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This presentation introduces metapsychological capacity, integrating Systemic, Self, Intersubjective, and Horneyan theories. It redefines repetition compulsion and projective identification as existential forces fostering therapeutic presence and emotional growth.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalytic Theory

Background:

  • Explores the concept of metapsychological capacity.
  • Integrates Systemic, Self, Intersubjective, and Horneyan theoretical frameworks.
  • Expands traditional concepts of repetition compulsion and projective identification.

Discussion:

  • Metapsychological capacity fosters a therapeutic presence.
  • Enhances emotional awareness and psychological growth for both therapist and patient.
  • Utilizes repetition compulsion, Horneyan character splits, and projective identification to frame the intersubjective space.

Key Insights:

  • Real self emerges from the intersubjective space.
  • Horney's work highlights subjective immersion and resonating character splits for emotional growth.
  • Deconstructing mechanistic theories is crucial for understanding this therapeutic presence.

Outlook:

  • Further research into the existential and iterative nature of therapeutic forces.
  • Application of metapsychological capacity in clinical practice for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Developing a more integrated theoretical model for psychotherapy.