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What is a "good enough" termination?
1Baylor School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,Houston-Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute, Houston, TX 77030, USA. ggabbard12@aol.com
Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association
|July 22, 2009
Summary
Psychoanalytic literature often idealizes termination, diverging from clinical reality. This study advocates for a "good enough" termination model, acknowledging diverse endings can yield productive outcomes in psychoanalysis.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychotherapy Research
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Sigmund Freud's foundational technique papers lacked a systematic approach to psychoanalytic termination.
- Existing literature often relies on idealized, mythologized versions of how analysis should end.
- Current models in the literature frequently conflict with observed clinical practice.
Observation:
- Psychoanalytic literature presents an idealized view of termination.
- Clinical practice reveals a wider range of termination experiences.
- There is a disconnect between theoretical ideals and practical realities of ending psychoanalysis.
Findings:
- The study critiques idealized termination models in psychoanalytic literature.
- It proposes a shift towards a "good enough" termination conceptual model.
- Diverse ending scenarios in psychoanalysis can lead to positive long-term results.
Implications:
- Adopting a "good enough" termination framework can better align theory with practice.
- Recognizing varied successful endings enriches the understanding of psychoanalytic process.
- This approach offers practical guidance for navigating termination dilemmas in psychoanalysis.
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