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Background:

  • The increasing integration of digital technology into daily life raises questions about its influence on therapeutic relationships.
  • Understanding the impact of cyberspace on the analytical relationship is crucial for modern psychoanalytic practice.

Observation:

  • Two clinical cases illustrate cyberspace's role: Melania used email to create a 'parallel setting,' altering relational dynamics.
  • Louis, a patient with schizoid personality, utilized cyberspace as a dissociative retreat for emotional regulation, creating a 'suspended animation' state.

Findings:

  • For both patients, the computer served as a tool for emotional regulation, with virtual space offering unique relational experiences.
  • The analytical relationship's goal was to imbue technology use with relational meaning, moving patients from compulsive to transformative engagement.

Implications:

  • Psychoanalytic practice must adapt to incorporate digital interactions and understand their impact on the therapeutic alliance.
  • Exploring cyberspace as a therapeutic tool can offer new pathways for emotional regulation and relational development in patients.
  • This research highlights the potential for technology to be integrated into psychoanalysis, fostering growth and addressing relational challenges.