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Clinical applications of Matte Blanco's thinking.

Michel Sanchez-Cardenas¹

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The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis

|June 25, 2016

Summary

This study explores Ignacio Matte Blanco's psychoanalytic theories, demonstrating their application in clinical practice. It offers a new perspective on the unconscious, psychopathology, and therapeutic relationships, enhancing the understanding of mental functioning.

Keywords:

Matte Blanco bi-logic clinical practice dreams interpretation multidimensional unconscious negative therapeutic reaction non-repressed unconscious projective identification resistance

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Area of Science:

Psychoanalysis
Psychology
Psychotherapy

Background:

Ignacio Matte Blanco's theoretical contributions remain underexplored in practical psychoanalytic application.
There is a need to bridge theoretical concepts with clinical interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To illustrate the clinical application of Ignacio Matte Blanco's psychoanalytic theories.
To provide a fresh perspective on key areas of psychoanalytic theory through Matte Blanco's concepts.

Main Methods:

Clinical vignettes to explicate Matte Blanco's concepts.
Detailed analysis of two psychoanalytic sessions and one therapy session.

Main Results:

Demonstrated practical application of Matte Blanco's notions in psychoanalytic interpretation.
Illuminated psychopathology through asymmetrical and symmetrical functioning.
Offered insights into the multidimensional and structural unconscious.

Conclusions:

Matte Blanco's theories offer a valuable framework for understanding the unconscious, dreams, and psychopathology.
The application of these theories facilitates 'thinking with the patient' and promotes healthier mental functioning.
This approach provides a novel perspective on resistance and negative therapeutic reactions.