and countertransference relationships.
    • Qualitative differences in psychic content related to narcissistic constraints and trauma are explored.

    Findings:

    • Psychic change is intricately linked to interpretation, insight, and anxiety, with the negative therapeutic reaction highlighting these connections.

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  • The author suggests that a deficiency in developing genuine egoistic resources impedes psychic change.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding patient resistance is crucial for effective psychoanalytic treatment.
    • Identifying underlying ego deficits can guide therapeutic interventions aimed at fostering genuine psychic change.