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The flow of interpretation. The collateral interpretation, force and flow
The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study introduces the concept of the collateral interpretation in psychoanalysis. Examining this tentative, evolving interpretation offers new insights into how clinicians formulate their therapeutic interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- The paper explores the dominant unconscious metaphor in psychoanalysis, likening interpretation to a physical force.
- It contrasts this with a complementary metaphor of interpretation as a fluid in motion.
Observation:
- The concept of 'collateral interpretation' is introduced as the analyst's tentative, moment-to-moment understanding.
- This concept is fluid, unformed, and kaleidoscopically changing, accommodating psychoanalytic principles.
Findings:
- The study suggests that the 'collateral interpretation' metaphor is more aligned with clinical practice than the 'force' metaphor.
- Understanding the dynamics of collateral interpretation is crucial for comprehending the formulation of clinical interpretations.
Implications:
- This framework may enhance psychoanalytic training and supervision.
- It offers a novel perspective on the subjective experience of interpretation in psychoanalytic practice.