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The deconstructive experience.

Robert J Gregory1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, USA. gregoryr@upstate.edu

American Journal of Psychotherapy
|March 25, 2006
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This study applies Jacques Derrida's concept of logocentrism to clinical psychology, particularly understanding splitting in borderline personality disorder (BPD). It suggests therapeutic approaches to deconstruct rigid self-perceptions and enhance empathy.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic Theory
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Logocentrism, as defined by Jacques Derrida, involves asserting assumed truths and excluding alternative viewpoints within Western philosophical traditions.
  • Splitting, characterized by idealized and devalued perceptions of self and others, is a key feature in personality disorders.
  • Existing psychotherapeutic models may inadvertently reinforce logocentric self-structures due to the inherent hierarchy in the patient-therapist relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of applying Derrida's concept of logocentrism to clinical situations.
  • To enrich the understanding of splitting phenomena in borderline personality disorder (BPD).
  • To examine how psychotherapeutic dynamics can perpetuate or deconstruct logocentric self-structures.

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Main Methods:

  • Conceptual application of logocentrism to clinical psychology.
  • Case study analysis of a woman diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
  • Exploration of the patient-therapist relationship dynamics in deconstructing self-structures.

Main Results:

  • Logocentrism provides a framework for understanding the rigid, idealized/devalued self-perceptions seen in BPD.
  • The hierarchical patient-therapist relationship can inadvertently reinforce logocentric self-structures.
  • Paradoxical experiences with the therapist can facilitate the deconstruction of these rigid self-perceptions.

Conclusions:

  • Deconstructing logocentric self-structures broadens the experience of self and enhances self-reflection and empathy.
  • Therapeutic interventions that challenge reified perceptions are crucial for treating disorders involving splitting.
  • A nuanced understanding of logocentrism can inform more effective psychotherapeutic strategies for BPD.