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On the wish to be invisible.
1Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, USA. docaig@aol.com
The Psychoanalytic Quarterly
|May 26, 2010
Summary
This paper explores the unconscious desire for invisibility in psychoanalysis, examining its manifestations in clinical practice and professional settings. It highlights how this wish impacts the analytic process and therapeutic relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Background:
- The concept of invisibility is explored within the psychoanalytic framework.
- The paper examines the wish to be invisible as a psychological phenomenon.
Observation:
- A clinical case illustrates the manifestation of invisibility wishes.
- Countertransference reactions to these wishes are discussed.
Findings:
- The wish for invisibility appears in various analytic contexts, including publication and supervision.
- Unconscious determinants significantly shape the desire to be invisible.
Implications:
- Understanding invisibility wishes can enhance therapeutic interventions.
- Recognizing these dynamics may improve supervisory practices and professional development.
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