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Call of the wild.

Emanuel Berman1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. emanuel@mailing.hevra.haifa.ac.il

American Journal of Psychoanalysis
|August 25, 2007
PubMed
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This paper re-examines "wild analysis" in psychoanalysis, arguing that "wild" elements are central to psychoanalytic thought. It highlights the deeply involved, emotionally risky analyst as vital for developing a unique analytic self.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy

Background:

  • Sigmund Freud defined "wild analysis" as undisciplined psychoanalysis.
  • A new series of Freud's writings challenges this distinction by titling a collection "Wild Analysis."

Purpose of the Study:

  • To trace the "wild" elements inherent in psychoanalytic thought.
  • To explore the concept of the "wild analyst" versus the "civilized" analyst.
  • To examine the implications for contemporary psychoanalytic education and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of psychoanalytic literature.
  • Conceptual exploration of psychoanalytic theory.
  • Discussion of key figures like Groddeck, Ferenczi, and Winnicott.

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Main Results:

  • "Wild" elements are identified as core to psychoanalytic thought, not merely undisciplined deviations.
  • The "wild analyst" is characterized by deep involvement and emotional risk, contrasting with the distant "civilized" analyst.
  • Suppression of "wild analysis" endangers an analyst's ability to develop a unique analytic self.

Conclusions:

  • Psychoanalytic thought inherently contains "wild" elements, exemplified by figures like Groddeck, Ferenczi, and Winnicott.
  • The "wild analyst" embodies a necessary intensity and personal risk, crucial for authentic practice.
  • Recognizing and integrating "wild" aspects is essential for contemporary psychoanalytic development and training.