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On evading analysis by becoming an analyst.

William Meredith-Owen

    The Journal of Analytical Psychology
    |August 28, 2007
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    Many psychoanalytic patients become analysts instead of fully resolving issues. This occurs due to ego weakness and fear, leading to professional qualification as a defense against deeper emotional work.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalysis
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Bion's anecdote highlights a common phenomenon in psychoanalytic training.
    • Post-qualification dissatisfaction among psychoanalysts suggests unresolved issues from training analyses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the implications of Bion's anecdote in clinical practice.
    • To investigate the factors contributing to post-qualification restlessness in psychoanalysts.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of three case studies of practitioners.
    • Exploration of key stages in their post-qualification analyses.

    Main Results:

    • A common factor identified was ego weakness, specifically an inability to "enjoy coniunctios."
    • Fear of accessing the problem's source led to investment in "spurious super-ego driven alternatives" like professional qualification.

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  • Training analysts may inadvertently perpetuate this by participating in "ameliorative fantasies."

    • Conclusions:

    • Ego weakness and fear of "nameless dread" can hinder individuation and lead to premature professionalization.
    • The training environment's containment and rewards can make training analysts vulnerable to blocking patient development.
    • Addressing these dynamics is crucial for genuine psychoanalytic growth and preventing developmental arrest.